Meera Kotagal · Hirschsprung's disease in low- and middle-income countries.
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Hirschsprung's disease in low- and middle-income countries.

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This article examines the presentation, diagnosis, and management of Hirschsprung's disease in low- and middle-income countries, where delayed presentation leads to increased morbidity and mortality. The paper highlights unique challenges in resource-limited settings and discusses strategies for improving outcomes in pediatric bowel obstruction cases.

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Meera Kotagal

Hirschsprung's disease (HD) is one of the most common causes of pediatric bowel obstruction in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This paper describes the unique aspects of presentation, diagnosis, management and post-operative care and outcomes of HD in LMICs. In LMICs, patients with HD are much more likely to present in a delayed fashion with subsequent increased morbidity and mortality i…

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  1. Hirschsprung's disease is one of the most common causes of pediatric bowel obstruction in low- and middle-income countries.

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  2. Patients with Hirschsprung's disease in low- and middle-income countries are much more likely to present in a delayed fashion with subsequent increased morbidity and mortality.

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