Current surgical management of Crohn's disease in childhood.

abstract：:Although most patients with esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheo-esophageal fistula (TEF) may benefit from "standard" management, which is deferred emergency surgery, some may present unexpected elements that change this paradigm. Birth weight, associated anomalies, and long gap can influence the therapeutic schedule o...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Conforti A,Morini F,Bagolan P

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric interventional radiology offers new treatment options not possible a few years ago. Interventional radiologists treat not only certain causes of hemorrhage but also symptomatic arteriovenous malformations, renovascular hypertension, and portal hypertension. Interventionalists help maintain liver and renal tr...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Iglesia KA,Fellows KE

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the past 10 years, the minimally invasive technique has become the standard approach for many thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic procedures in adults and children. We now know there are well-defined benefits to this approach. However, when it was introduced, the laparoscopic technique was quickly adopted without a...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： St Peter SD,Ostlie DJ

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastrointestinal bleeding in infants and children can be quite alarming and anxiety-provoking for parents and caregivers alike. In most cases the cause is benign, and the course self-limited. However, in the patient with significant bleeding, an aggressive diagnostic approach is warranted. The differential diagnosis c...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Brown RL,Azizkhan RG

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a common structural birth defect that affects approximately 1 in 2500 live births. Although the exact etiology of most cases of CDH remains unknown, it is becoming increasingly clear that genetic factors play an important role in many cases of CDH. In this paper, we review crit...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Scott DA

更新日期：2007-05-01 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：: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：:Minimally invasive surgical approaches to various pediatric surgical disease processes are becoming the standard of care. Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication is transitioning toward the preferred method for the surgical correction of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) disease in infants and children that do not respond to m...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Ostlie DJ,Holcomb GW 3rd

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After a short description of mediastinal anatomy and embryology, the authors illustrate the division of the mediastinum, based on criteria of either surgical anatomy or radiological anatomy. Lastly, they discuss the topographical distribution of the mediastinal masses in anterior, visceral, and posterior compartments ...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Esposito C,Romeo C

更新日期：1999-05-01 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：: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：: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：: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：: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：: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：: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：: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：:This article is designed to help the nonradiologist to form a logical imaging plan when presented with a diagnostic dilemma involving the pelvis of a young female. Common presenting problems are grouped under the categories of fetus, neonate and infant, child, and adolescent. Ultrasound is frequently the initial, and ...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Barnewolt CE

更新日期：1998-02-01 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：:Caring for children with colorectal and pelvic reconstructive needs is complex and requires a lifelong commitment from clinicians devoted to the field. There has been a myriad of advances that have improved care and it has become clear that an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach maximizes the goal of improving the...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Levitt MA

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital tracheobronchial stenosis is a rare disease characterized by complete tracheal rings that can affect variable lengths of the tracheobronchial tree. It causes high levels of morbidity and mortality both due to the stenosis itself and to the high incidence of other associated congenital malformations. Success...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Hewitt RJ,Butler CR,Maughan EF,Elliott MJ

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular liver tumors in the pediatric population can present a diagnostic dilemma. The most common hepatic vascular tumors are hepatic hemangiomas; however the differential diagnosis can also include other benign lesions and malignant masses. Management is unique to the type and nature of the specific lesion. Thus, c...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： McGuire A,Fernandez-Pineda I,Fishman SJ,Dickie BH

更新日期：2020-10-01 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：:The neurologically or immunologically impaired child suspected of having an acute abdomen presents a formidable challenge. However, a thorough understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of the disease on the normal host response to an intraabdominal disease permits early recognition and initiation of treatment. C...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Bensard DD,Haase GM

更新日期：1997-05-01 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：: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：:Pediatric trauma is usually a nonoperative experience for the pediatric general surgeon. The pediatric trauma surgeon resuscitates the child and then evaluates and triages the identified injuries. A common diagnostic tool is the computed tomography (CT) scan. Most children who require evaluation for significant trauma...

journal_title：Seminars in pediatric surgery

authors： Scaife ER,Rollins MD

更新日期：2010-11-01 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：: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：: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