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Hirschsprung's disease in children in South Eastern Nigeria

A E Archibong1

  • 1Department of Surgery, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Nigeria.

West African Journal of Medicine
|March 12, 2002
PubMed

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Hirschsprung

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Hirschsprung's disease presents significant challenges in pediatric care.
  • Late presentation often leads to severe complications like intestinal obstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the clinical presentation and management of Hirschsprung's disease in children.
  • To emphasize the need for early medical intervention and public health education.

Main Methods:

  • A three-year prospective study (1991-1993) involving 21 children.
  • Observation of presenting complaints, diagnostic findings, and treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Abdominal distention and constipation were the most frequent complaints.
  • A male preponderance (4:1) was noted, with late hospital presentation common.
  • Palliative transverse colostomy was found essential for minimizing complications.

Conclusions:

  • Early medical assistance is crucial to prevent fatal complications and childhood mortality.
  • Public health education is necessary to improve outcomes for Hirschsprung's disease.

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