Transanal endorectal pull-through for Hirschsprung's disease

J Pediatr Surg. 1998 Aug;33(8):1283-6. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3468(98)90169-5.

Abstract

Purpose: A new endorectal pull-through technique using a transanal approach is presented in this report.

Methods: Mucosectomy, colectomy, and pull-through are performed transanally, and neither laparotomy or laparoscopy are required. Five patients affected with Hirschsprung's disease have been operated on with this technique.

Conclusion: During the 6- to 15-month follow-up period, all of them have had postoperative normal bowel movements.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Anal Canal / surgery
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hirschsprung Disease / diagnosis
  • Hirschsprung Disease / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intestinal Mucosa / surgery*
  • Male
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Rectum / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome