Hirschsprung’s Disease: Review Article

Authors

  • Akkrapol Mungnirandr

Keywords:

Congenital megacolon, Hirschsprung’s disease review

Abstract

Congenital megacolon is one of the most common diseases in pediatric surgical practice. Although this is a common disease, the results of treatment varies between each surgeon and institute. Some patients have severe post-operative complications which cause disable and eventually death. Better understanding in the disease in every aspect will improve treatment outcomes and decrease post-operative complications. In the last decade, new knowledge about the disease has been found. The author reviews the disease in the aspect of pathophysiology,
diagnosis, and treatment.

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Published

19-08-2017

How to Cite

Mungnirandr, A. (2017). Hirschsprung’s Disease: Review Article. Siriraj Medical Journal, 69(4), 223–227. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/96747

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Review Article