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Total colonic aganglionosis.

E H Dykes1, E J Guiney

  • 1Our Lady's Hospital For Sick Children, Dublin, Ireland.

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
|January 1, 1989
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This review of total colonic aganglionosis (TCA) in Dublin found nine cases between 1978-1986. Eight patients underwent surgery with no deaths, showing successful outcomes for Hirschsprung

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Clinical genetics

Background:

  • Total colonic aganglionosis (TCA) is a severe form of Hirschsprung disease.
  • Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for patient outcomes.

Observation:

  • A review of nine TCA cases diagnosed in Dublin from 1978 to 1986.
  • Eight patients with TCA underwent definitive surgical treatment during this period.

Findings:

  • No mortality was recorded among the nine TCA patients.
  • All eight surgically treated patients are reported to be thriving post-operatively.
  • Diagnostic and operative features specific to TCA were documented.

Implications:

  • Highlights the effectiveness of surgical management for TCA.

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  • Suggests favorable long-term prognosis for patients with total colonic aganglionosis.
  • Provides valuable data for understanding TCA epidemiology and treatment in Ireland.