The list of types of Hirschsprung's disease mentioned in various sources includes:
When the diseased section reaches to or includes the small intestine, it is called long-segment disease. When the diseased section includes only part of the large intestine, it is called short-segment disease. (Source: excerpt from What I need to know about Hirschsprung's disease: NIDDK)
Rare types of medical conditions and diseases in related medical categories:
More general medical disease topics related to Hirschsprung's disease include:
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