The use of the disposable intraluminal stapler in the definitive management of Hirschsprung's disease.
Preliminary experience with seven infants with Hirschsprung's disease has demonstrated the safety and reliability of performing a very low colorectal anastomosis using a disposable intraluminal stapler. A 21-mm diameter stapler allows this procedure to be performed on patients with a mean body weight of approximately 10 kg.
D006627:Hirschsprung Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D013528:Surgical Staplers