Hirschsprung Disease Center - Des Moines, IADes Moines Pediatric Surgeon Doctors for Hirschsprung DiseaseType of Physician: Pediatric Surgeon What is a Pediatric Surgeon? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Surgery. Practitioners are skilled in the management of surgical conditions in premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents. Specialty: Pediatric Surgery Common Name: Children's Surgeon Pediatric Surgeon Doctors in Des Moines * Mercy Pediatric Sub Spec Clin  Mercy Pediatric Sub Spec Clin  Blank Childrens Health Center  Blank Childrens Health Center Des Moines, IowaUpcoming Local Events2013-06-07
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Hirschsprung's DiseaseWhat is Hirschsprung's disease?Hirschsprung* disease (HD) is a disease of the large intestine that causes severe constipation or intestinal obstruction. Constipation means stool moves through the intestines slow... Other Related Hirschsprung Disease ArticlesEmergency Contact for Des Moines
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