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01-08-2017 | Review Article

Hirschsprung Disease — Current Diagnosis and Management

Authors: Kanishka Das, Suravi Mohanty

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 8/2017

Abstract

Hirschsprung disease is a common cause of neonatal and infantile large gut obstruction. It is characterised by varying extent of contiguous aganglionosis extending from the anorectum proximally. Since its recognition, the diagnosis and management has continuously evolved with advances in histological evaluation and surgical techniques. This article summarizes the current modalities of investigation and optimal surgical management of Hirschsprung disease and concludes with a reference to the Indian scenario.

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Title: Hirschsprung Disease — Current Diagnosis and Management
Authors: Kanishka Das
Suravi Mohanty
Publication date: 01-08-2017
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 8/2017
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-017-2371-8

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