Abstract
Although the surgical treatment of choice can vary from center to center, the medical and surgical management of Hirschsprung's disease offers an excellent chance of complete cure with a minimal incidence of morbidity and mortality. Irrespective of the surgical treatment of choice the mortality rates have been reduced from 80-95% during Hirschsprung's era to 2-7% at present. This great advancement is due mainly to early definitive diagnosis, rapid treatment and prompt surgical intervention at the most opportune time.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 241-256 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine |
| Volume | 44 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - 1977 |
| Externally published | Yes |