Outcome of one-stage Duhamel's operation using circular stapler in treatment of Hirschsprung's disease -feasability and validity

ABSTRACT

Background: Hirschsprung's disease [HSCR] is the most common congenital malformation of the enteric nervous system. Duhamel's Operation [DO] is among the accepted procedures for the treatment of Hirschsprung's disease. One stage pull-through without colostomy has been reported. The procedure is currently performed using circular staplers, which afford equally good results: