Updated ERNICA guidelines for the management of rectosigmoid Hirschsprung's disease (2025)
Guideline · Nov 2026 · 1 min read
In brief
In brief
The 2025 ERNICA guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for managing rectosigmoid Hirschsprung disease in children. These updated protocols emphasize standardized surgical approaches and patient-centered care, with implementation tracked through the European Pediatric Surgical Audit registry.
- Guidelines provide evidence-based, standardized protocols for managing rectosigmoid Hirschsprung disease across European centers.
- Patient-centered care approach ensures equitable treatment regardless of geographic location.
- Implementation tracked through European Pediatric Surgical Audit (EPSA) registry for quality assurance.
- Future guideline revisions will incorporate real-world registry data and emerging research findings.
- Expert consensus bridges gaps where high-quality evidence is limited in pediatric colorectal surgery.
Written by the GCMD Library team from the guideline.
This updated guideline reflects current evidence and expert consensus, supporting equitable, patient-centered HSCR care. Implementation will be supported via the European Pediatric Surgical Audit (EPSA), and future updates will be informed by registry data and ongoing research.
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