Primary reconstruction of a congenital anterior urethral diverticulum.

abstract：AIM:Although liver abscess (LA) is prevalent worldwide, especially in developing countries, there is a paucity of data regarding the protocol for management of LA in children. The aim of this study was to analyze the outcome of a protocol-based management of pediatric LA from a single institution. MATERIALS AND METHOD...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Roy Choudhury S,Khan NA,Saxena R,Yadav PS,Patel JN,Chadha R

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most common cystic lesion recognized antenatally is multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK). Recently, conservative management without nephrectomy has been advocated. The purpose of this study was to report our experience in the conservative management of unilateral MCDK. Between 1989 and 1997, 20 children with MCDK ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Oliveira EA,Diniz JS,Vilasboas AS,Rabêlo EA,Silva JM,Filgueiras MT

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lipiodol, a stable iodine addition product of fatty ethyl esters derived from poppyseed oil, has been used as a vehicle for targeted cytotoxic or radiotherapeutic treatment in adults with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma and in a few children with advanced hepatoblastoma (HB). Prolonged retention of lipiodol by t...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Towu E,Boxer G,Begent R,Zweit J,Spitz L,Hobbs K,Winslet M

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A small phallus causes great concern regarding genital adequacy. A concealed penis, although of normal size, appears small either because it is buried in prepubic tissues, enclosed in scrotal tissue penis palmatus (PP), or trapped due to phimosis or a scar following circumcision or trauma. From July 1978 to January 20...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Radhakrishnan J,Razzaq A,Manickam K

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cervicovaginal atresia is a rare Mullerian anomaly. The management of cervicovaginal atresia has evolved from historical recommendations of hysterectomy to various reconstructive procedures more recently. The latter carries a risk of significant morbidity and unknown fertility. We present our experience in t...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Kisku S,Varghese L,Kekre A,Sen S,Karl S,Mathai J,Thomas RJ,Barla RK

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:to report the early experience with the Kelly procedure for the treatment of bladder exstrophy (BE) in males. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Nine boys with BE were treated at our institute. One had an untouched BE, four had epispadias after neonatal bladder closure, and four were secondary phalloplasties. Data on surgi...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Berrettini A,Castagnetti M,Rigamonti W

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Apparently superior result was observed after open Kasai portoenterostomy in infant with biliary atresia. Our institute stopped performing laparoscopic portoenterostomy since 2007. We aimed to investigate the outcome after reintroduction of open portoenterostomy. METHODS:27 non-syndromic infants underwent open...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Chan KW,Lee KH,Wong HY,Tsui SY,Wong YS,Pang KY,Mou JW,Tam YH

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are essential dietary constituents. They are important as a source of energy, as structural components of cell membranes, and as signalling molecules. They have been demonstrated to be potent modulators of the immune response, and research has endeavoured to optimise...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Sweeney B,Puri P,Reen DJ

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Pancreatic neoplasms are uncommon in children. This study sought to analyze the clinical and pathological features of surgically resected pancreatic tumors in children and discuss management strategies. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective review of patients ≤21 years with pancreatic neoplasms who underwent su...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Sacco Casamassima MG,Gause CD,Goldstein SD,Abdullah F,Meoded A,Lukish JR,Wolfgang CL,Cameron J,Hackam DJ,Hruban RH,Colombani PM

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver transplantation (LT) for malignancy has had disappointing long-term results due to tumour recurrence. Ex-vivo dissection and auto-transplantation have had poor results when the tumor was obstructing bile ducts. Advances in liver surgery have made extensive liver resection safer, but cases of "unresectable" tumou...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Millar AJ,Hartley P,Khan D,Spearman W,Andronikou S,Rode H

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate early postoperative results in a case controlled study following clinical use of stem cells in extrahepatic biliary atresia (EHBA). METHODS:From July 2005 to March 2008, 30 cases of suspected EHBA were divided in two groups in an intervention study. Group A received autologous mononuclear bone marr...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Sharma S,Kumar L,Mohanty S,Kumar R,Datta Gupta S,Gupta DK

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a progressive, deteriorating complication of end-stage liver disease (ESLD) that occurs in 13-47% of liver transplant candidates. Although LT is the only therapeutic option for HPS, it has a high morbidity and mortality, especially in patients with severe hypoxemia before trans...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Urahashi T,Mizuta K,Sanada Y,Umehara M,Wakiya T,Hishikawa S,Hyodo M,Sakuma Y,Fujiwara T,Yasuda Y,Kawarasaki H

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children can cause significant impairment in linear growth, and delay in pubertal onset. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of surgery on linear growth in children with Crohn's disease (CD) who were resistant to medical therapy, and had documented evidence of growth impa...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Singh Ranger G,Lamparelli MJ,Aldridge A,Chong SK,Mitton SG,Albanese A,Kumar D

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At bilateral orchiopexy bilateral biopsies may be indicated to determine fertility potential. It is currently unknown if the serum inhibin B levels at time of orchiopexy reflect the testicular status of the bilaterally cryptorchid child. The aim of this study was to relate the results of inhibin B and FSH measurements...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Cortes D,Thorup J,Hogdall E,Norgaard-Pedersen B,Petersen BL,Hogdall C

