Tag: abdominal distention

Aganglionic Megacolon Definition and Description of Aganglionic Megacolon Aganglionic megacolon, also known as Hirschsprung’s disease, is a congenital condition characterized by the absence of ganglion nerve cells in a segment of the large intestine (colon). This lack of neural tissue leads to impaired peristalsis—the coordinated muscle contractions that facilitate bowel movements. Consequently, the affected segment…