MANAGEMENT OF HIRSCHSPRUNG'S DISEASE THE DEFINITIVE OPERATION: WHICH, WHEN, WHY AND HOW*
- 1 October 1984
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Anz Journal of Surgery
- Vol. 54 (5) , 435-438
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-2197.1984.tb05417.x
Abstract
Analysing the results of 34 infants operated upon from 01.01.77 to 12.31.82, the authors advocate primary corrective surgery without colostomy in the first 3 months of life. Medical treatment is based on total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and enemas. Surgery using any of the three major techniques (Swenson, Soave and Duhamel) is performed after 1 month of oral feeding and maternal care. Results with a follow-up ranging up to 6 years showed excellent defaecation control and short duration of hospitalization.Keywords
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