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Partial hepatectomy (PH) can be an inevitable surgical therapy in some conditions, such as hepatic malignancies, trauma or partial liver transplantation. Its capacity for regeneration distinguishes the liver from other essential organs. Regeneration is a complex process involving growth factors, cytokines, tran...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Karaman A,Kirimlioglu H,Tas E,Karadag N,Gülsul C,Fadillioglu E,Demircan M

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The clinical application of autologous tissue-engineered skin analogs is an important strategy to cover large skin defects. Investigating biological dynamics, such as reinnervation after transplantation, is essential to improve the quality of such skin analogs. Previously, we have examined that our skin substit...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Biedermann T,Klar AS,Böttcher-Haberzeth S,Reichmann E,Meuli M

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM OF STUDY:Few studies have evaluated the incidence of familial vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) among multiple gestation births. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence and characteristics of VUR in twins in a large cohort of families with VUR. METHODS:Between 1998 and 2010, data were collected on 251 f...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Giannotti G,Menezes M,Hunziker M,Puri P

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retrocaval ureter is a relatively rare anomaly that usually manifests in the third or fourth decades. Symptoms are due to ureteric obstruction, either extrinsic by the abnormal inferior vena cava (IVC), or intrinsic ureteric hypoplasia. Surgery is needed for symptomatic cases and involves transection and relocation of...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Soundappan SV,Barker AP

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical repair of acquired tracheo-esophageal fistula may result in tracheal stenosis or esophageal stricture. We used fistula with esophageal cuff as flap to repair the tracheal defect. Esophageal repair was performed by rotating ends through 90° in opposite direction. This technique offers excellent repair in a sin...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Pandey V,Gangopadhyay AN,Gupta DK,Sharma SP,Kumar V

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In spite of advances in the treatment of childhood bladder and prostate rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), the ability to detect minimal residual disease correlates imperfectly with the ultimate outcome. We report the long-term follow-up of a child with microscopic residual RMS after chemotherapy. The correct interpretation of t...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Chertin B,Reinus C,Koulikov D,Rosenmann E,Farkas A,Chertin B

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study reviews the results of our previously described modification of the minimally invasive (Nuss) procedure for correction of pectus excavatum. It utilizes a subxyphoid incision with central fixation to maximize safe bar passage and minimize bar displacement. METHODS:Consecutive patients corrected wi...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Bond SJ,Rapstine E,Bond JM

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Biliary atresia (BA) is characterized by progressive inflammation of the biliary system. This inflammation persists and causes liver fibrosis, although jaundice disappears after Kasai portoenterostomy (KP). We aimed to confirm whether the oral administration of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) suppresses liver fibro...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Sumida W,Uchida H,Tainaka T,Shirota C,Hinoki A,Kato T,Yokota K,Oshima K,Shirotuki R,Chiba K,Tanaka Y

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary hydatid disease of the pancreas is rare. The authors report a 3-year-old girl who had a cystic mass in the head of the pancreas with no other viscera involved. At laparatomy the entire endocyst was totally extracted from the surrounding pancreatic parenchyma. The postoperative course was uneventful. She is cur...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Arikan A,Sayan A,Erikçi VS

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Perianal fistulous disease is present in 10-15% of children with Crohn's disease (CD) and is frequently complex and refractory to treatment, with one-third of patients having recurrent lesions. We conducted a systematic review of the literature to examine the best surgical strategy or strategies for pediatric c...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Kantor N,Wayne C,Nasr A

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) 2B is a hereditary syndrome including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), pheochromocytoma, gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, marfanoid facies, and multiple ganglioneuromas. MTC is the major cause of mortality, and often appears during the 1st decade of life. RET proto-oncogene mutatio...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Torre M,Martucciello G,Ceccherini I,Lerone M,Aicardi M,Gambini C,Jasonni V

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is the most common soft tissue tumour in children. This is the first time a facial RMS metastatic to the pancreas is reported. The patient was a 3-year-old boy with a symptomatic solitary pancreatic metastasis of a primary facial RMS, with already one relapse in a submental lymph node. Since thi...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Chatzizacharias NA,Lakhoo K

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Cervicothoracic and apical thoracic neuroblastoma pose unique surgical challenges. We report our experience with the trapdoor anterior thoracotomy (TAT) approach to overcome these difficulties. METHODS:Retrospective review of our centre's neuroblastoma database was conducted. Patients who underwent TAT at our ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Chui CH,Thirugnanam A

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of a critical airway in infants and toddlers with congenital tracheal stenosis (CTS) continues to be an enormous challenge to the surgeon. Until recently, this condition often proved fatal. Improvements in surgical techniques, anesthetic management, and postoperative critical care have resulted in succe...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Angel C,Murillo C,Zwischenberger J,Swischuk L,Graves D,Chernin J

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 5-month-old female was referred to the paediatric surgery clinic with a neck swelling in the right supra-clavicular region. This was thought clinically to be cystic hygroma. Pathology showed an ectopic salivary gland. This should be added to the list of differential diagnoses of neck swelling in childhood. ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Naguib NN,Hamza AF,Kiberu S,Vali A,Davies DJ,McGowan BA,Izzidien AY

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Recognition of physical child abuse is imperative for ensuring children's safety. Screening tools (ST) may increase identification of physical abuse; however, the extent of their use is unknown. This study assessed use of STs for physical abuse in children's hospitals and determined attitudes regarding STs. ME...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Crichton KG,Cooper JN,Minneci PC,Groner JI,Thackeray JD,Deans KJ

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00