Congenital aganglionosis of colon
Usually affects rectosigmoid area
Short segment affects rectum and small amount of distal colon
Long segment affects more of colon, proximal intestine
Rarely involves more proximal intestine
30% associated with a syndrome
1:5,000 live births
Short segment affects rectum and small amount of distal colon
Long segment affects more of colon, proximal intestine
Rarely involves more proximal intestine
Hirschsprung's disease
Constipation
Meckel's diverticulum
Intussusception
Congenital anorectal malformations
Necrotizing enterocolitis
Imperforate anus
Duodenal atresia