Surgical options for short bowel syndrome.

abstract：:Hemangiomas, cystic hygromas, and teratomas are the most common bulky lesions presenting in the head and neck of infants, but cystic hygromas and teratomas are rare, and most hemangiomas are initially small. Historically, hemangiomas have been watched with the belief that they all involute with good results. Recogniti...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Filston HC

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Developmental psychopathology is common in children with exstrophy. It may be mild or severe, and it may persist or transform as the child grows. The pediatric urologist is ideally situated to identify signs or symptoms of early developmental psychopathology in these children. Presented in this article are techniques ...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Reiner WG

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pediatric surgeon deals with a large number and variety of congenital defects in neonates that frequently involve early surgical intervention and care. Because the neonatal cardiac physiology is unique, starting with the transition from fetal circulation and including differences in calcium metabolism and myocardi...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Hines MH

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Children with anorectal malformations (ARMs) constitute a significant group within a pediatric surgery practice. In females, the most common ARM is an imperforate anus with a rectovestibular fistula, followed by an imperforate anus with a rectoperineal fistula and then cloacal anomalies. Some malformations, such as an...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Breech L

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Understanding the complex multisystem dysfunction in the infant with a congenital hernia of the posterolateral diaphragm is still evolving and has changed radically during the last decade. The reduction in lung mass, in conjunction with surfactant deficiency and diminished compliance, leads to initial deficiencies in ...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Greenholz SK

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity affects 50% of adults and 18% of children in the USA. It has wide-ranging comorbidities with clinical, psychosocial, and economic ramifications. Obesity refers to a condition of excess body fat. The basis for weight gain is a fundamental imbalance between caloric intake and output, but individual variation bas...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Browne AF,Inge T

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The practice of pediatric surgery is at the crossroads of 2 specialties, pediatrics and surgery. At that vantage point, many ethical dilemmas can be seen. It is important for the pediatric surgeon to understand the special place of ethics in the care of children and how that care is influenced by society. The purpose ...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Beals DA

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biliary atresia (BA) remains an enigmatic disease with a degree of etiologic heterogeneity. A number of variants can be defined clinically, and these include the syndromic group (typically BA splenic malformation), cystic BA, and cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgM +ve associated BA. The remainder, and still the largest group, ...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Davenport M

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hirschsprung disease affects many children every year around the world. Currently, there is an extensive menu of diagnostic methods, and surgical treatments. This situation compels the physicians to follow the rationale of these interventions. The comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of Hirschsprung disease need sing...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： De La Torre L,Wehrli LA

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adult and pediatric urologists, gynecologists, and surgeons are often faced with primary reconstruction of complex congenital defects of the vagina as seen in cloacal anomalies, disorders of sexual development (DSD), and vaginal agenesis as well as with the secondary repair of post-surgical or radiation-induced vagina...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： van Leeuwen K,Baker L,Grimsby G

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Even if no large comparative studies enable us to definitely confirm the potential advantages of minimal retroperitoneoscopic access surgery, this new technique is now expanding in pediatric urology and considered today as feasible and safe in well-trained hands. The technique is described in detail; the main indicati...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Valla JS

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Disorders of sexual development (DSDs) are relatively rare congenital conditions in which the development of the chromosomal, gonadal, or anatomic sex is atypical. Some conditions may not manifest until puberty or adulthood. The examination and workup of either an infant or an older patient with suspected DSD should b...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： McCracken KA,Fallat ME

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After surgery for Hirschsprungs disease, most children thrive, have few if any episodes of abdominal distention and enterocolitis, and are fecally continent. However, there exists a small group of patients who do not do well. Either they suffer from persistent distension and enterocolitis or they experience soiling af...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Levitt MA,Dickie B,Peña A

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in technology have brought about the wide variety of imaging modalities that are presently available. The development of digital subtraction angiography, computed tomography, ultrasonography, and magnetic resonance imaging have had a particular impact on vascular imaging. These modalities, general principles ...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Meyer JS,Fellows KE

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enterocolitis remains a relatively common complication of Hirschsprung's disease with significant morbidity and mortality. The etiology of Hirschsprung's enterocolitis (HEC) is multifactorial and remains poorly understood. Preventative measures and better treatment modalities will evolve out of a better understanding ...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Vieten D,Spicer R

