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    STU 25SUM1 Pediatric Competency Proctored Exam

    A congenital condition resulting in blockage of the large intestine due to decreased peristalsis in the bowel and caused by a lack of innervation is referred to as:

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: A. Intussusception occurs when one segment of the intestine telescopes into another, causing obstruction, but it is not related to innervation defects. B. Hirschsprung's disease is a congenital condition characterized by the absence of ganglion cells in segments of the colon, leading to decreased peristalsis and functional obstruction of the large intestine. C. Gastroschisis is a congenital abdominal wall defect where the intestines protrude outside the abdomen; it is not caused by lack of innervation. D. Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that occurs later in life and is not congenital or caused by missing innervation.

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