[Current trends and problems in surgery for Hirschsprung's disease in children]

The authors discuss the results of 211 operations for Hirschsprung's disease with special reference to the optimal terms for surgery, questions of medical policy and remote results. The remote results were studied in 102 patients. Excellent results were obtained in 63% of cases, good--in 28% and in 9% the results were satisfactory. The authors make special accent on residual functional disorders and necessary rehabilitation measures till full recovery of the patient.