Pediatric hepatic vascular tumors.

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：: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：: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：: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：:Colorectal disease profiles for children in low- and middle-income settings (LMIC) are characterized by late presentation, increased complications and limited follow-up in many cases. There is a high prevalence of infectious conditions causing secondary colorectal disease such as Mycobacterium Tuberculosis(TB), Human ...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Brisighelli G,Etwire V,Lawal T,Arnold M,Westgarth-Taylor C

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Appendectomy has been the standard of care for appendicitis since the late 1800s, and remains one of the most common operations performed in children. The advent of data-driven medicine has led to questions about every aspect of the operation-whether appendectomy is even necessary, when it should be performed (timing)...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： St Peter SD,Snyder CL

更新日期：2016-08-01 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 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：: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：:Traditionally, pediatric surgical education consisted of exposure to patients, textbooks, lectures, team-based education, congresses, and workshops. Over the last decades, however, new information technology (IT) and the internet revolutionized the sharing of information and communication. IT has become relevant in pa...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Ure B,Zoeller C,Lacher M

更新日期：2015-06-01 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：: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：: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 maintenance of long-term venous access is critical to the livelihood of children in a variety of clinical situations, especially those who are dependent on parenteral nutrition. Whereas the traditional routes of either peripheral or central venous access are initially adequate, most of these sites eventually succu...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Juno RJ,Knott AW,Racadio J,Warner BW

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increased portal pressure is the product of both increased resistance to splanchnic flow through the liver and increased blood flow in the portal circuit. Although portal hypertension in children is less common than in adults, the important clinical end results are the same, ie, esophageal variceal hemorrhage, ascites...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Karrer FM

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：: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 treating hydrocephalus wit...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Adzick NS,Walsh DS

更新日期：2003-08-01 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：:In dealing with conjoined twins, we have adopted a pragmatic approach in balancing what is possible, parental wishes and the likely outcome for the children. We believe that separation where feasible should be undertaken but appreciate that a few parents may wish their children to remain joined. The advice that we giv...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Spitz L

更新日期：2015-10-01 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：:The use of laparoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures in children continues to increase. Thus, anesthesiologists are faced with an increasing number of children for whom anesthetic care is required during these procedures. Significant physiological alterations may occur that are related to patient positioning and the i...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Tobias JD

更新日期：1993-08-01 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：: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：:Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a congenital anomaly consisting of a posterolateral defect in the diaphragm also known as a Bochdalek hernia. It occurs in 1 in 2000 to 3000 newborns and is associated with a variable degree of pulmonary hypoplasia (PH) and persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPH). Despite remar...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Keijzer R,Puri P

更新日期：2010-08-01 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：: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：: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：:After a diagnosis of omphalocele during pregnancy, questions regarding long-term prognosis are of primary importance for parents. It is imperative that their questions are answered with substantiated data to promote confident decisions for their children. They frequently express concerns regarding long-term survival, ...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Baerg JE,Munoz AN

更新日期：2019-04-01 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：: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：: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