Konjenital Megakolon

Langer J. Hirschsprung Disease. In: Coran AG, Caldamone A, Adzick NS, et al. (eds.) Pediatric Surgery. 7th ed. New York: Mosby Imprint; 2012. p. 1265–1278.

Almadhoun MKIK, Morcos RKA, Alsadoun L, et al. Minimally Invasive Surgery for Hirschsprung Disease: Current Practices and Future Directions. Cureus. 2024;16(8):e66444. doi:10.7759/cureus.66444.

Attié T, Pelet A, Amiel J, et al. Mutation of the RET proto-oncogene in Hirschsprung's disease. Human Molecular Genetics. 1995;4(10):1647–1651. doi:10.1093/hmg/4.10.1647.

Zheng Z, Zhang F, Jin Z, et al. Transanal endorectal stepwise gradient muscular cuff cutting pull-through method: Technique refinements and comparison with laparoscopy-assisted procedures. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine. 2018;16(3):2144–2151.

Friedmacher F, Puri P. Current practice patterns of rectal suction biopsy in the diagnostic workup of Hirschsprung’s disease: Results from an international survey. Pediatric Surgery International. 2016;32:717–722.

Leenders E, Sieber WK. Congenital megacolon observation by Frederick Ruysch 1691. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 1970;(5):1–3.

Sergi C. Hirschsprung's disease: Historical notes and pathological diagnosis on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Dr. Harald Hirschsprung's death. World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2015;4(4):120–125.

Swenson O, Bill AH. Resection of rectum and rectosigmoid with preservation of the sphincter for benign spastic lesions producing megacolon; an experimental study. Surgery. 1948;24:212–220.

Swenson O, Neuhauser EB, Pickett LK. New concepts of the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of congenital megacolon (Hirschsprung’s disease). Pediatrics. 1949;4:201–209.

Yoshimaru K, Yanagi Y, Obata S. Acetylcholinesterase staining for the pathological diagnosis of Hirschsprung’s disease. Surgery Today. 2021;51(2):181–186.

Burns AJ, Goldstein AM. Causes and consequences: development and pathophysiology of Hirschsprung disease. World Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2024;7(4):e000903. doi:10.1136/wjps-2024-000903.

Ji Y, Tam P, Tang C. Roles of Enteric Neural Stem Cell Niche and Enteric Nervous System Development in Hirschsprung Disease. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2021;22(18):969.

Başaklar AC. Hirschsprung Hastalığı. In: Başaklar AC (ed). Bebek ve çocukların cerrahi ve ürolojik hastalıkları. 1st ed. Ankara: Palme Yayıncılık; 2006. p. 605–654.

Mckeown SJ, Stamp L, Hao MM, et al. Hirschsprung disease: A developmental disorder of the enteric nervous system. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Developmental Biology. 2013;2(1):113–129.

Moore SW, Zaahl M. Clinical and genetic differences in total colonic aganglionosis in Hirschsprung’s disease. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2009;44(10):1899–1903.

Iwashita T, Kruger GM, Pardal R, et al. Hirschsprung disease is linked to defects in neural crest stem cell function. Science. 2003;301(5631):972–976. doi:10.1126/science.1085649.

Teitelbaum DH, Coran AG, Martucciello G, et al. Hirschsprung Disease and Related Neuromuscular Disorders of the Intestine. In: Coran AG, Adzick NS, Krummel TM, et al. (eds.) Pediatric Surgery. 6th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2006. p. 1414–1459.

Amiel J, Sproat-Emison E, Garcia-Barcelo M. Hirschsprung’s disease, associated syndromes and genetics: a review. Journal of Medical Genetics. 2008;45:1–14.

Sandoval RL, Zaconeta CM, Margotto PR, et al. Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome associated with Hirschsprung's Disease: case report and literature review. Revista Paulista de Pediatria.2016;34(3):374-378.doi:10.1016/j.rppede.2015.10.009.

Azizi E, Berlowitz I, Vinograd I, et al. Congenital megacolon associated with familial dysautonomia. European Journal of Pediatrics. 1984;142(1):68–69. doi:10.1007/BF00442596.

Bonnard A, Zeidan S, Degas V, et al. Outcomes of Hirschsprung’s disease associated with Mowat-Wilson syndrome. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2009;44:587–591.

