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Hirschsprung's disease natural history, complications and prognosis

Introduction

Overview

Overview

If left untreated, Hirschsprung’s disease can lead to enterocolitis and even death. Common complications include enterocolitis, intestinal perforation, and short bowel syndrome. Using appropriate surgical interventions, mortality rate drops significantly.

Natural history

Natural history

If left untreated, Hirschsprung’s disease can lead to enterocolitis and even death.

Complications

Complications

Possible complications of disease include:

Possible complications of reconstructive surgery include:

Prognosis

Prognosis

  • Hirschsprung’s disease can lead to mortality in up to 80% of cases.
  • Using appropriate surgical interventions, mortality would drops to 30%.
References

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ikeda K, Goto S (1984). “Diagnosis and treatment of Hirschsprung’s disease in Japan. An analysis of 1628 patients”. Ann. Surg. 199 (4): 400–5. PMC 1353357. PMID 6712314.

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