Pediatric intestinal transplantation.

abstract：:This article discusses how to investigate various surgical causes of vomiting. Particular emphasis is placed on plain radiographic, ultrasound, and contrast study findings. The article touches upon nineteen different diseases, and encompasses diseases found in neonates to adolescents. ...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Maclennan AC

更新日期：2003-11-01 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：:Management of pediatric intestinal failure has evolved in recent decades, with improved survival since the advent of specialized multidisciplinary intestinal failure centers. Though sepsis and intestinal failure associated liver disease still contribute to mortality, we now have growing data on the long-term outcomes ...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Fullerton BS,Hong CR,Jaksic T

更新日期：2017-10-01 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：: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：:Open spina bifida or myelomeningocele (MMC) is a common birth defect that is associated with significant lifelong morbidity. Little progress has been made in the postnatal surgical management of the child with spina bifida. Postnatal surgery is aimed at covering the exposed spinal cord, preventing infection, and treat...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Adzick NS

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fallopian tubes are the essential genital ducts that convey the female sex cells for fertilization. They are differentiated and detectable early in fetal life. There are numerous paratubal and tubal abnormalities that can occur at any point in the female life. Some of these are rare but may initiate significant mo...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Perlman S,Hertweck P,Fallat ME

更新日期：2005-05-01 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：:Helicobacter pylori (Hp) was discovered in 1982 by the Australians Robin Warren and Barry Marshall. Initially rejected by a skeptical scientific community, it has since gained worldwide recognition as a clinically significant bacterium. The incidence of colonization with Hp increases with age, affecting approximately ...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Cilley RE,Brighton VK

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Improvements in parenteral nutrition and supportive therapy have led to a growing population of patients who survive for prolonged periods with short bowel syndrome. Definitive treatment for these patients requires innovative therapy based on a sound knowledge of small intestinal physiology and adaptation. Current und...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Collins JB,Georgeson KE,Vicente Y,Kelly DR,Figueroa R

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Slipping rib syndrome (SRS) is an under-diagnosed cause of intermittent, yet often debilitating lower rib and abdominal pain. SRS is caused by a hypermobility of the anterior false ribs that allows the 8th-10th ribs to slip or click as the cartilaginous rib tip abuts or slips under the rib above. Pain occurs from impi...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： McMahon LE

更新日期：2018-06-01 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：:Selection of outcome determinants and risk stratification are necessary to identify patients at higher risk for morbidity and mortality. This facilitates human and material resource allocation and allows for improved family counseling. While several different factors, including prenatal ultrasonographic bowel features...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Wissanji H,Puligandla PS

更新日期：2018-10-01 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：: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：:Recent advances in molecular biological techniques have increased our capability to distinguish the small differences in gene expression between subpopulations of cells found within specific tissues or tumor isolates. We use subtractive hybridization or subtractive cloning to generate information regarding genes that ...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Swendeman SL,La Quaglia MP

更新日期：1996-08-01 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：:The multi-disciplinary team is essential for the success of an adolescent bariatric surgical program. This article will describe the components of the team and their roles. Essential members include a pediatrician or pediatric subspecialist with an interest and expertise in adolescent obesity, a pediatric surgeon with...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Wulkan ML,Walsh SM

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Palliative care is now a core component of pediatric care for children and families who are confronting serious illness with a low likelihood of survival. Pediatric surgeons, in partnership with pediatric palliative care teams, can play a pivotal role in assuring that these patients receive the highest possible qualit...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Feudtner C,Blinman TA

更新日期：2013-08-01 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：:The unfavorable prognosis of congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) can be avoided if the patients are treated with high-dose glucose infusions and timely surgical intervention. Circumscribed foci used to be identified by selective percutaneous pancreatic vein catheterization and determination of the insulin level. Fluorine...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Mohnike W,Barthlen W,Mohnike K,Blankenstein O

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Telemedicine, the remote diagnosis and treatment of patients by means of technology, provides an alternative means for patients to gain access to health care services. Telemedicine is a general term that includes the use of various communication technologies, including telephone, email, or videoconferencing. Telemedic...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Lesher AP,Shah SR

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The outcome for children with congenital enteropathies or massive surgical resections has improved significantly over the past two decades. Advances in understanding of the pathophysiology of intractable diarrhea and of the mutations causing many of the congenital enteropathies have enabled initiation of preventive me...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Kocoshis SA

更新日期：2010-02-01 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：: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：: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：: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：: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 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：: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