Risk factors for short-term complications graded by Clavien-Dindo after transanal endorectal pull-through in patients with Hirschsprung disease

Retrospective analysis of 106 pediatric patients undergoing transanal endorectal pull-through for Hirschsprung disease reveals a 21% complication rate within 30 days, including two deaths potentially linked to postoperative rectal irrigation causing perforation. Study identifies risk factors for short-term complications using Clavien-Dindo grading to improve surgical outcomes.