Transanal rectal mucosectomy and partial internal anal sphincterectomy for Hirschsprung's disease

Jin-Shan Zhang, Long Li, Wen-Ying Hou, Shu-Li Liu, Mei Diao, Jun Zhang, An-Xiao Ming, Wei Cheng

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Abstract

Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis (HAEC) is a serious complication of Hirschsprung s disease (HD), with generalized sepsis and high mortality rate. Although the surgical correction of HD is mostly successful, challenges remain in the management of children with repeated episodes of enterocolitis. The authors describe a novel modification of transanal rectal mucosectomy and partial internal and sphincterectomy (TRM-PIAS) for HD.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)831 - 834
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Pediatric Surgery
Volume49
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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