Karaca İ, Türk E, Evciler H, et al. Waardenburg sendromu ve Hirschsprung hastalığı ilişkisi: 10 yıllık deneyim. Türkiye Çocuk Hastalıkları Dergisi. 2009;3(1):18–23. [Erişim: https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/tchd/issue/44437/550576.

Chan KK, Wong CK, Lui VC, et al. Analysis of SOX10 mutations identified in Waardenburg-Hirschsprung patients: Differential effects on target gene regulation. Journal of Cellular Biochemistry. 2003;90(3):573–585. doi:10.1002/jcb.10656.

Lyonnet S, Edery P, Mulligan LM, et al. Mutations of the RET proto-oncogene in Hirschsprung’s disease. Nature. 1994;367(6461):378–380. doi:10.1038/367378a0.

Mueller C, Patel S, Irons M. Normal cognition and behavior in a Smith Lemli Opitz syndrome patient who presented with Hirschsprung’s disease. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A. 2003;123:100–106.

Cherian A, Al-Salem AH, Al-Shehri M. Hirschsprung's disease in Arab siblings with Bardet-Biedl syndrome. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2008;43(7):E1–E3. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.03.005.

Pini Prato A, Rossi V, Mosconi M, et al. A prospective observational study of associated anomalies in Hirschsprung’s disease. Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases. 2013;8(1). doi:10.1186/1750-1172-8-184.

Cheng LS, Wood RJ. Hirschsprung disease: common and uncommon variants. World Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2024;7(3):e000864. doi:10.1136/wjps-2024-000864.

Bhatnagar SN. Hirschsprung's Disease in Newborns. Journal of Neonatal Surgery. 2013;2(4):51. PMID: 26023471; PMCID: PMC4420299.

Kyrklund K, Sloots C, Blaauw I, et al. ERNICA guidelines for the management of rectosigmoid Hirschsprung's disease. Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases. 2020;15:164–180.

Ostertag-Hill CA, Nandivada P, Dickie BH. Late diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease: Clinical presentation and long-term functional outcomes. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2024;59(2):220–224. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.10.018.

Ho JMD, How CH. Chronic constipation in infants and children. Singapore Medical Journal. 2020;61(2):63–68. doi:10.11622/smedj.2020014. PMID: 32152637; PMCID: PMC7052003.

Frykman PK, Short SS. Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis: prevention and therapy. Seminars in Pediatric Surgery. 2012;21(4):328–335. doi:10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2012.07.007.

Zbaida RA. Hirschsprung's disease: a review. Academic Journal of Pediatrics & Neonatology. 2019;8(1):555786. doi:10.19080/AJPN.2019.08.555786.

Frongia G, Günther P, Schenk J-P, et al. Contrast enema for Hirschsprung disease investigation: diagnostic accuracy and validity for subsequent diagnostic and surgical planning. European Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2016;26(2):207–214.

Szylberg L, Marszałek A. Diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease with particular emphasis on histopathology: a systematic review of current literature. Przegląd Gastroenterologiczny.2014;9(5):264–269. doi:10.5114/pg.2014.46160. PMID: 25395999; PMCID: PMC4223113.

Korsager LEH, Bjørn N, Ellebæk MB, Christensen LG, Qvist N. Full-thickness rectal biopsy in children suspected of having Hirschsprung's disease: The inconclusive biopsy. Children (Basel). 2023 Sep 28;10(10):1619. doi:10.3390/children10101619. PMID: 37892282; PMCID: PMC10605644.

Kliegman RM, Geme JW. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 21st ed. Elsevier; 2020.

Holcomb GW, Murphy JP, Ostlie DJ. Ashcraft’s Pediatric Surgery. 7th ed. Elsevier; 2020.

Cowles RA, Berdon WE, Holt PD, et al. Neonatal intestinal obstruction simulating meconium ileus in infants with long-segment intestinal aganglionosis: radiographic findings that prompt the need for rectal biopsy. Pediatric Radiology. 2006;36(2):133–137. doi:10.1007/s00247-005-0043-8.

Ellis H, Kumar R, Kostyrka B. Neonatal small left colon syndrome in the offspring of diabetic mothers—an analysis of 105 children. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2009;44(12):2343–2346. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2009.07.054.

Peña-Vélez R, Reynoso-Castorena JM, Espinosa-Flores L, et al. Intestinal pseudo-obstruction: A rare presentation of congenital hypothyroidism. Revista de Gastroenterología de México (English Edition). 2022;87(4):499–501. doi:10.1016/j.rgmxen.2022.05.009.