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the United States nearly 2 million people are burned every year; about 100,000 burns are moderate to severe and require hospitalization and about 5,000 deaths occur because of burns. The overall improvement in mortality and outcome of patients with severe burn trauma over the last decades can be attributed to the f...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Herndon DN,Spies M

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical management of children with Intestinal failure continues to evolve. The development of specialized teams focused on the management of these children has made the most significant impact in improving outcomes. Medical management strategies are centered on the provision of adequate fluid electrolytes and calorie...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Oliveira SB,Cole CR

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traditional surgical attitude regarding error and complications has focused on individual failings. Human factors research has brought new and significant insights into the occurrence of error in healthcare, helping us identify systemic problems that injure patients while enhancing individual accountability and teamwo...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Stein JE,Heiss K

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nephron-sparing surgery (NSS) is the treatment of choice for children with bilateral Wilms' tumor (WT), or with WT on a single kidney, or with WT and a disease of the contralateral kidney, or with benign kidney tumor. NSS is a reasonable alternative to nephrectomy in children at risk of metachronous WT, including chil...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Cozzi DA,Zani A

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Survey methodologies enable researchers to obtain information not routinely captured in electronic medical records, including how delivery of surgical care is perceived through the lens of a child, a parent or caregiver, or a surgeon. Here we describe the approach to using surveys to aid pediatric surgery practice. Th...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Kelley-Quon LI

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A malignant tumor of striated muscle origin, rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a childhood tumor that has benefited from nearly 30 years of multimodality therapy, culminating in a >70% overall 5-year survival. Prognosis for RMS is dependent on primary tumor site, age, completeness of resection, presence and number of metastat...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Dasgupta R,Fuchs J,Rodeberg D

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Injuries to the solid abdominal viscera (spleen, liver, kidney, pancreas) are common in children sustaining trauma by blunt mechanisms. Success with nonoperative management of these injuries has led to recent extensions of this approach to the management of higher-grade more complicated injuries typically treated oper...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Keller MS

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The spectrum of complications associated with congenital lung malformation is wide. They can range from fetal hydrops in utero to postnatal problems of ventilation, obstruction and infection; presentation may occur from the neonatal period to adulthood. Many lesions will remain asymptomatic while at the other end of t...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Fowler DJ,Gould SJ

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) continues to afflict approximately 7% of preterm infants born weighing less than 1500g, though recent investigations have provided novel insights into the pathogenesis of this complex disease. The disease has been a major cause of morbidity and mortality in neonatal intensive care units...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Hackam D,Caplan M

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The increase in multiple gestation pregnancies has resulted in significant health care implications for both mother and child. Our ability to diagnose and intervene on an at-risk multi-gestation pregnancy has dramatically improved. It is important for the pediatric surgeon to be equipped with a basic fund of knowledge...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Marwan AI,Zaretsky M,Feltis B

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present two patients who developed delayed fistulization following esophageal replacement surgery. The first is a 13-year-old child who, at the age of 3 years, underwent a trans-mediastinal colonic esophageal replacement for a refractory corrosive injury followed by a retrosternal reverse gastric tube after an earl...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Abdalwahab A,Al Namshan M,Al Rabeeah A,Laberge JM

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parasitic infestation is common in developing countries especially in Africa. Children are often more vulnerable to these infections. Many health problems result from these infestations, including malnutrition, iron-deficiency anemia, surgical morbidities, and even impaired cognitive function and educational achieveme...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Hesse AA,Nouri A,Hassan HS,Hashish AA

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The importance of having a reproducible scoring system to objectively assess the severity of fecal incontinence and its response to treatment is stressed, and a number of methods are described. The approach to conservative treatment and investigation is outlined. Recent advances in the surgical management of fecal inc...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Darakhshan AA,Williams NS

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An examination of and recommendations regarding the approval process for medical devices are presented. The typical pathways and hurdles laid out by the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are discussed, and options for marketing and use of medical devices are addressed. The first step in the regulatory process...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Connor JA

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hirschsprung (HSCR) disease is a relatively common neonatal developmental disorder of the enteric nervous system and is characterized by the absence of ganglion cells in the myenteric and submucosal plexuses of the distal intestine. This results in absent peristalsis in the affected bowel, and the development of a fun...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Dasgupta R,Langer JC

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00