Experience of acetylcholinesterase histochemistry application in the diagnosis of chronic constipation in children.

Unlabelled: The aim of this study was to review our experience in applying acetylcholinesterase histochemistry for diagnosing colonic dysganglionoses in children.

Patients And Methods: We analyzed acetylcholinesterase histochemistry results of rectal biopsy specimens obtained from 85 children. The indications for biopsy were suspicion of Hirschsprung's disease in neonates and infants (Group 1; n=21) and older children (Group 2; n=17); megarectum (Group 3; n=44); and colostomy (Group 4; n=3).

[The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in middle-aged in Kaunas population].

Aim: To assess the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome among middle-aged Kaunas population.

Material And Methods: A total of 433 (192 males and 241 females, mean age 38.8+/-0.