Rasquin A, Di Lorenzo C. Functional constipation in infants and children: Differentiation from Hirschsprung disease. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2005;40(2):144–153. doi:10.1097/01.mpg.0000151877.52904.0a.

Green HL, Rizzolo D, Austin M. Surgical management for Hirschsprung disease: A review for primary care providers. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. 2016;29(4):24–29. doi:10.1097/01.JAA.0000481397.68475.41.

Nakagawa Y, Uchida H, Hinoki A, et al. Preoperative management comprising tube irrigation using a trans-anal indwelling tube for infants with Hirschsprung disease can allow single-stage radical surgery. BMC Surgery. 2023;23:333. doi:10.1186/s12893-023-02232-y.

Swenson O, Bill AH Jr. Resection of rectum and rectosigmoid with preservation of the sphincter for benign spastic lesions producing megacolon; an experimental study. Surgery. 1948;24:212–220.

Swenson O. Hirschsprung’s disease a complicated therapeutic problem: some thoughts and solutions based on data and personal experience over 56 years. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2004;39(10):1449–1453.

Duhamel B. A new operation for the treatment of Hirschsprung's disease. Archives of Disease in Childhood. 1960;35:38–39.

Sarioğlu A, Tanyel FC, Senocak ME, et al. Complications of the two major operations of Hirschsprung's disease: a single center experience. Turkish Journal of Pediatrics. 2001;43(3):219–222.

Soave F. Hirschsprung's disease: a new surgical technique. Archives of Disease in Childhood. 1964;39:116–124.

Zhang SC, Bai YZ, Wang W. Clinical outcome in children after transanal 1 stage endorectal pull through operation for Hirschsprung’s disease. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2005;40(8):1307–1311.

Dickie BH, Ostlie DJ, Holcomb GW, et al. The problematic Soave cuff in Hirschsprung disease: manifestations and treatment. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2014;49(1):77–81.

Rehbein F, Von Zimmermann H. Results with abdominal resection in Hirschsprung’s disease. Archives of Disease in Childhood. 1960;35(179):2.

Langer JC. Laparoscopic and transanal pull-through for Hirschsprung disease. Seminars in Pediatric Surgery. 2012 Nov;21(4):283–290. doi:10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2012.07.002.

Sookpotarom P, Vejchapipat P. Primary transanal Swenson pull-through operation for Hirschsprung’s disease. Pediatric Surgery International. 2009 Sep;25(9):767–773.

Arafa A, Mohamed W, Taher H, et al. Laparoscopic-assisted transanal pull-through for Hirschsprung's children older than 3 years: A case series. African Journal of Paediatric Surgery. 2021 Oct-Dec;18(4):210-214. doi:10.4103/ajps.AJPS_161_20.

Kim AC, Langer JC, Pastor AC, et al. Endorectal pull-through for Hirschsprung’s disease—a multicenter, long-term comparison of results: transanal vs transabdominal approach. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2010;45(6):1213-1220.

El-Sawaf MI, Drongowski RA, Chamberlain JN, et al. Are the long-term results of the transanal pull-through equal to those of the transabdominal pull-through? A comparison of the 2 approaches for Hirschsprung disease. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2007;42(1):41-47.

Reddy K, Gharde P, Tayade H, et al. Advancements in robotic surgery: A comprehensive overview of current utilizations and upcoming frontiers. Cureus. 2023 Dec 12;15(12):e50415. doi:10.7759/cureus.50415.

Zhang MX, Zhang X, Chang XP, et al. Robotic-assisted proctosigmoidectomy for Hirschsprung's disease: A multicenter prospective study. World Journal of Gastroenterology. 2023 Jun 21;29(23):3715-3732. doi:10.3748/wjg.v29.i23.3715.

Langer JC. Hirschsprung disease. Current Opinion in Pediatrics. 2013 Jun;25(3):368-374. doi:10.1097/MOP.0b013e328360c2a0.

Friedmacher F, Puri P. Constipation and fecal incontinence following pull-through surgery for Hirschsprung’s disease: A critical review. European Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2013 Jun;23(3):173-180. doi:10.1055/s-0032-1328382.

Demehri FR, Halaweish IF, Coran AG, et al. Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis: pathogenesis, treatment and prevention. Pediatric Surgery International. 2013;29(9):873-881. doi:10.1007/s00383-013-3353-1.

