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My son had a colostomy for herscsprung at age 3. all was well after that. however he has started suffering from constipation again. he is 20 yrs now.
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Need more info: It is congenital due lack of nerve fibers ( mesenteric plexus ganglion ) Was aganglionic ( non nerve bearing ) segement of bowel removed and re-anastomosed ? , Then need re-evaluation of proximal segment by doing endoscopic biopsy , to see for ganglion . He need to see a specialist , You have excellent ones in New Delhi .
Answered 6/11/2017
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