Experience with Hirschsprung’s Disease at a Tertiary Hospital in Kenya

Experience with Hirschsprung’s Disease at a Tertiary Hospital in Kenya

Background: Hirschsprung’s disease presents unique characteristics in Africans. Previous literature has reported high complication rates. We examined our single-institution experience with Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) to evaluate outcomes related to the different phases of care. Study Design: Reco...

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Main Authors:	K. Ongeti, BSc., MBChB, H. Saidi, M. Tharao, BSc., MBChB
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Surgical Society of Kenya 2009-07-01
Series:	The Annals of African Surgery
Online Access:	https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/experience-with-hirschsprungas-dise

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