Langer J. Hirschsprung Disease. In: Coran AG, Caldamone A, Adzick NS, et al. (eds.) Pediatric Surgery. 7th ed. New York: Mosby Imprint; 2012. p. 1265–1278.

Almadhoun MKIK, Morcos RKA, Alsadoun L, et al. Minimally Invasive Surgery for Hirschsprung Disease: Current Practices and Future Directions. Cureus. 2024;16(8):e66444. doi:10.7759/cureus.66444.

Attié T, Pelet A, Amiel J, et al. Mutation of the RET proto-oncogene in Hirschsprung's disease. Human Molecular Genetics. 1995;4(10):1647–1651. doi:10.1093/hmg/4.10.1647.

Zheng Z, Zhang F, Jin Z, et al. Transanal endorectal stepwise gradient muscular cuff cutting pull-through method: Technique refinements and comparison with laparoscopy-assisted procedures. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine. 2018;16(3):2144–2151.

Friedmacher F, Puri P. Current practice patterns of rectal suction biopsy in the diagnostic workup of Hirschsprung’s disease: Results from an international survey. Pediatric Surgery International. 2016;32:717–722.

Leenders E, Sieber WK. Congenital megacolon observation by Frederick Ruysch 1691. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 1970;(5):1–3.

Sergi C. Hirschsprung's disease: Historical notes and pathological diagnosis on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Dr. Harald Hirschsprung's death. World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2015;4(4):120–125.

Swenson O, Bill AH. Resection of rectum and rectosigmoid with preservation of the sphincter for benign spastic lesions producing megacolon; an experimental study. Surgery. 1948;24:212–220.

Swenson O, Neuhauser EB, Pickett LK. New concepts of the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of congenital megacolon (Hirschsprung’s disease). Pediatrics. 1949;4:201–209.

Yoshimaru K, Yanagi Y, Obata S. Acetylcholinesterase staining for the pathological diagnosis of Hirschsprung’s disease. Surgery Today. 2021;51(2):181–186.

Burns AJ, Goldstein AM. Causes and consequences: development and pathophysiology of Hirschsprung disease. World Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2024;7(4):e000903. doi:10.1136/wjps-2024-000903.

Ji Y, Tam P, Tang C. Roles of Enteric Neural Stem Cell Niche and Enteric Nervous System Development in Hirschsprung Disease. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2021;22(18):969.

Başaklar AC. Hirschsprung Hastalığı. In: Başaklar AC (ed). Bebek ve çocukların cerrahi ve ürolojik hastalıkları. 1st ed. Ankara: Palme Yayıncılık; 2006. p. 605–654.

Mckeown SJ, Stamp L, Hao MM, et al. Hirschsprung disease: A developmental disorder of the enteric nervous system. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Developmental Biology. 2013;2(1):113–129.

Moore SW, Zaahl M. Clinical and genetic differences in total colonic aganglionosis in Hirschsprung’s disease. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2009;44(10):1899–1903.

Iwashita T, Kruger GM, Pardal R, et al. Hirschsprung disease is linked to defects in neural crest stem cell function. Science. 2003;301(5631):972–976. doi:10.1126/science.1085649.

Teitelbaum DH, Coran AG, Martucciello G, et al. Hirschsprung Disease and Related Neuromuscular Disorders of the Intestine. In: Coran AG, Adzick NS, Krummel TM, et al. (eds.) Pediatric Surgery. 6th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2006. p. 1414–1459.

Amiel J, Sproat-Emison E, Garcia-Barcelo M. Hirschsprung’s disease, associated syndromes and genetics: a review. Journal of Medical Genetics. 2008;45:1–14.

Sandoval RL, Zaconeta CM, Margotto PR, et al. Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome associated with Hirschsprung's Disease: case report and literature review. Revista Paulista de Pediatria.2016;34(3):374-378.doi:10.1016/j.rppede.2015.10.009.

Azizi E, Berlowitz I, Vinograd I, et al. Congenital megacolon associated with familial dysautonomia. European Journal of Pediatrics. 1984;142(1):68–69. doi:10.1007/BF00442596.

Bonnard A, Zeidan S, Degas V, et al. Outcomes of Hirschsprung’s disease associated with Mowat-Wilson syndrome. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2009;44:587–591.

