eHealth in Pediatric Surgery: Impact on Postsurgical Care After Reconstructive Surgery for Anorectal Malformations and Hirschsprung's Disease

In brief

This article examines an eHealth platform designed to enhance postoperative care for pediatric patients after reconstructive surgery for anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung's disease. The device enables bidirectional communication between families and surgical teams through chat, photo sharing, questionnaires, and video, supporting continuity of care after hospital discharge.

• eHealth device enables bilateral communication between families and surgical teams after discharge for ARM and HD patients.
• Platform supports multiple modalities: chat, photo sharing, questionnaires, and video for comprehensive remote monitoring.
• Technology addresses postsurgical care gap for complex reconstructive procedures requiring close follow-up.
• Digital tool empowers families to actively participate in postoperative care management at home.

Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.