Definitive surgery for Hirschsprung's disease under 4 months of age is associated with long-term complications: A cohort study

Conclusions In children with Hirschsprung's disease the definitive surgery should be considered no sooner than in the 4 months of age. Intestine ought to be exteriorized previously. Further studies in large cohorts are warranted in order to identify independent outcome-associated factors.
Source: Pediatria Polska - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research