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[Results of the treatment of Hirschsprung disease using the Duhamel operation]
Vestnik Khirurgii Imeni I. I. Grekova
|November 1, 1983
Insights
The Duhamel operation for Hirschsprung's disease in children showed good long-term results in most patients. While some mortality and complications occurred, the procedure proved effective for many.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
Context:
- Hirschsprung's disease is a congenital disorder affecting the large intestine.
- Surgical intervention is the primary treatment for Hirschsprung's disease.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the long-term outcomes of the Duhamel operation in pediatric patients with Hirschsprung's disease.
Summary:
- The Duhamel operation was performed on 136 children. Eight patients (5.9%) died post-operatively. Long-term follow-up (1-17 years) was available for 121 patients.
- Late complications were observed in 7 patients (5.8%).
- Excellent or good long-term results were achieved in 114 patients (94.2%).
Impact:
- The Duhamel operation demonstrates a high success rate for treating Hirschsprung's disease in children.
- This study provides valuable data on the long-term efficacy and safety of the Duhamel procedure.
Abstract:
The Duhamel operation was performed on 136 children with Hirschsprung's disease. Eight patients died. Results of the operation were studied in 121 patients within the terms of from 1 to 17 years. Late complications were noted in 7 patients. In the other 114 patients remote results of the treatment were good.