Hirschsprung's disease secondary prevention
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Overview
Early diagnosis of Hirschsprung’s disease is required to prevent complications. Secondary preventive measures include administration of laxatives and antibiotics to prevent obstruction and infection, respectively.
Secondary prevention
Secondary prevention
Early diagnosis of Hirschsprung’s disease is required to prevent complications. Secondary preventive measures include administration of laxatives and antibiotics to prevent obstruction and infection, respectively.[1]
References
References
- ↑ Frykman PK, Short SS (2012). “Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis: prevention and therapy”. Semin. Pediatr. Surg. 21 (4): 328–35. doi:10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2012.07.007. PMC 3462485. PMID 22985838.
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