How to confirm the diagnosis?
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The question is asking how to confirm the diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease, which involves specific medical procedures and techniques.
Answer
Full thickness rectal biopsy and anorectal manometry.
The diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease can be confirmed through a full thickness rectal biopsy and anorectal manometry.
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The diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease can be confirmed through a full thickness rectal biopsy and anorectal manometry.
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Confirmation of Hirschsprung's disease is typically focused on identifying the absence of ganglion cells in the submucosal plexus and observing the inability of the internal anal sphincter to relax properly.
Sources
- Differential Diagnosis - my.clevelandclinic.org
- The Diagnostic Process - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 7.1.1 - Verifying the Diagnosis | STAT 507 - online.stat.psu.edu
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