Hirschsprung's Disease (Anganglionic megacolon)

[摘要] This is a concise and comprehensive review of the essentials in the diagnosis and management of megacolon. The author pioneered in the development of a surgical technique for the treatment of megacolon. The experience with this technique has now become extensive and it has been remarkably successful. Comment on modifications of the original technique which have been proposed indicates that none of the modifications are superior and some are inferior. Particular attention is given to the diagnostic value of biopsy of the rectal mucosa and search for the characteristic abnormality, namely, failure of development of ganglion cells. Pitfalls in the radiologic diagnosis and pecularities of the disease in the newborn are discussed. This article contains many practical points regarding the diagnosis and management of megacolon.

[学科分类] 儿科学