"Hirschsprung's Disease and Allied Disorders" is the third edition of a comprehensive study of the neuronal disorders of the lower gastrointestinal tract in children. Important new studies and progress in research on bowel motility and motility disorders are covered in detail as well as new aspects concerning the embryology, functional anatomy of the enteric nervous system. In particular new insights have been received from the studies in the genetics of Hirschsprung's disease. Special emphasis is laid on new surgical techniques, especially on the laparoscopic approach in combination with Soave's or Duhamel's technique.

Hirschsprung's Disease: A Historical Perspective - 1691-2005

Development of the Enteric Nervous System
Functional Anatomy of the Enteric Nervous System
Animal Models of Aganglionosis
The Molecular Genetics of Hirschsprung's Disease
Normal Colonic Motor Function and Relevant Structure
Pathophysiology of Hirschsprung's Disease
Hirschsprung's Disease: Clinical Features
Congenital Anomalies and Genetic Associations in Hirschsprung's Disease
Enterocolitis Complicating Hirschsprung's Disease
Diagnosis of Hirschsprung's Disease and Allied Disorders
Functional Diagnosis
Histopathological Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis of Hirschsprung's Disease
NADPH-Diaphorase Histochemistry
Immunohistochemical Studies
Electron Microscopic Studies of Hirschsprung's Disease
Intestinal Neuronal Malformations (IND): Clinical Experience and Treatment
Neurocristopathies and Particular Associations with Hirschsprung's Disease
Megacystis-Microcolon-Intestinal Hypoperistalsis Syndrome
Degenerative Hollow Visceral Myopathy Mimicking Hirschsprung's Disease
Adynamic Bowel Syndrome
Anal Sphincter Achalasia and Ultrashort Hirschsprung's Disease
Laparoscopically Assisted Anorectal Pull-Through
Swenson's Procedure
Soave's Extramucosal Endorectal Pull-Through Procedure
Rehbein's Procedure (Deep Anterior Resection)
Transanal Pull-Through for Hirschsprung's Disease
Duhamel's Procedure
Early and Late Complications Following Operative Repair of Hirschsprung's Disease
Long-Term Results and Quality of Life After Treatment of Hirschsprung's Disease and Allied Disorders
Laparoscopic-Assisted Transanal Pull-Through for Hirschsprung's Disease.