Prevention and management of recurrent postoperative Hirschsprung's disease obstructive symptoms and enterocolitis: Systematic review and meta-analysis
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In brief
In brief
Systematic review examining prevention and management strategies for obstructive symptoms and Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis (HAEC) following pull-through surgery. Meta-analysis of RCTs and case-control studies from 1992-2017 evaluates postoperative complication management approaches in pediatric Hirschsprung patients.
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Background/Purpose
The purpose of this study was to review the management of obstructive symptoms and enterocolitis (HAEC) following pull-through for Hirschsprung's disease.
Methods
A systematic review and meta-analysis (1992–2017) was performed. Included studies were: randomized controlled trials (RCT), retrospective/prospective case–control (C-C), case-series (C-S). Random-effect model was used to produce risk ratio (RR) [95% CI]. P