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COMPLICATIONS AFTER TRANSABDOMINAL SOAVE'S PROCEDURE IN CHILDREN WITH HIRSCHSPRUNG'S DISEASE

Shahnam Askarpour1, Mehran Peyvasteh1, Mohammad Hossein Imanipour1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery.

Insights

Transabdominal Soave procedure for Hirschsprung's disease in children can lead to complications like enterocolitis and constipation. Fecal incontinence is rare following this surgical approach.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Hirschsprung's disease is a congenital condition causing large bowel obstruction.
  • Understanding its surgical outcomes is crucial for pediatric care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Evaluate complications and bowel function after transabdominal Soave procedure in children with Hirschsprung's disease.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective evaluation of 160 children who underwent transabdominal Soave procedure.
  • Assessment of bowel function and complication rates.

Main Results:

  • Enterocolitis and constipation occurred in 15% of patients.
  • Fecal incontinence was observed in only 1% of cases.

Conclusions:

  • Constipation and enterocolitis are the most frequent complications post-transabdominal Soave procedure.
  • The procedure demonstrates a low rate of fecal incontinence.
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