We perform autopsies and during the course of those autopsies, we examine sections from the bowel and so we know that there are ganglion cells present in the rectal submucosa at 28 weeks gestation normally.
We perform autopsies and during the course of those autopsies, we examine sections from the bowel and so we know that there are ganglion cells present in the rectal submucosa at 28 weeks gestation normally.
We perform autopsies and during the course of those autopsies, we examine sections from the bowel and so we know that there are ganglion cells present in the rectal submucosa at 28 weeks gestation normally.
We perform autopsies and during the course of those autopsies, we examine sections from the bowel and so we know that there are ganglion cells present in the rectal submucosa at 28 weeks gestation normally.
quoteWe perform autopsies and during the course of those autopsies, we examine sections from the bowel and so we know that there are ganglion cells present in the rectal submucosa at 28 weeks gestation normally.↗
▶Ep 23 · 2:43
clinicalGanglion cells are present in the rectal submucosa at 28 weeks gestation normally, though they may appear immature.↗
▶Ep 23 · 2:43
quoteWe perform autopsies and during the course of those autopsies, we examine sections from the bowel and so we know that there are ganglion cells present in the rectal submucosa at 28 weeks gestation normally.↗
▶Ep 23 · 2:43
clinicalGanglion cells are present in the rectal submucosa at 28 weeks gestation normally, though they may appear immature.↗
▶Ep 23 · 3:03
clinicalAn experienced pediatric pathologist can recognize immature ganglion cells at 28 weeks gestation.↗
▶Ep 23 · 3:03
clinicalAn experienced pediatric pathologist can recognize immature ganglion cells at 28 weeks gestation.↗
▶Ep 23 · 3:17
epidemiologicalSuction rectal biopsies to rule out Hirschsprung disease on 28-week gestation newborns are extremely rare.↗
▶Ep 23 · 3:17
epidemiologicalSuction rectal biopsies to rule out Hirschsprung disease on 28-week gestation newborns are extremely rare.↗
▶Ep 23 · 5:27
quoteThe failure rate for the suction rectal biopsy increases after one year of age.↗
▶Ep 23 · 5:27
clinicalThe failure rate for suction rectal biopsy increases after one year of age.↗
▶Ep 23 · 5:27
clinicalThe failure rate for suction rectal biopsy increases after one year of age.↗
▶Ep 23 · 5:27
quoteThe failure rate for the suction rectal biopsy increases after one year of age.↗
▶Ep 23 · 5:33
clinicalAfter infancy, there is increased separation of ganglia as a result of growth, making suction biopsy more difficult.↗
▶Ep 23 · 5:33
clinicalAfter infancy, there is increased separation of ganglia as a result of growth, making suction biopsy more difficult.↗
▶Ep 23 · 5:47
clinicalBeyond infancy, there is increased toughness of the stroma, making it more difficult to obtain a good suction rectal biopsy.↗
▶Ep 23 · 5:47
clinicalBeyond infancy, there is increased toughness of the stroma, making it more difficult to obtain a good suction rectal biopsy.↗
▶Ep 23 · 5:54
clinicalThe anal canal becomes longer and thicker with age, contributing to increased suction biopsy failure rates.↗
▶Ep 23 · 5:54
clinicalThe anal canal becomes longer and thicker with age, contributing to increased suction biopsy failure rates.↗
▶Ep 23 · 6:00
clinicalIf suction biopsy fails in children over one year, a deeper or full-thickness rectal biopsy should be considered as the first option.↗
▶Ep 23 · 6:00
clinicalIf suction biopsy fails in children over one year, a deeper or full-thickness rectal biopsy should be considered as the first option.↗
▶Ep 23 · 9:09
clinicalHaving hypertrophic nerves is helpful in the setting of no ganglion cells in an otherwise adequate suction rectal biopsy.↗
▶Ep 23 · 9:09
clinicalHaving hypertrophic nerves is helpful in the setting of no ganglion cells in an otherwise adequate suction rectal biopsy.↗
