Results following surgery for Hirschsprung's disease: A review of three operations with a reference to neorectal capacity

Abstract

Summary The results of operations on a group of 62 patients from those operated for Hirschsprung's disease in a 5-yearperiod have been assessed. The bowel function and control, also the physical development of the child, have been examined following operation by the Swenson, Duhamel and sutured Soave techniques. The best results were achieved by the Duhamel retrorectal pullthrough operation, although the differences were not great. Late deaths due to an unrecognized enterocolitis remain a problem.