Hirschsprung’s Disease and the Allied Disorders, 1st ed. 2019
Status Quo and Future Prospects of Treatment

Coordinators: Taguchi Tomoaki, Matsufuji Hiroshi, Ieiri Satoshi

Language: English

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This book provides essential information on the status quo and changing profile of Hirschsprung?s disease and allied disorders. Hirschsprung?s disease is a common cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction and one of the most important and most fascinating diseases in pediatric surgery throughout the world. Currently, the diagnosis and treatment of Hirschsprung?s disease and allied disorders are in a state of constant development.

Written by expert pediatric surgeons, Hirschsprung?s Diseaseand the Allied Disorders presents state-of-the-art information, such as new genetic evidence, and historical operative techniques that were less invasive and resulted in fewer follow-up operations. It offers a highly informative guide that will greatly benefit all readers engaged in pediatric medicine, pediatric surgeons, and the medical staff of NICUs around the globe.

1. History.- 2. Genetic aspect.- 3. Incidence and sexual difference.- 4. Classification.- 5. Symptom.- 6. Pathology.- 7. Examination for diagnosis.- 8. Enterocolitis.- 9. Differential diagnosis.- 10. Nationwide survey of Japan.- 11. Medical Treatment.- 12. Surgical Procedures.- 13. Complications.- 14. Re-do operation.- 15. Future aspect of treatment.


Tomoaki Taguchi, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kyushu University, Japan


Hiroshi Matsufuji, Department of Pediatric Surgery, St Luke Hospital, Japan


Satoshi Ieiri, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kagoshima University, Japan



Brings readers up to date on the latest therapies for Hirschsprung’s disease

Includes essential information, from diagnosis to surgical procedure

Written by leading experts in related disciplines