Renal and peri-renal abscesses in children: proposed physio-pathologic mechanisms and treatment algorithm.

abstract：:Pharyngeal perforations are uncommon in children and are usually secondary to instrumentation or external penetrating injuries. A delay in management can lead to life-threatening complications such as retropharyngeal abscess, mediastinitis, and airway compromise. We report three children who had pharyngeal perforation...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Luqman Z,Khan MA,Nazir Z

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Pediatric patients with intestinal failure need long-term parenteral nutrition (PN), but this nutritional support causes liver dysfunction, such as intestinal failure-associated liver disease (IFALD). Several studies have shown that the lipid emulsion produced by soybean oil (SO) is associated with the occurren...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Machigashira S,Kaji T,Onishi S,Yamada W,Yano K,Yamada K,Masuya R,Kawano T,Nakame K,Mukai M,Ieiri S

更新日期：2018-02-01 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：:Mortality rates in neonatal surgery have dropped markedly, illustrating the enormous progress made. Yet, new questions have arisen. To mention one, health care budgets have tightened. It follows that the effects of medical interventions should be weighted against their costs. As evidence was particularly sparse, we se...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Poley MJ,Brouwer WB,Busschbach JJ,Hazebroek FW,Tibboel D,Rutten FF,Molenaar JC

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The morphogenesis of the external genitalia of human fetuses (16-250 mm crown-rump [CR] length, 6-26 weeks of gestation) obtained after medical termination of pregnancy were studied. Differential development (male/female) started after 50 mm CR length (9 weeks). At that time the external genitalia consisted of a cylin...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Ammini AC,Sabherwal U,Mukhopadhyay C,Vijayaraghavan M,Pandey J

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glicentin, the main component of enteroglucagon, has trophic effects on intestinal mucosa. It may also have an inhibitory effect on extraintestinal invasion of enteric bacteria. We have established an in vitro bioassay system for determining the effects of recombinant human glicentin on bacterial internalization by co...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Chiba M,Sanada Y,Kawano S,Murofushi M,Okada I,Yoshizawa Y,Gomi A,Yatsuzuka M,Toki A,Hirai Y

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Repair of giant inguino-scrotal hernia (GISH) in male infants is a difficult operation, even in experienced hands. It requires an immaculate technique to avoid known complications such as tearing of the sac, injury to delicate testicular vessels and dividing of vas deferens. Moreover, a recurrence rate of 9% is noted ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Banieghbal B

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify potential metabolic biomarkers for distinguishing malignant and benign thyroid nodules in children and adolescents using a metabolomics approach. METHODS:A total of 96 consecutive patients (median age 14.29 ± 2.31 years, range 9-18 years) who underwent thyroidectomy and 40 healthy controls were enr...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Zhou Q,Zhang LY,Xie C,Zhang ML,Wang YJ,Liu GH

更新日期：2020-02-01 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：:A new technique for primary reconstruction of a congenital anterior urethral diverticulum is described. This operation eliminates the obstruction caused by the distal lip of the diverticulum and at the same time strengthens the unsupported urethral wall using tissue from the walls of the diverticulum. It has been used...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Bhatnagar V,Lal R,Mitra DK

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent reports indicate that extracellular matrix and cytoskeleton plasmalemmal elements are altered in infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS). Desmin is a cytoskeletal protein that is important for the organization and function of muscular fibers. It has been found to be increased in the smooth muscle in chro...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Guarino N,Shima H,Puri P

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report two patients with extrahepatic portal hypertension and repeated massive bleeding from esophageal varices who underwent urgent distal splenorenal shunting (DSRS) after having proved refractory to medical treatment, endoscopic sclerotherapy, and ligation of esophageal varices. Their ages and weights w...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Vila Carbó JJ,Ibáñez V,Lluna J,Roca A,Genovés I,García-Sala C

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Confirmation of the clinical diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease on standard rectal suction biopsy requires demonstration of aganglionosis in 60 adequate serial sections of submucosa. Positive staining for acetylcholinesterase (AChE), demonstrating an increase in nerve fibres within the lamina propria, muscularis muco...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Byard RW,Carli M

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retrocaval ureter is abnormal looping of the proximal ureter behind the inferior vena cava. The aberrant anatomy results in the compression of the ureter causing hydronephrosis. This is a very infrequent cause of hydronephrosis in children. Association of retrocaval ureter with a stone in the looping segment of the ur...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Kanojia RP,Bawa M,Handu AT,Naredi BK,Menon P,Rao KL

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the efficacy and safety between single-incision, transscrotal orchidopexy, and the traditional inguinal orchidopexy in children. METHODS:A systematic search of the electronic databases was conducted to identify studies compared the transscrotal orch...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Feng S,Yang H,Li X,Yang J,Zhang J,Wang A,Lai XH,Qiu Y

