Early functional outcomes of the Swenson Ileoanal Pull-through for Total Colonic Hirschsprung Disease at a High-Volume Referral Center

In brief

This study examines early functional outcomes following ileoanal Swenson pull-through surgery for total colonic Hirschsprung disease at a high-volume center. The research addresses a gap in surgical consensus by providing outcome data for this specific technique in managing extensive aganglionosis.

• No consensus exists on optimal surgical approach for total colonic Hirschsprung disease (TCHD)
• Ileoanal Swenson pull-through (IAPT) is a viable surgical option for TCHD with limited outcome data
• High-volume referral centers provide critical data on functional outcomes for rare TCHD procedures

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