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Diagnostic accuracy of barium enema versus full‐thickness rectal biopsy in children with clinically suspected Hirschsprung's disease: A comparative cross‐sectional study

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Abstract

BE is sufficiently accurate in the diagnosis of children with HSD, suggesting BE would likely be used to inform surgical management in settings where confirmatory biopsy is lacking. However, clinical judgment is warranted in interpreting negative BE findings.

Research topics

  • Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies
  • Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
  • Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments

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DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1798

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