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Summary
Hirschsprung disease is now diagnosed neonatally, requiring adjusted management for infants. Early diagnosis and surgical treatment before two months of age lead to excellent outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Neonatology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Hirschsprung disease diagnosis has shifted to the neonatal period.
- This demographic shift necessitates updated management strategies for affected infants.
- Previously, diagnosis often occurred after age two, with higher mortality.