Update Course Rewind 2025: Botox for Hirschsprung’s: Where, When, and Why
With Dr. Lei Wen · hosted by Dr. Jill Knepprath · StayCurrentMD
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What the experts said
50% of polled surgeons would not inject Botox at the same time as pull-through procedure
The Cincinnati Children's group injects Botox at the same time of surgery
A 2022 multi-center study found that 24% of patients undergoing pull-through procedure also received Botox
Cincinnati Children's study from 2020 to 2024 found decreased risk of enterocolitis within 31 days after pull-through procedure: 0% versus 30%
Patients that received Botox had a higher chance of diaper rash
There is no evidence on the number of units of Botox to use
Better data is needed on Botox dosing
Ultrasound guidance allows visualization of every layer, needle position, injection amount and location, and diffusion pattern
Injecting Botox during pull-through procedure for Hirschsprung's disease has been shown to reduce enterocolitis risk
Dosing and guidance for Botox injection varies widely