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Chirurgie Pediatrique
|January 1, 1979
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A new diagnostic test aids in deciding between colostomy and conservative nursing for newborns with Hirschsprung's disease. This aims to reduce the significant morbidity associated with colostomy in treating this congenital condition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Neonatal Care
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Hirschsprung's disease is a congenital condition causing intestinal obstruction in newborns.
- Colostomy is a common treatment but is associated with significant morbidity.
- The choice between colostomy and conservative nursing is challenging.
Abstract:
In a situation where all authors are agreed on the significant morbidity of a colostomy in Hirschsprung's disease, the new test described by the authors would appear to help, if not "resolve" the always difficult choice between a colostomy and simple nursing in the intermeditary treatment of Hirschsprung's disease of the newborn.