The Impact of Preoperative Supplementation of Zinc

The Impact of Preoperative Supplementation of Zinc on Post-operative Outcomes in Children Undergoing Elective Surgery for Hirsch Sprung Disease

1. Pre operative anthropometric assessment including : weight in kg, height/length and BMI
2. Pre operative Zinc supplementation (dose according to the age) for 7 days preoperatively for cases
3. Postoperative data collection

Postoperative data collection :

• Length of hospital stay
• Complication and sorting of them
• Lab withdrawal of inflammatory markers on 2-3 day postoperatively

Inclusion Criteria:

1. All children patients with Hirschsprung disease admitted for surgical intervention with different ( age , sex )
2. Type of surgery : transanal pull through
3. Whose parents or caregivers approve for the participation in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with emergency situations
2. Whose parents or caregivers will not apply for the participation in the study