Recurrent Recto-colonic Septum After Duhamel's Surgery: Novel Effective Treatment
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This article addresses recurrent recto-colonic septum, a rare late complication occurring in approximately 10% of patients following Duhamel's surgery for Hirschsprung disease. The authors present a novel treatment approach for this uncommon postoperative issue in pediatric colorectal surgery.
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- Recurrent colo-rectal septum occurs in ~10% of patients after Duhamel's surgery for Hirschsprung disease.
- With CA incidence of 1:5000-10,000 births and preference for trans-anal approaches, recurrent septa are increasingly rare.
- Duhamel's procedure remains safe and effective for colonic aganglionosis despite this late complication risk.
- Literature on recurrent septum management is limited; novel treatment approaches may be needed for this uncommon complication.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Recurrent Recto-colonic Septum After Duhamel's Surgery: Novel Effective Treatment. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-10-19. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9323?via_space=staycurrentmd
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