Modified Duhamel operation on seven cases of adult Hirschsprung's disease
- VernacularTitle:改良Duhamel术式治疗成人先天性巨结肠七例
- Author:
Dingfeng QIAN
;
Qingquan ZHANG
;
Manci ZHANG
;
Wenlai SHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hirschsprung's disease, adult?Operation treatment?Modified duhamel operation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Current Advances in General Surgery
2009;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the surgical treatment of adult Hirschsprung's disease (AHD). Methods: A retrospective clinical analysis was proceeded in 7 cases of AHD treated in our hospital from January 2003 to May 2008. There were 3 males and 4 females with an age ranged from 18 to 53 years,including three cases with general segment type,two cases with short segment type,one case with long segment type and one case with whole segment type. All cases were received the modified Duhamel operation. Results: All cases had satisfactory outcome without serious complications,such as soiling, blind pouch syndrome, fecal incontinence and sexual disorder in male patients. Pelvic hydrops occurred in one case and anastomotic inflammation occurred in another case,and both were cured by intensive therapy. Conclusion: The Modified Duhamel Operation is an effective and safe procedure for AHD. Through this procedure the postoperative recurrence rate is reduced, as well the sexual function and the defecate function are remained .
