Too Many Biopsies Performed to Rule Out Hirschsprung's Disease: But It is Worth Doing Them

Conclusion A significant number of unindicated biopsies were performed, the majority of which were ganglionic. Rectal biopsies are generally safe and strict adherence to the NICE guidelines could have led to missed HSD diagnoses with potential significant morbidity and mortality. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research