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. 1980 Aug;15(4):470-1.
doi: 10.1016/s0022-3468(80)80755-x.

Endorectal "pull-through" without preliminary colostomy in neonates with Hirschsprung's disease

H B So, D L Schwartz, J M Becker, F Daum, K M Schneider

Endorectal "pull-through" without preliminary colostomy in neonates with Hirschsprung's disease

H B So et al. J Pediatr Surg. 1980 Aug.

Abstract

The diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease in the newborn does not mandate the performance of a preliminary colostomy. Enterocolitis can be adequately and safely treated by a precise regimen of colonic irrigations. The endo-rectal "pull-through" procedure is safe and effective when performed in the neo-natal period. Long-term follow-up is necessary to evaluate possible late complications.

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