Hirschsprung's disease; diagnosis and management: experience at Ibn E Siena and Nishtar hospital, Multan

ABSTRACT

To determine the frequency of Hirschsprung's Disease as a cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction, to compare the results of treatment with others and to suggest means and ways to improve the deficiencies in our circumstances. Nishtar hospital and Ibn-e-Siena Hospital, Multan from January, 2008 to June, 2012. A total number of 115 patients from neonatal age to more than 5 years were diagnosed and treated for Hirschsprung's Disease. Hirschsprung's Disease was a cause of neonatal obstruction in 26 [22.6%] patients. Hirschsprung's Disease was a cause of recurrent diarrhea in 37 [32.17%] patients. 76 [66.08%] patients presented with chronic constipation. 27 patients underwent for pull-through operation. The overall complications rate and stooling pattern after Soave's procedure are not significantly different from others