▶Ep 23 · 9:47
opinionCommunication between surgeon and pathologist is essential when deciding whether to proceed with surgery based on biopsy findings.↗
▶Ep 23 · 9:47
quoteThis is an area in which there must be communication between the surgeon and the pathologist.↗
▶Ep 23 · 9:47
quoteThis is an area in which there must be communication between the surgeon and the pathologist.↗
▶Ep 23 · 9:47
opinionCommunication between surgeon and pathologist is essential when deciding whether to proceed with surgery based on biopsy findings.↗
▶Ep 23 · 15:45
opinionIt is not a good idea to base an entire surgical procedure on the frozen section of a biopsy obtained intraoperatively.↗
▶Ep 23 · 15:45
quoteIt is not a good idea to base an entire surgical procedure on the frozen section of a biopsy obtained intraoperatively.↗
▶Ep 23 · 15:45
opinionIt is not a good idea to base an entire surgical procedure on the frozen section of a biopsy obtained intraoperatively.↗
▶Ep 23 · 15:45
quoteIt is not a good idea to base an entire surgical procedure on the frozen section of a biopsy obtained intraoperatively.↗
▶Ep 23 · 16:28
opinionA better approach is to obtain a full-thickness rectal biopsy without frozen section, allow permanent sections and adjunctive studies, then plan surgical resection at a future date.↗
▶Ep 23 · 16:28
opinionA better approach is to obtain a full-thickness rectal biopsy without frozen section, allow permanent sections and adjunctive studies, then plan surgical resection at a future date.↗
▶Ep 23 · 23:58
clinicalLarge nerves are not present in the submucosa of all cases of Hirschsprung disease; total colonic aganglionosis is a classic example.↗
▶Ep 23 · 23:58
quoteLarge nerves are not present in the submucosa of all cases of Hirschberg disease.↗
▶Ep 23 · 23:58
clinicalLarge nerves are not present in the submucosa of all cases of Hirschsprung disease; total colonic aganglionosis is a classic example.↗
▶Ep 23 · 23:58
quoteLarge nerves are not present in the submucosa of all cases of Hirschberg disease.↗
▶Ep 23 · 24:03
clinicalIt is possible to have a suction rectal biopsy showing absent ganglion cells without demonstrating large nerves in the submucosa.↗
▶Ep 23 · 24:03
clinicalIt is possible to have a suction rectal biopsy showing absent ganglion cells without demonstrating large nerves in the submucosa.↗
▶Ep 23 · 24:17
clinicalWhen absent ganglion cells are found without hypertrophic nerves, the strength of clinical findings, biopsy adequacy, patient age, gender, contrast enema results, family history, and ancillary stains must all be considered.↗
▶Ep 23 · 24:17
clinicalWhen absent ganglion cells are found without hypertrophic nerves, the strength of clinical findings, biopsy adequacy, patient age, gender, contrast enema results, family history, and ancillary stains must all be considered.↗
▶Ep 23 · 24:28
clinicalNerve hypertrophy may be less apparent in very young infants as well as in older children.↗
▶Ep 23 · 24:28
clinicalNerve hypertrophy may be less apparent in very young infants as well as in older children.↗
▶Ep 23 · 30:58
clinicalIn most hospitals, rectal biopsies are seen by more than one pathologist before a diagnosis is rendered.↗
▶Ep 23 · 30:58
clinicalIn most hospitals, rectal biopsies are seen by more than one pathologist before a diagnosis is rendered.↗
▶Ep 23 · 31:26
clinicalAt Cincinnati Children's, pathologists use a multi-headed microscope with a calibrated arrow to quickly measure nerve diameter during frozen sections without taking out calipers.↗
▶Ep 23 · 31:26
clinicalAt Cincinnati Children's, pathologists use a multi-headed microscope with a calibrated arrow to quickly measure nerve diameter during frozen sections without taking out calipers.↗
▶Ep 23 · 32:12
clinicalTransition zone characteristics include partial circumferential aganglionosis, which requires examining the whole circumference of bowel.↗
