Development of a standardized definition for Hirschsprung's-associated enterocolitis: a Delphi analysis
Pastor AC, Osman F, Teitelbaum DH, Caty MG, Langer JC. Development of a standardized definition for Hirschsprung's-associated enterocolitis: a Delphi analysis. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2009, 44: 251-256. PMID: 19159752, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.10.052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHirschsprung's diseaseOutcome measuresStandardized definitionsClinical diagnostic criteriaFuture prospective studiesCronbach's alphaReproducible outcome measuresBowel obstructionRadiologic evidenceAbdominal distensionMucosal edemaProspective studyPhysical examinationRadiologic studiesPathologic specimensPediatric surgeonsDiagnostic criteriaHAEC scoreClinical casesDiseasePanel of expertsDiagnostic importanceExpert panelEnterocolitisHirschsprung