POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS AND OUTCOMES OF SOAVE-LENUSHKIN AND DUHAMEL PROCEDURES IN CHILDREN WITH HIRSCHSPRUNG DISEASE
Keywords:
Hirschsprung disease, pediatric surgery, Soave-Lenushkin procedure, Duhamel procedure, postoperative outcomes, surgical complicationsAbstract
Hirschsprung disease (HD) is a congenital condition characterized by the absence of ganglion cells in segments of the bowel, resulting in functional intestinal obstruction. It typically manifests in neonates and infants with symptoms such as failure to pass meconium, abdominal distention, and chronic constipation. The mainstay of treatment is surgical resection of the aganglionic segment. Among the surgical techniques, Soave-Lenushkin and Duhamel pull-through procedures are widely used and have shown go... This study analyzes the postoperative outcomes and complications of these two surgical methods in a pediatric cohort. Data were collected retrospectively and included patient demographics, surgical technique, and postoperative complications. Our findings indicate significant differences in complication rates and functional outcomes between the two groups, suggesting potential guidelines for surgical decision-making.References
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