Balik, EOzok, GAvanoglu, AUlman, ITaneli, CHerek, O2019-10-272019-10-2719940179-03580179-0358https://hdl.handle.net/11454/33723The aim of the present study is to demonstrate a new, simple method of facilitating the submucosal dissetion that is the most difficult and time-consuming part of Soave's operation. For rectal submucosal dissection, oxygen under high pressure is insufflated via a needle inserted into the submucosal space at a level just above the peritoneal reflection of the rectum down to the anal canal. The technique has been successfully used in 35 cases of Hirschsprung's disease. A considerable reduction in the operating time and the incidence of iatrogenic mucosal perforations could be achieved. We conclude that the method is time-saving and provides safety during a period of the operation where scrupulous care is needed.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessHIRSCHSPRUNGS DISEASECHILDRENTREATMENTSOAVES OPERATIONSURGICAL TECHNIQUEArticle905.Jun459460WOS:A1994NT69800051N/A