Abstract
The new simple technique of rectal mucosal punch biopsy has been used successfully in 170 cases for diagnosing Hirschsprung's disease. The presented punch biopsy method, using a test tube with a side hole and laryngeal biopsy forceps, has proven to be superior to the rectal suction biopsy method associated with several demerits.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 942-944 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatric Surgery |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 1993 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Surgery
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health