Conclusion
The vast majority of patients treated with any one of the standard pull-through procedures achieve satisfactory continence and function with time. The attainment of normal continence is dependent on the intensity of bowel training, social background and respective intelligence of patients. Mental handicap, including Down syndrome, is invariably associated with long-term incontinence.
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Puri, P. (2006). Hirschsprung’s Disease. In: Puri, P., Höllwarth, M.E. (eds) Pediatric Surgery. Springer Surgery Atlas Series. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-30258-1_26
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