Karaca İ, Türk E, Evciler H, et al. Waardenburg sendromu ve Hirschsprung hastalığı ilişkisi: 10 yıllık deneyim. Türkiye Çocuk Hastalıkları Dergisi. 2009;3(1):18–23. [Erişim: https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/tchd/issue/44437/550576.

Chan KK, Wong CK, Lui VC, et al. Analysis of SOX10 mutations identified in Waardenburg-Hirschsprung patients: Differential effects on target gene regulation. Journal of Cellular Biochemistry. 2003;90(3):573–585. doi:10.1002/jcb.10656.

Lyonnet S, Edery P, Mulligan LM, et al. Mutations of the RET proto-oncogene in Hirschsprung’s disease. Nature. 1994;367(6461):378–380. doi:10.1038/367378a0.

Mueller C, Patel S, Irons M. Normal cognition and behavior in a Smith Lemli Opitz syndrome patient who presented with Hirschsprung’s disease. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A. 2003;123:100–106.

Cherian A, Al-Salem AH, Al-Shehri M. Hirschsprung's disease in Arab siblings with Bardet-Biedl syndrome. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2008;43(7):E1–E3. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.03.005.

Pini Prato A, Rossi V, Mosconi M, et al. A prospective observational study of associated anomalies in Hirschsprung’s disease. Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases. 2013;8(1). doi:10.1186/1750-1172-8-184.

Cheng LS, Wood RJ. Hirschsprung disease: common and uncommon variants. World Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2024;7(3):e000864. doi:10.1136/wjps-2024-000864.

Bhatnagar SN. Hirschsprung's Disease in Newborns. Journal of Neonatal Surgery. 2013;2(4):51. PMID: 26023471; PMCID: PMC4420299.

Kyrklund K, Sloots C, Blaauw I, et al. ERNICA guidelines for the management of rectosigmoid Hirschsprung's disease. Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases. 2020;15:164–180.

Ostertag-Hill CA, Nandivada P, Dickie BH. Late diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease: Clinical presentation and long-term functional outcomes. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2024;59(2):220–224. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.10.018.

Ho JMD, How CH. Chronic constipation in infants and children. Singapore Medical Journal. 2020;61(2):63–68. doi:10.11622/smedj.2020014. PMID: 32152637; PMCID: PMC7052003.

Frykman PK, Short SS. Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis: prevention and therapy. Seminars in Pediatric Surgery. 2012;21(4):328–335. doi:10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2012.07.007.

Zbaida RA. Hirschsprung's disease: a review. Academic Journal of Pediatrics & Neonatology. 2019;8(1):555786. doi:10.19080/AJPN.2019.08.555786.

Frongia G, Günther P, Schenk J-P, et al. Contrast enema for Hirschsprung disease investigation: diagnostic accuracy and validity for subsequent diagnostic and surgical planning. European Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2016;26(2):207–214.

Szylberg L, Marszałek A. Diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease with particular emphasis on histopathology: a systematic review of current literature. Przegląd Gastroenterologiczny.2014;9(5):264–269. doi:10.5114/pg.2014.46160. PMID: 25395999; PMCID: PMC4223113.

Korsager LEH, Bjørn N, Ellebæk MB, Christensen LG, Qvist N. Full-thickness rectal biopsy in children suspected of having Hirschsprung's disease: The inconclusive biopsy. Children (Basel). 2023 Sep 28;10(10):1619. doi:10.3390/children10101619. PMID: 37892282; PMCID: PMC10605644.

Kliegman RM, Geme JW. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 21st ed. Elsevier; 2020.

Holcomb GW, Murphy JP, Ostlie DJ. Ashcraft’s Pediatric Surgery. 7th ed. Elsevier; 2020.

Cowles RA, Berdon WE, Holt PD, et al. Neonatal intestinal obstruction simulating meconium ileus in infants with long-segment intestinal aganglionosis: radiographic findings that prompt the need for rectal biopsy. Pediatric Radiology. 2006;36(2):133–137. doi:10.1007/s00247-005-0043-8.

Ellis H, Kumar R, Kostyrka B. Neonatal small left colon syndrome in the offspring of diabetic mothers—an analysis of 105 children. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2009;44(12):2343–2346. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2009.07.054.

Peña-Vélez R, Reynoso-Castorena JM, Espinosa-Flores L, et al. Intestinal pseudo-obstruction: A rare presentation of congenital hypothyroidism. Revista de Gastroenterología de México (English Edition). 2022;87(4):499–501. doi:10.1016/j.rgmxen.2022.05.009.

