Diagnosis of hirschsprung's disease and allied disorders

Abstract

Major advances have taken place in the histochemical diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease in recent years. While rectal manometry remains a reliable screening procedure, radiology still has an important role to play. The diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease may be suggested on plain films, which may also demonstrate the serious complication of enterocolitis. Barium enema is usually diagnostic and should show both the transition zone and the length of the distal aganglionic segment of bowel. © 2008 Springer-Verlag.