Growth and Developmental Outcomes of Infants with Hirschsprung Disease Presenting in the Neonatal Period: A Retrospective Study

At 1 year of age, many infants with Hirschsprung disease have ongoing gastrointestinal problems. Their overall growth appears satisfactory, and most infants are developing normally; however, their mean general quotient appears shifted to the left. Longer-term studies will better define developmental outcomes.