Letter to the Editor in Response to: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Patients With Anorectal Malformation and Hirschsprung Disease

In brief

This letter responds to research examining PTSD prevalence in pediatric patients with anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung disease. The authors provide critical commentary on methodology and findings related to psychological outcomes in this surgical patient population.

• Letter addresses methodological concerns in PTSD study of anorectal malformation and Hirschsprung disease patients
• Authors identify specific points requiring clarification in the original research methodology
• Critical appraisal highlights importance of rigorous study design in pediatric surgical outcomes research

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