Radiologic diagnosis of a newborn with cloaca.

abstract：:The treatment of children who have major abdominal injuries has changed significantly during the past 2 decades. Surgical restraint has been the theme, and increased awareness of anatomic patterns and physiological responses has prompted successful nonoperative care of many solid organ injuries in children. The contri...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Stylianos S

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Crohn's disease is a chronic transmural inflammatory disease that may involve any portion of the gastrointestinal tract. It is being reported with increasing frequency in children of all ages. The diagnosis of Crohn's disease in children is dependent on the clinical, radiological, endoscopic, and pathological material...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Telander RL,Schmeling DJ

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Central venous catheters (CVC) are commonplace in the management of critically ill patients and serve a variety of purposes. Venous access is important for the administration of fluid and medications as well as blood procurement needed for lab analyses. However, not every critically ill patient requires a CVC. This ar...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Jamshidi R

更新日期：2019-02-01 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：:The salivary glands comprise three main pairs of glands (ie, the parotid, the submandibular, and the sublingual) and a number of minor glands found in the mucosa of the upper aerodigestive tract. Lesions may be inflammatory or obstructive in nature or may stem from granulomatous or neoplastic disease. As such, establi...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Mehta D,Willging JP

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital obstructive uropathy is a relatively common developmental malformation, and severely affected fetuses die soon after birth from oligohydramnios-induced pulmonary hypoplasia or renal failure. Prenatal ultrasonography can reliably diagnose the specific anatomic defect, and using fetal urine sampling we can de...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Estes JM,Harrison MR

更新日期：1993-05-01 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

abstract：:Identification of CDH infant populations at high risk for mortality postnatally may help to develop targeted care strategies, guide discussions surrounding palliation and contribute to standardizing reporting and benchmarking, so that care strategies at different centers can be compared. Clinical prediction rules are ...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Daodu O,Brindle ME

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuroblastoma is a heterogenous disease, with solid tumors arising in the adrenal gland or paraspinal regions in young children. Neuroblastoma is unique, with varied presentation and prognosis based on primary location and tumor stage. Tumor behavior and response to treatment ranges from spontaneous regression to diss...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Olecki E,Grant CN

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Omphalomesenteric duct malformations comprise a wide spectrum of anatomic structures and associated symptoms (or no symptoms). They may range from a completely patent omphalomesenteric duct at the umbilicus to a variety of lesser remnants including cysts, fibrous cords connecting the umbilicus to the distal ileum, gra...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Moore TC

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Soft tissue sarcomas of childhood are a heterogenous group of tumors with a wide spectrum of presentations and outcomes. Most patients require multimodal therapy with chemotherapy, surgery and/or radiation. Improved outcomes in recent decades have been achieved through improvements in the comprehensive care of these c...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Lautz TB,Hayes-Jordan A

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) and Alagille syndrome (AS) are conditions caused by either an autosomal recessive or an autosomal dominant genetic defect, and they are both characterized by cholestasis, jaundice, and severe debilitating pruritus refractory to medical management. Before the advent ...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Lemoine C,Superina R

更新日期：2020-08-01 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：:Blunt cerebrovascular injury in children is an uncommon occurrence that if missed and left untreated can result in devastating long-term neurologic consequences. Diagnosis can be readily obtained by a computed tomographic angiogram of the head and neck. If confirmed, treatment with antithrombotic therapy dramatically ...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Fenton SJ,Bollo RJ

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For most children, cancer has become a curable disease. With this increased survival, the late effects of the diagnosis of cancer and its therapy have assumed increased importance for these children. Multiple late effects of essentially all organ systems have been described in selected groups of survivors. These may b...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Neglia JP

更新日期：1993-02-01 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：: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：:Conventional treatment of respiratory failure involves positive pressure ventilation with high concentrations of inspired oxygen. If adequate gas exchange still cannot be achieved extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may be an option. The general indication for ECMO for respiratory insufficiency is a reversible ...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Frenckner B,Radell P

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Focal developmental malformations of the lung are a heterogeneous group of lesions that display a variety of features. They often are thought to be quite distinct entities, but there is considerable overlap among these lesions. Both standard nomenclature and common usage do not identify clearly the components of these...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Langston C

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Splenectomy in childhood usually is required for hematologic disorders such as hereditary spherocytosis, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, or sickle cell disease. The laparoscopic approach for splenectomy in children has been developed and advanced over the past 5 years. New techniques and equipment allow the procedure...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Rescorla FJ

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric germ cell tumors represent a diverse group of tumors that present from in utero through adolescence at many nongonadal locations, from the neck to the sacrococcygeal region. Surgical resection remains the central element of management, and accurate surgical staging is essential to properly ascertain the corr...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Rescorla FJ

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neonatal surgery is recognized as an independent discipline in general surgery, requiring the expertise of pediatric surgeons to optimize outcomes in infants with surgical conditions. Survival following neonatal surgery has improved dramatically in the past 60 years. Improvements in pediatric surgical outcomes are in ...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Escobar MA Jr,Caty MG

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most children with short bowel syndrome experience spontaneous small bowel adaptation over time. This allows the majority to be weaned from parenteral nutrition. There are, however, some children who cannot be weaned and are potential candidates for techniques to promote intestinal adaptation and intestinal lengthenin...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Vernon AH,Georgeson KE

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

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：: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：:Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) has evolved over the past two decades. Originally aimed to standardize care among adults undergoing colorectal surgery, the tenets that developed have since been broadly accepted by a large number of adult surgical subspecialties, including bariatric surgery. This multidisciplina...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Derderian SC,Rove KO

更新日期：2020-02-01 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：:There are many clinical situations of concern that may be unique to pediatric anesthesiologists. The author discusses four of the more common presentations: asthma, cystic fibrosis, anterior mediastinal masses, and latex allergy. Many such issues can be resolved before surgery by consultation with members of the opera...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Shapiro JH

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sternal clefts, ectopia cordis, and Cantrell's pentalogy continue to be very rare congenital anomalies in pediatric surgery. Unfortunately, these conditions present as neonatal emergencies and demand early surgical intervention. This article reviews the embryological development of the chest wall, specific sternal def...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Engum SA

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the leading cause of death from gastrointestinal causes in premature infants, and its overall survival has not improved in the past three decades. While the precise cause of NEC remains incompletely understood, we and others have shown that a major predisposing factor in the developm...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Hackam DJ,Good M,Sodhi CP

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00