StayCurrentMD · Update Course Rewind 2025: Botox for Hirschsprung’s: Where, When, and Why
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Video1 min·Published May 2026

Update Course Rewind 2025: Botox for Hirschsprung’s: Where, When, and Why

With Dr. Lei Wen · hosted by Dr. Jill Knepprath
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What the experts said6 expert statements · 4 host summaries
50% of polled surgeons would not inject Botox at the same time as pull-through procedure
EpidemiologicalLei Wen
The Cincinnati Children's group injects Botox at the same time of surgery
OpinionLei Wen
Cincinnati Children's study from 2020 to 2024 found decreased risk of enterocolitis within 31 days after pull-through procedure: 0% versus 30%
ClinicalLei Wen
There is no evidence on the number of units of Botox to use
Clinical
Better data is needed on Botox dosing
Opinion
Ultrasound guidance allows visualization of every layer, needle position, injection amount and location, and diffusion pattern
Clinical
A 2022 multi-center study found that 24% of patients undergoing pull-through procedure also received Botox
Host summaryJill Knepprath summarizing the discussion · not cited in answers
Patients that received Botox had a higher chance of diaper rash
Host summaryJill Knepprath summarizing the discussion · not cited in answers
Injecting Botox during pull-through procedure for Hirschsprung's disease has been shown to reduce enterocolitis risk
Host summaryJill Knepprath summarizing the discussion · not cited in answers
Dosing and guidance for Botox injection varies widely
Host summaryJill Knepprath summarizing the discussion · not cited in answers