更新日期：2016-10-01 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：BACKGROUND:There is a shortage of surgeons in Africa, and this shortage is particularly acute in paediatric surgery with most paediatric patients being cared for by general surgeons. The use of information technology to augment teaching in paediatric surgery in Africa is appealing but often unsuccessful due to the cost...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Hadley GP,Mars M

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colonic atresia and choledochal cyst are rare congenital abnormalities and there are few cases of their coexistence reported in the literature. We report a case of choledochal cyst and colonic atresia in a term neonate. Our prenatal ultrasonographic and intraoperative findings support the idea that these two entities ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Nijagal A,Ozgediz D,Feldstein VA,Lee H,Harrison MR

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Injury severity scoring tools allow systematic comparison of outcomes in trauma research and quality improvement by indexing an expected mortality risk for certain injuries. This study investigated the predictive value of the empirically derived ICD9-derived Injury Severity Score (ICISS) compared to expert c...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Allen CJ,Wagenaar AE,Horkan DB,Baldor DJ,Hannay WM,Tashiro J,Namias N,Sola JE

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Macrophages (MPs) produce increased levels of proinflammatory cytokines in Crohn's disease; these cytokines are thought to play a central role in the occurrence of the disease. Biologics are currently available for anti-cytokine therapy, but treating intestinal inflammation through direct suppression of proinflammator...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Hinoki A,Yoshimura K,Fujita K,Akita M,Ikeda R,Nagashima M,Nomura M,Satomi A

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Intestinal perforation (IP) is a fatal complication in extremely low birth weight infants (ELBWI). We started administrating enteral miconazole (MCZ) to ELBWI in 2002. Since then, the incidence of IP has significantly decreased. The aim of this study was to elucidate the prophylactic effect of MCZ for the treat...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Torikai M,Ibara S,Ieiri S,Hamada T,Noguchi H,Sueyoshi K,Fukuda T,Abeyama K

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-operative management of gastroschisis also known as plastic closure (PC) has been described as an alternative to conventional primary operative closure (POC) or staged silo closure (SSC). The aim of this study was to compare these techniques in neonates with gastroschisis. A retrospective review of neonates with g...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Bonnard A,Zamakhshary M,de Silva N,Gerstle JT

更新日期：2008-07-01 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

abstract：:Endoscopic management is the accepted form of treatment for posterior urethral valves (PUV). The Nd:YAG laser has been in clinical use for many decades, but has been used only sporadically for ablating PUV. In this study, PUV were diagnosed by micturating cystourethrogram (MCU). In the 9-month period beginning March 1...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Bhatnagar V,Agarwala S,Lal R,Mitra DK

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious condition with a high morbidity and mortality commonly affecting premature babies. Data for the impact of the long-term disease burden in developing countries are limited although poor long-term outcome of surgically managed patients has been shown in terms of inc...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Arnold M,Moore SW,Sidler D,Kirsten GF

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A reproducible technique was developed experimentally in pigs for construction of a 'composite bowel tube' (CBT) made up of ileal mucosa that was grafted to a mucosally denuded colonic muscle surface vascularised by the colonic mesentery. Macroscopic and microscopic studies at terminal laparotomy revealed a viable, mu...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Bianchi A,Lendon M,Ward ID

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) is a rare childhood malignancy. Although overall survival is favorable, recurrent tumors are associated with poor outcomes. As most recurrences occur within 3 years of presentation, the utility of long-term surveillance is uncertain. METHODS:Patients with SCTs evaluated and man...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Padilla BE,Vu L,Lee H,MacKenzie T,Bratton B,O'Day M,Derderian S

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Acute respiratory distress syndrome, with the need for invasive mechanical ventilation (MV) remains a major cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity. Although venovenous extracorporeal lung support (VV-ECLS) has become a standard of care procedure in neonatal patients with acute pulmonary failure there are no ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Schmidt F,Kuebler J,Ganter M,Jack T,Meschenmoser L,Sasse M,Boehne M,Bertram H,Beerbaum P,Koeditz H

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Migration of particulate matter from plastic tubing and solid plastic implants has been documented in a number of studies, including some with the use of cardiac bypass, haemodialysis, and pump-assisted intravenous infusions. In order to ascertain whether silicone embolisation occurs when children have an Ivac 560 pum...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Dewan PA,Owen AJ,Ashwood PJ,Terlet J,Byard RW

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a rare case of massive haematochezia due to hookworm infestation that required two laparotomies before the cause of bleeding could be diagnosed. The need to consider this parasite as a possible cause of gut bleeding in endemic countries is stressed, as early recognition may avoid unnecessary investigations a...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Minocha A,Mitra DK,Sahni P,Karak A

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00