Long-term outcomes and the quality of life of Hirschsprung disease in adolescents who have reached 18 years or older--a 47-year single-institute experience.

Abstract

Hirschsprung disease is considered to be curable when performing definitive surgery. However, the postoperative bowel function is not always satisfactory. The long-term postoperative function of bowel evacuation and the quality of life of such patients are considered to be important. In this study, we evaluated the general condition, bowel function, and social performance in adults who were older than 17 years who had suffered from Hirschsprung disease in childhood.