Hirschsprung's disease: 25 year experience at the Mount Sinai Hospital (New York) and review of the literature

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.