Long-term growth outcomes in children with Hirschsprung disease after definitive surgery: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The growth of children with Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) can be affected by many factors, including the environment, nutrient intake, and surgery. Our study compared the long-term (i.e., at least 3 years of follow-up) growth outcomes in HSCR children after transabdominal Soave and Duhamel and transanal endorectal pull-through (TEPT) surgeries.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in children <18 years of age diagnosed histopathologically with HSCR who underwent pull-through between January 1, 2012-December 31, 2015 in our institution. The postoperative anthropometric data were obtained prospectively through interviews during the outpatient clinic appointment or by telephone.

Results

We recruited 21 patients (Soave: 7 vs. Duhamel: 4

SUBMITTER: Gabriela GC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7554195 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature