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Transanal pull-through procedure for Hirschsprung's disease: a 5-year experience.

I Jester¹, S Holland-Cunz, S Loff

¹Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany. ingo.jester@gmail.com

European Journal of Pediatric Surgery : Official Journal of Austrian Association of Pediatric Surgery ... [Et Al] = Zeitschrift Fur Kinderchirurgie

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Surgery
Gastroenterology

Background:

Transanal endorectal pull-through (TEPT) is a common surgical approach for Hirschsprung's disease.
Previous studies suggest TEPT is safe with good clinical outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

Evaluate the early postoperative outcomes of TEPT.
Assess the incidence of complications within the first four weeks after TEPT.

Main Methods:

Retrospective review of 34 children undergoing one-stage TEPT for Hirschsprung's disease (2003-2007).
Analysis of complications occurring within four weeks post-operation.

Main Results:

24% of patients experienced early anastomotic dehiscences, with 6% being symptomatic.
18% had asymptomatic dehiscences detected on routine examination.
Other complications included retraction, abscess, stricture, and enterocolitis.

Conclusions:

Early clinical and subclinical complications, particularly anastomotic dehiscences, are more frequent after TEPT than previously thought.
Close patient monitoring and thorough examination are crucial in the early postoperative period.
Prompt resuturing of dehiscences may prevent severe complications.