▶Ep 23 · 32:12
clinicalTransition zone characteristics include partial circumferential aganglionosis, which requires examining the whole circumference of bowel.↗
▶Ep 23 · 32:29
clinicalTransition zone contains ganglion cells that are not in their normal distribution completely around the circumference of the bowel.↗
▶Ep 23 · 32:29
clinicalTransition zone contains ganglion cells that are not in their normal distribution completely around the circumference of the bowel.↗
▶Ep 23 · 32:37
clinicalTransition zone has hypertrophic nerves that can be evaluated with calretinin stain, more in the submucosa than in the myenteric plexus, with or without associated ganglion cells.↗
▶Ep 23 · 32:37
clinicalTransition zone has hypoganglionosis by definition.↗
▶Ep 23 · 32:37
clinicalTransition zone has hypertrophic nerves that can be evaluated with calretinin stain, more in the submucosa than in the myenteric plexus, with or without associated ganglion cells.↗
▶Ep 23 · 32:37
clinicalTransition zone has hypoganglionosis by definition.↗
▶Ep 23 · 32:59
clinicalSubmucosal hyperganglionosis (many ganglion cells in one ganglion, at least 10) is a more controversial feature of transition zone, where submucosa can look like IND type B.↗
▶Ep 23 · 32:59
clinicalSubmucosal hyperganglionosis (many ganglion cells in one ganglion, at least 10) is a more controversial feature of transition zone, where submucosa can look like IND type B.↗
▶Ep 23 · 33:22
clinicalEctopic ganglion cells can occur in normal biopsies and normally innervated bowel, making them a controversial transition zone feature.↗
▶Ep 23 · 33:22
clinicalEctopic ganglion cells can occur in normal biopsies and normally innervated bowel, making them a controversial transition zone feature.↗
▶Ep 23 · 33:36
clinicalA positive calretinin stain (showing nerve twigs in lamina propria) proximal to an aganglionic segment indicates ganglion cells are present even if not visible in that particular section.↗
▶Ep 23 · 33:36
clinicalA positive calretinin stain (showing nerve twigs in lamina propria) proximal to an aganglionic segment indicates ganglion cells are present even if not visible in that particular section.↗
▶Ep 23 · 34:24
clinicalThe methodology used for IND diagnosis in Europe (15-micron thick sections, specific histochemical stains) has not been adopted in the United States.↗
▶Ep 23 · 34:24
clinicalThe methodology used for IND diagnosis in Europe (15-micron thick sections, specific histochemical stains) has not been adopted in the United States.↗
▶Ep 23 · 34:55
clinicalIND has had inconsistent diagnostic criteria, with definitions changing several times over decades.↗
▶Ep 23 · 34:55
clinicalIND has had inconsistent diagnostic criteria, with definitions changing several times over decades.↗
▶Ep 23 · 35:07
clinicalIND lacks adequate control data—studies have not compared constipated children to age-matched non-constipated controls to determine if features are causative.↗
▶Ep 23 · 35:07
clinicalIND lacks adequate control data—studies have not compared constipated children to age-matched non-constipated controls to determine if features are causative.↗
▶Ep 23 · 35:43
clinicalIND should not be diagnosed in infants, is outgrown by age 4, does not require surgical therapy, and is self-correcting, making its clinical significance unclear.↗
▶Ep 23 · 35:43
clinicalIND should not be diagnosed in infants, is outgrown by age 4, does not require surgical therapy, and is self-correcting, making its clinical significance unclear.↗
▶Ep 23 · 36:02
clinicalMultiple authors have challenged whether IND diagnostic criteria represent one end of a normal spectrum.↗
▶Ep 23 · 36:02
clinicalMultiple authors have challenged whether IND diagnostic criteria represent one end of a normal spectrum.↗
▶Ep 23 · 36:15
