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Ali Khaksour1, Jamshid Yousefi2, Seyed Mohammad Ali Raisolsadat3
1Clinical Research Development Unit of Akbar Hospital, Faculty of Medicine Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran.
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With reported occurrences ranging from 1% to 20%, total colonic Hirschsprung disease (TCHD) accounts for about 8% of Hirschsprung disease cases. The selection and sequencing of the surgical approach, access to parenteral nutrition, and collaborative care between surgeons, gastroenterologists, and pathologists are all critical factors in achieving optimal long-term outcomes. Currently, there is no consensus on the best way to treat TCHD patients. Despite the accompanying morbidity and mortality, standardization of care is required.
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