2009
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
2003
One-Stage Transanal Soave Pullthrough for Hirschsprung Disease
Langer JC, Durrant AC, de la Torre L, Teitelbaum DH, Minkes RK, Caty MG, Wildhaber BE, Ortega SJ, Hirose S, Albanese CT. One-Stage Transanal Soave Pullthrough for Hirschsprung Disease. Annals Of Surgery 2003, 121: 262-269. PMID: 14530728, PMCID: PMC1360115, DOI: 10.1097/01.sla.0000089854.00436.cd.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHirschsprung's diseasePostoperative adhesive bowel obstructionMean timeAdhesive bowel obstructionOne-stage transanalPostoperative hospital stayTotal colonic diseaseEarly postoperative complicationsNormal bowel functionCongenital cardiac diseaseSmall umbilical incisionPerianal excoriationSingle-stage techniqueBowel functionBowel obstructionHospital stayPostoperative complicationsUnderwent surgeryBlood lossClinical courseEarly dischargeSurgical managementUmbilical incisionColonic diseaseMinimal pain