clinicalThe histopathological phenotype of IND may be a consequence or adaptation to downstream dysmotility rather than the cause.↗
▶Ep 23 · 36:15
clinicalThe histopathological phenotype of IND may be a consequence or adaptation to downstream dysmotility rather than the cause.↗
▶Ep 23 · 36:32
clinicalIn the United States, many features attributed to IND are considered transition zone in Hirschsprung disease.↗
▶Ep 23 · 36:32
clinicalIn the United States, many features attributed to IND are considered transition zone in Hirschsprung disease.↗
▶Ep 23 · 42:31
clinicalThe best way to diagnose hypoganglionosis is to consider only myenteric ganglion cell density, which requires resected bowel, not just suction biopsy.↗
▶Ep 23 · 42:31
clinicalThe best way to diagnose hypoganglionosis is to consider only myenteric ganglion cell density, which requires resected bowel, not just suction biopsy.↗
▶Ep 23 · 42:45
clinicalPathologists currently only confidently diagnose severe hypoganglionosis, based on long stretches of myenteric plexus containing small ganglia (one or two ganglion cells per ganglion) with minimal neuropil.↗
▶Ep 23 · 42:45
clinicalPathologists currently only confidently diagnose severe hypoganglionosis, based on long stretches of myenteric plexus containing small ganglia (one or two ganglion cells per ganglion) with minimal neuropil.↗
▶Ep 23 · 43:04
clinicalLess severe forms of hypoganglionosis can only be resolved for research purposes with dedicated ganglion cell counts using specific antibody markers.↗
▶Ep 23 · 43:04
clinicalLess severe forms of hypoganglionosis can only be resolved for research purposes with dedicated ganglion cell counts using specific antibody markers.↗
▶Ep 23 · 43:19
clinicalNormal variation in ganglion cell density is huge, and large areas must be counted for accurate assessment, limiting the clinical value of diagnosing less severe hypoganglionosis.↗
▶Ep 23 · 43:19
clinicalNormal variation in ganglion cell density is huge, and large areas must be counted for accurate assessment, limiting the clinical value of diagnosing less severe hypoganglionosis.↗
▶Ep 23 · 43:34
clinicalHypoganglionosis usually enters the differential diagnosis for patients who have had multiple surgical procedures and poor outcomes.↗
▶Ep 23 · 43:34
clinicalHypoganglionosis usually enters the differential diagnosis for patients who have had multiple surgical procedures and poor outcomes.↗
clinicalGanglion cells are present in the rectal submucosa at 28 weeks gestation normally, though they may appear immature.↗
▶Ep 9 · 2:43
clinicalGanglion cells are present in the rectal submucosa at 28 weeks gestation normally, though they may appear immature.↗
▶Ep 9 · 2:43
quoteWe perform autopsies and during the course of those autopsies, we examine sections from the bowel and so we know that there are ganglion cells present in the rectal submucosa at 28 weeks gestation normally.↗
▶Ep 9 · 2:43
quoteWe perform autopsies and during the course of those autopsies, we examine sections from the bowel and so we know that there are ganglion cells present in the rectal submucosa at 28 weeks gestation normally.↗
▶Ep 9 · 3:03
clinicalAn experienced pediatric pathologist can recognize immature ganglion cells at 28 weeks gestation.↗
▶Ep 9 · 3:03
clinicalAn experienced pediatric pathologist can recognize immature ganglion cells at 28 weeks gestation.↗
▶Ep 9 · 3:17
epidemiologicalSuction rectal biopsies to rule out Hirschsprung disease on 28-week gestation newborns are extremely rare.↗
▶Ep 9 · 3:17
epidemiologicalSuction rectal biopsies to rule out Hirschsprung disease on 28-week gestation newborns are extremely rare.↗
▶Ep 9 · 5:27
clinicalThe failure rate for suction rectal biopsy increases after one year of age.↗
▶Ep 9 · 5:27
clinicalThe failure rate for suction rectal biopsy increases after one year of age.↗
▶Ep 9 · 5:27
quoteThe failure rate for the suction rectal biopsy increases after one year of age.↗
