Tag: congenital disorders
Hirschsprung Disease (Aganglionic Megacolon)
Congenital aganglionic megacolon, also called Hirschsprung disease, is characterized by persistent constipation resulting from partial or complete intestinal obstruction of mechanical origin.
Spina Bifida
Spina bifida is part of a group of birth defects called neural tube defects.
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
The ductus arteriosus is a fetal blood vessel that connects the pulmonary artery to the descending aorta. In patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), the lumen of the ductus remains open after birth.
World’s Thunderclap for Babies: Raising Awareness on Birth Defects
WBDD advocates for raised awareness about the importance of birth defects and its implications for society.
