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Hirschsprung's disease in Japan: analysis of 3852 patients based on a nationwide survey in 30 years.
Journal of pediatric surgery - 1 Jan 2005
Suita Sachiyo, Taguchi Tomoaki, Ieiri Satoshi, Nakatsuji Takanori
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: The introduction of laparoscope and transanal endorectal pull-through has caused a revolution in the operative procedures for Hirschsprung's disease. To study the changing profile of Hirschsprung's disease in Japan, the authors carried out a national survey. METHOD: Patient data were collected in 3 phases: group 1, 1628 patients between 1978 and 1982; group 2, 1121 patients between 1988 and...
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