The Colorectal Quiz Episode 21: The History of Hirschsprung Disease

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• Hirschsprung disease treatment has evolved dramatically over the past century from high mortality to modern minimally invasive approaches
• Understanding the historical progression of surgical techniques provides context for current evidence-based management strategies
• Evolution from multi-stage procedures to single-stage pull-through operations has improved outcomes and reduced patient morbidity
• Historical complications and failures informed development of safer, more effective contemporary surgical approaches
• Knowledge of past treatment paradigms helps surgeons appreciate rationale behind current best practices in Hirschsprung management

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