KARACHI, May 30: Paediatric surgeons on Sunday stressed upon the government to provide latest technology and investigation equipment for Hirschsprung's disease in major public sector hospitals of the country so that diagnosis could be made early.

They made these recommendations on the second day of "First National Workshop on Hirschsprung's disease" organised by Department of Paediatric Surgery, National Institute of Child Health (NICH) at its auditorium.

They said a patient suspected of having Hirschsprung's disease should be immediately admitted to hospital, as early investigation and management of the disease could change the outcome.

"Management of such patients should be carried out by trained paediatric surgeons at specialised units, failing which the incidence of complications can be very high," they said, adding that ethical issues along with other management aspects should also be given consideration and priority.

Dr Vivek from India and Dr Mohsin Azhar Ali gave demonstrations, while a panel discussion on various modes of investigation and management of disease including diagnosis of HD, colostomy, definitive surgery, outcome and controversies was held. -PPI