▶Ep 9 · 5:27
quoteThe failure rate for the suction rectal biopsy increases after one year of age.↗
▶Ep 9 · 5:33
clinicalAfter infancy, there is increased separation of ganglia as a result of growth, making suction biopsy more difficult.↗
▶Ep 9 · 5:33
clinicalAfter infancy, there is increased separation of ganglia as a result of growth, making suction biopsy more difficult.↗
▶Ep 9 · 5:47
clinicalBeyond infancy, there is increased toughness of the stroma, making it more difficult to obtain a good suction rectal biopsy.↗
▶Ep 9 · 5:47
clinicalBeyond infancy, there is increased toughness of the stroma, making it more difficult to obtain a good suction rectal biopsy.↗
▶Ep 9 · 5:54
clinicalThe anal canal becomes longer and thicker with age, contributing to increased suction biopsy failure rates.↗
▶Ep 9 · 5:54
clinicalThe anal canal becomes longer and thicker with age, contributing to increased suction biopsy failure rates.↗
▶Ep 9 · 6:00
clinicalIf suction biopsy fails in children over one year, a deeper or full-thickness rectal biopsy should be considered as the first option.↗
▶Ep 9 · 6:00
clinicalIf suction biopsy fails in children over one year, a deeper or full-thickness rectal biopsy should be considered as the first option.↗
▶Ep 9 · 9:09
clinicalHaving hypertrophic nerves is helpful in the setting of no ganglion cells in an otherwise adequate suction rectal biopsy.↗
▶Ep 9 · 9:09
clinicalHaving hypertrophic nerves is helpful in the setting of no ganglion cells in an otherwise adequate suction rectal biopsy.↗
▶Ep 9 · 9:47
quoteThis is an area in which there must be communication between the surgeon and the pathologist.↗
▶Ep 9 · 9:47
quoteThis is an area in which there must be communication between the surgeon and the pathologist.↗
▶Ep 9 · 9:47
opinionCommunication between surgeon and pathologist is essential when deciding whether to proceed with surgery based on biopsy findings.↗
▶Ep 9 · 9:47
opinionCommunication between surgeon and pathologist is essential when deciding whether to proceed with surgery based on biopsy findings.↗
▶Ep 9 · 15:45
opinionIt is not a good idea to base an entire surgical procedure on the frozen section of a biopsy obtained intraoperatively.↗
▶Ep 9 · 15:45
opinionIt is not a good idea to base an entire surgical procedure on the frozen section of a biopsy obtained intraoperatively.↗
▶Ep 9 · 15:45
quoteIt is not a good idea to base an entire surgical procedure on the frozen section of a biopsy obtained intraoperatively.↗
▶Ep 9 · 15:45
quoteIt is not a good idea to base an entire surgical procedure on the frozen section of a biopsy obtained intraoperatively.↗
▶Ep 9 · 16:28
opinionA better approach is to obtain a full-thickness rectal biopsy without frozen section, allow permanent sections and adjunctive studies, then plan surgical resection at a future date.↗
▶Ep 9 · 16:28
opinionA better approach is to obtain a full-thickness rectal biopsy without frozen section, allow permanent sections and adjunctive studies, then plan surgical resection at a future date.↗
▶Ep 9 · 23:58
quoteLarge nerves are not present in the submucosa of all cases of Hirschberg disease.↗
▶Ep 9 · 23:58
clinicalLarge nerves are not present in the submucosa of all cases of Hirschsprung disease; total colonic aganglionosis is a classic example.↗
▶Ep 9 · 23:58
clinicalLarge nerves are not present in the submucosa of all cases of Hirschsprung disease; total colonic aganglionosis is a classic example.↗
▶Ep 9 · 23:58
quoteLarge nerves are not present in the submucosa of all cases of Hirschberg disease.↗
▶Ep 9 · 24:03
clinicalIt is possible to have a suction rectal biopsy showing absent ganglion cells without demonstrating large nerves in the submucosa.↗
▶Ep 9 · 24:03
clinicalIt is possible to have a suction rectal biopsy showing absent ganglion cells without demonstrating large nerves in the submucosa.↗
