title: A new method of transanal catheter fixation for neonates with long segment-type Hirschsprung's disease.
abstract: We managed long-segment aganglionosis in two neonates by performing colonic irrigation through an indwelling transanal catheter for 65 and 30 days, respectively, until a laparoscopy-assisted primary pull-through operation could be performed. The catheter was fixed by tying it to the tubes, criss-crossed at the anus, and securing the opposite ends of the tubes away from the diaper. This form of management with our devised method of transanal catheter fixation and simple frequent tube washouts improved the preoperative quality of life of both the babies and their parents remarkably.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Saga Prefectural Hospital Koseikan, 1-12-9 Mizugae, Saga, 840-8571, Japan.
authors.forename: Ryuichiro
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hirose
authors.forename: Ken-ichi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kouhashi
authors.forename: Risa
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Teshiba
authors.forename: Takaharu
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Yamada
authors.forename: Yutaka
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Hayashida
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006627:Hirschsprung Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography