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Hirschsprung Disease Surgery and Fecal Incontinence

Hirschsprung disease research highlights the importance of preserving the anal canal in surgery to avoid fecal incontinence in children.

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Hirschsprung Disease (S3:E3)

Learn about the diagnosis, management and new treatments being explored for Hirschsprung disease from pediatric colorectal surgeon Dr. De La Torre, MD.

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Hirschsprung Disease

Hirschsprung disease affects babies born without enough nerve cells in their intestines. Learn how experts at Children's Hospital Colorado diagnose and treat patients with Hirschsprung disease.

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Surgical Techniques for Long-Segment Hirschsprung Disease

Our renowned colorectal surgery team shares their specialized approach to treating long-segment Hirschsprung disease.

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Noah: Not Just Surviving, but Thriving, with Hirschsprung Disease

Noah had been dealing with complications due to Hirschsprung disease since birth. Once his family found the right colorectal surgeon, they knew it would make all the difference and they even followed their new surgeon across the country to Children’s Colorado in order to continue treatment.

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Michael Arnold, MD

Pathology, Pathology - Pediatric

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Everett: Hirschsprung Disease and the Search for the Right Surgeon

Everett’s medical journey took him from California to Colorado in search of the right surgeon to treat Hirschsprung disease.

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Conditions We Treat at the International Center for Colorectal and Urogenital Care

We evaluate and treat patients with anorectal malformations (imperforate anus), cloaca, cloacal exstrophy, Hirschsprung disease, idiopathic constipation and other conditions that affect bowel control.

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Colorectal and Urogenital Care Medical Education Videos

For healthcare providers seeking colorectal medical education and information about cloacal malformations, repair and the PSARP surgery created by Dr. Alberto Peña.

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Peña Course: The 69th Workshop for the Surgical Treatment of Anorectal Malformations and Hirschsprung Disease in Children

This 4-day intensive workshop examines everything surrounding the surgical treatment of anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung disease in children.

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John Wiersch, MD

Surgery - Pediatric, Surgery, Surgical Critical Care

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Ibero-American Society of Pediatric Surgery Awards Luis De La Torre, MD

The Ibero-American Association of Pediatric Surgery awarded the inaugural Alberto Peña medal to Children’s Colorado surgeon Luis De La Torre, MD, for his innovations in urogenital procedures.

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Pediatric Colorectal and Urogenital Resources for Healthcare Professionals

Find information and education for physicians and healthcare professionals here, from the experts at the International Center for Colorectal and Urogenital Care at Children's Hospital Colorado.

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Second Opinions for Colorectal and Urogenital Care

Ask our leading colorectal surgery team for a second opinion regarding your child’s colorectal or urogenital care.

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A Global Call for Data to Improve Outcomes for Colorectal Conditions

Our researchers are calling for hospitals around the world to share their data on surgical outcomes for congenital colorectal conditions in order to lower reoperation rates and improve lives.

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Schwann Cells a Novel Source of Neurons in the Human Gastrointestinal Tract

Our researchers sought to learn if there are neurons in the human distal GI tract with features of both Schwann cell/glia and neurons. Learn about their study results.

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Colorectal and Urogenital Resources for Families

We’ve compiled helpful information, videos and links related to complex colorectal conditions and information about our support programs for families.

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Pediatric Surgery Medical Education Videos

Watch educational videos intended to help pediatric surgeons expand their knowledge and increase their level of care.