Mental Health, Psychosocial Functioning, and Quality of Life in Adolescents With Hirschsprung Disease

In brief

This cross-sectional study examines mental health outcomes, psychosocial functioning, and quality of life in adolescents with Hirschsprung disease, addressing a gap in long-term outcomes research for this congenital gastrointestinal condition beyond functional measures.

• Mental health outcomes in adolescents with Hirschsprung disease remain understudied despite potential long-term psychosocial impact.
• Cross-sectional assessment can identify mental health, psychosocial functioning, and quality of life patterns in HD adolescents.
• Understanding psychosocial burden in HD adolescents may guide targeted support interventions during critical developmental years.

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