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[Manometric study in the newborn].

M López Alonso1

  • 1Hospital Infantil Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla.

Cirugia Pediatrica : Organo Oficial De La Sociedad Espanola De Cirugia Pediatrica
|April 1, 1992
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Hirschsprung

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal medicine
  • Pediatric surgery
  • Gastroenterology

Context:

  • Hirschsprung's disease presents a poor prognosis in newborns, primarily due to enterocolitis.
  • Early diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease is crucial for reducing enterocolitis incidence, but neonatal diagnostic methods are challenging.
  • Anorrectal manometry is a potential diagnostic tool for neonatal Hirschsprung's disease.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the utility of a novel anorrectal manometry probe for diagnosing Hirschsprung's disease in neonates.
  • To determine if the rectoanal reflex is consistently present in all newborns, irrespective of age, gestational age, or weight.

Summary:

  • A custom-designed anorrectal manometry probe was utilized for long-duration recordings without sedation in neonates.

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  • The study aimed to validate the presence of the rectoanal reflex in newborns, hypothesizing its universal occurrence.
  • Findings suggest the technique's reliability across varying infant weights, gestational ages, and birth ages.

    • Impact:

    • This research offers a reliable diagnostic method for Hirschsprung's disease in neonates.
    • Improved diagnostic accuracy can lead to earlier intervention, potentially reducing mortality and morbidity associated with enterocolitis.
    • The development of specialized probes enhances the feasibility of anorrectal manometry in critically ill newborns.