▶Ep 9 · 24:17
clinicalWhen absent ganglion cells are found without hypertrophic nerves, the strength of clinical findings, biopsy adequacy, patient age, gender, contrast enema results, family history, and ancillary stains must all be considered.↗
▶Ep 9 · 24:17
clinicalWhen absent ganglion cells are found without hypertrophic nerves, the strength of clinical findings, biopsy adequacy, patient age, gender, contrast enema results, family history, and ancillary stains must all be considered.↗
▶Ep 9 · 24:28
clinicalNerve hypertrophy may be less apparent in very young infants as well as in older children.↗
▶Ep 9 · 24:28
clinicalNerve hypertrophy may be less apparent in very young infants as well as in older children.↗
▶Ep 9 · 30:58
clinicalIn most hospitals, rectal biopsies are seen by more than one pathologist before a diagnosis is rendered.↗
▶Ep 9 · 30:58
clinicalIn most hospitals, rectal biopsies are seen by more than one pathologist before a diagnosis is rendered.↗
▶Ep 9 · 31:26
clinicalAt Cincinnati Children's, pathologists use a multi-headed microscope with a calibrated arrow to quickly measure nerve diameter during frozen sections without taking out calipers.↗
▶Ep 9 · 31:26
clinicalAt Cincinnati Children's, pathologists use a multi-headed microscope with a calibrated arrow to quickly measure nerve diameter during frozen sections without taking out calipers.↗
▶Ep 9 · 32:12
clinicalTransition zone characteristics include partial circumferential aganglionosis, which requires examining the whole circumference of bowel.↗
▶Ep 9 · 32:12
clinicalTransition zone characteristics include partial circumferential aganglionosis, which requires examining the whole circumference of bowel.↗
▶Ep 9 · 32:29
clinicalTransition zone contains ganglion cells that are not in their normal distribution completely around the circumference of the bowel.↗
▶Ep 9 · 32:29
clinicalTransition zone contains ganglion cells that are not in their normal distribution completely around the circumference of the bowel.↗
▶Ep 9 · 32:37
clinicalTransition zone has hypertrophic nerves that can be evaluated with calretinin stain, more in the submucosa than in the myenteric plexus, with or without associated ganglion cells.↗
▶Ep 9 · 32:37
clinicalTransition zone has hypertrophic nerves that can be evaluated with calretinin stain, more in the submucosa than in the myenteric plexus, with or without associated ganglion cells.↗
▶Ep 9 · 32:37
clinicalTransition zone has hypoganglionosis by definition.↗
▶Ep 9 · 32:37
clinicalTransition zone has hypoganglionosis by definition.↗
▶Ep 9 · 32:59
clinicalSubmucosal hyperganglionosis (many ganglion cells in one ganglion, at least 10) is a more controversial feature of transition zone, where submucosa can look like IND type B.↗
▶Ep 9 · 32:59
clinicalSubmucosal hyperganglionosis (many ganglion cells in one ganglion, at least 10) is a more controversial feature of transition zone, where submucosa can look like IND type B.↗
▶Ep 9 · 33:22
clinicalEctopic ganglion cells can occur in normal biopsies and normally innervated bowel, making them a controversial transition zone feature.↗
▶Ep 9 · 33:22
clinicalEctopic ganglion cells can occur in normal biopsies and normally innervated bowel, making them a controversial transition zone feature.↗
▶Ep 9 · 33:36
clinicalA positive calretinin stain (showing nerve twigs in lamina propria) proximal to an aganglionic segment indicates ganglion cells are present even if not visible in that particular section.↗
▶Ep 9 · 33:36
clinicalA positive calretinin stain (showing nerve twigs in lamina propria) proximal to an aganglionic segment indicates ganglion cells are present even if not visible in that particular section.↗
▶Ep 9 · 34:24
clinicalThe methodology used for IND diagnosis in Europe (15-micron thick sections, specific histochemical stains) has not been adopted in the United States.↗
