The long-term quality of life outcomes in adolescents with Hirschsprung disease

Postoperative outcomes for Hirschsprung disease (HD) remain variable, with many patients affected by constipation and/or fecal incontinence. The long-term impact upon quality of life (QoL) for HD patients is unclear. We measured long-term QoL outcomes in adolescents with HD using validated questionnaires.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - September 20, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Shreya Sood, Reuben Lim, Lucy Collins, Misel Trajanovska, John M. Hutson, Warwick J. Teague, Sebastian K. King Source Type: research