The Length of the Transition Zone in Patients with Rectosigmoid Hirschsprung Disease
<b>Background:</b> The transition zone (TZ) is defined by specific histological findings in patients with Hirschsprung Disease (HSCR). HSCR treatment includes surgical removal of the aganglionic zone (AZ). During the pull-through procedure, it is critical to resect the TZ. Given the TZ’s...
Main Authors: | Christian Tomuschat, Stefan Mietzsch, Sebastian Dwertmann-Rico, Till Clauditz, Hansjoerg Schaefer, Konrad Reinshagen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-01-01
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Series: | Children |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/2/152 |
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