title: Endorectal "pull-through" without preliminary colostomy in neonates with Hirschsprung's disease.
abstract: The diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease in the newborn does not mandate the performance of a preliminary colostomy. Enterocolitis can be adequately and safely treated by a precise regimen of colonic irrigations. The endo-rectal "pull-through" procedure is safe and effective when performed in the neo-natal period. Long-term follow-up is necessary to evaluate possible late complications.
mesh_terms: D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery; D003125:Colostomy; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008531:Megacolon / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery