New Heart-Shaped surgery may improve bowel function in kids with Hirschsprung's
NCT ID NCT02234219
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two surgical techniques for treating Hirschsprung's disease in children: the traditional Soave method and a newer heart-shaped anastomosis. The trial involved 177 children under 14 years old across multiple hospitals. The goal was to see which approach leads to better bowel function and fewer complications.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Heart-shaped anastomosis procedure
What this could lead to
If the heart-shaped technique works better, it could become a new standard surgery for Hirschsprung's disease, improving bowel control and quality of life for children.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial comparing two surgical methods, so results are already in. The new technique may not be significantly better than the traditional one, and surgery always carries risks like infection or complications.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Tongji Hospital
Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China