▶Ep 9 · 34:24
clinicalThe methodology used for IND diagnosis in Europe (15-micron thick sections, specific histochemical stains) has not been adopted in the United States.↗
▶Ep 9 · 34:55
clinicalIND has had inconsistent diagnostic criteria, with definitions changing several times over decades.↗
▶Ep 9 · 34:55
clinicalIND has had inconsistent diagnostic criteria, with definitions changing several times over decades.↗
▶Ep 9 · 35:07
clinicalIND lacks adequate control data—studies have not compared constipated children to age-matched non-constipated controls to determine if features are causative.↗
▶Ep 9 · 35:07
clinicalIND lacks adequate control data—studies have not compared constipated children to age-matched non-constipated controls to determine if features are causative.↗
▶Ep 9 · 35:43
clinicalIND should not be diagnosed in infants, is outgrown by age 4, does not require surgical therapy, and is self-correcting, making its clinical significance unclear.↗
▶Ep 9 · 35:43
clinicalIND should not be diagnosed in infants, is outgrown by age 4, does not require surgical therapy, and is self-correcting, making its clinical significance unclear.↗
▶Ep 9 · 36:02
clinicalMultiple authors have challenged whether IND diagnostic criteria represent one end of a normal spectrum.↗
▶Ep 9 · 36:02
clinicalMultiple authors have challenged whether IND diagnostic criteria represent one end of a normal spectrum.↗
▶Ep 9 · 36:15
clinicalThe histopathological phenotype of IND may be a consequence or adaptation to downstream dysmotility rather than the cause.↗
▶Ep 9 · 36:15
clinicalThe histopathological phenotype of IND may be a consequence or adaptation to downstream dysmotility rather than the cause.↗
▶Ep 9 · 36:32
clinicalIn the United States, many features attributed to IND are considered transition zone in Hirschsprung disease.↗
▶Ep 9 · 36:32
clinicalIn the United States, many features attributed to IND are considered transition zone in Hirschsprung disease.↗
▶Ep 9 · 42:31
clinicalThe best way to diagnose hypoganglionosis is to consider only myenteric ganglion cell density, which requires resected bowel, not just suction biopsy.↗
▶Ep 9 · 42:31
clinicalThe best way to diagnose hypoganglionosis is to consider only myenteric ganglion cell density, which requires resected bowel, not just suction biopsy.↗
▶Ep 9 · 42:45
clinicalPathologists currently only confidently diagnose severe hypoganglionosis, based on long stretches of myenteric plexus containing small ganglia (one or two ganglion cells per ganglion) with minimal neuropil.↗
▶Ep 9 · 42:45
clinicalPathologists currently only confidently diagnose severe hypoganglionosis, based on long stretches of myenteric plexus containing small ganglia (one or two ganglion cells per ganglion) with minimal neuropil.↗
▶Ep 9 · 43:04
clinicalLess severe forms of hypoganglionosis can only be resolved for research purposes with dedicated ganglion cell counts using specific antibody markers.↗
▶Ep 9 · 43:04
clinicalLess severe forms of hypoganglionosis can only be resolved for research purposes with dedicated ganglion cell counts using specific antibody markers.↗
▶Ep 9 · 43:19
clinicalNormal variation in ganglion cell density is huge, and large areas must be counted for accurate assessment, limiting the clinical value of diagnosing less severe hypoganglionosis.↗
▶Ep 9 · 43:19
clinicalNormal variation in ganglion cell density is huge, and large areas must be counted for accurate assessment, limiting the clinical value of diagnosing less severe hypoganglionosis.↗
▶Ep 9 · 43:34
clinicalHypoganglionosis usually enters the differential diagnosis for patients who have had multiple surgical procedures and poor outcomes.↗
▶Ep 9 · 43:34
clinicalHypoganglionosis usually enters the differential diagnosis for patients who have had multiple surgical procedures and poor outcomes.↗