Hirschsprung Disease Specialists in Karnataka

Treatment & Types of Hirschsprung Disease in Karnataka

Surgical treatment, known as a pull-through procedure, removes the affected segment of bowel lacking normal nerve cells and connects the healthy bowel directly to the anus, typically restoring normal bowel function. Before definitive surgery, some infants require an initial procedure to create a temporary stoma to relieve the obstruction and allow the bowel to decompress. Long-term follow-up is important, as some children experience ongoing bowel management challenges or are at risk for complications such as enterocolitis even after successful surgery.

Hirschsprung disease is classified by the extent of affected bowel: short-segment disease, involving only the lowest part of the large intestine and the most common form, and long-segment disease, extending further up the colon or, rarely, involving the entire colon, which generally requires more complex surgical management and carries a higher risk of long-term bowel function challenges.