Rasquin A, Di Lorenzo C. Functional constipation in infants and children: Differentiation from Hirschsprung disease. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2005;40(2):144–153. doi:10.1097/01.mpg.0000151877.52904.0a.

Green HL, Rizzolo D, Austin M. Surgical management for Hirschsprung disease: A review for primary care providers. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. 2016;29(4):24–29. doi:10.1097/01.JAA.0000481397.68475.41.

Nakagawa Y, Uchida H, Hinoki A, et al. Preoperative management comprising tube irrigation using a trans-anal indwelling tube for infants with Hirschsprung disease can allow single-stage radical surgery. BMC Surgery. 2023;23:333. doi:10.1186/s12893-023-02232-y.

Swenson O, Bill AH Jr. Resection of rectum and rectosigmoid with preservation of the sphincter for benign spastic lesions producing megacolon; an experimental study. Surgery. 1948;24:212–220.

Swenson O. Hirschsprung’s disease a complicated therapeutic problem: some thoughts and solutions based on data and personal experience over 56 years. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2004;39(10):1449–1453.

Duhamel B. A new operation for the treatment of Hirschsprung's disease. Archives of Disease in Childhood. 1960;35:38–39.

Sarioğlu A, Tanyel FC, Senocak ME, et al. Complications of the two major operations of Hirschsprung's disease: a single center experience. Turkish Journal of Pediatrics. 2001;43(3):219–222.

Soave F. Hirschsprung's disease: a new surgical technique. Archives of Disease in Childhood. 1964;39:116–124.

Zhang SC, Bai YZ, Wang W. Clinical outcome in children after transanal 1 stage endorectal pull through operation for Hirschsprung’s disease. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2005;40(8):1307–1311.

Dickie BH, Ostlie DJ, Holcomb GW, et al. The problematic Soave cuff in Hirschsprung disease: manifestations and treatment. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2014;49(1):77–81.

Rehbein F, Von Zimmermann H. Results with abdominal resection in Hirschsprung’s disease. Archives of Disease in Childhood. 1960;35(179):2.

Langer JC. Laparoscopic and transanal pull-through for Hirschsprung disease. Seminars in Pediatric Surgery. 2012 Nov;21(4):283–290. doi:10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2012.07.002.

Sookpotarom P, Vejchapipat P. Primary transanal Swenson pull-through operation for Hirschsprung’s disease. Pediatric Surgery International. 2009 Sep;25(9):767–773.

Arafa A, Mohamed W, Taher H, et al. Laparoscopic-assisted transanal pull-through for Hirschsprung's children older than 3 years: A case series. African Journal of Paediatric Surgery. 2021 Oct-Dec;18(4):210-214. doi:10.4103/ajps.AJPS_161_20.

Kim AC, Langer JC, Pastor AC, et al. Endorectal pull-through for Hirschsprung’s disease—a multicenter, long-term comparison of results: transanal vs transabdominal approach. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2010;45(6):1213-1220.

El-Sawaf MI, Drongowski RA, Chamberlain JN, et al. Are the long-term results of the transanal pull-through equal to those of the transabdominal pull-through? A comparison of the 2 approaches for Hirschsprung disease. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2007;42(1):41-47.

Reddy K, Gharde P, Tayade H, et al. Advancements in robotic surgery: A comprehensive overview of current utilizations and upcoming frontiers. Cureus. 2023 Dec 12;15(12):e50415. doi:10.7759/cureus.50415.

Zhang MX, Zhang X, Chang XP, et al. Robotic-assisted proctosigmoidectomy for Hirschsprung's disease: A multicenter prospective study. World Journal of Gastroenterology. 2023 Jun 21;29(23):3715-3732. doi:10.3748/wjg.v29.i23.3715.

Langer JC. Hirschsprung disease. Current Opinion in Pediatrics. 2013 Jun;25(3):368-374. doi:10.1097/MOP.0b013e328360c2a0.

Friedmacher F, Puri P. Constipation and fecal incontinence following pull-through surgery for Hirschsprung’s disease: A critical review. European Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2013 Jun;23(3):173-180. doi:10.1055/s-0032-1328382.

Demehri FR, Halaweish IF, Coran AG, et al. Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis: pathogenesis, treatment and prevention. Pediatric Surgery International. 2013;29(9):873-881. doi:10.1007/s00383-013-3353-1.