Cushing's syndrome caused by an adrenal adenoma.

abstract：:The authors report experience with 2 neonates with the unusual combination of intrathoracic stomach and Marfan's syndrome. ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Petersons A,Liepina M,Spitz L

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-nine children and adolescents with a solitary nodule of the thyroid gland were seen over a 16-yr period and 35 had their nodules removed surgically. All of the patients had preoperative thyroid scintiscans, of which 27 showed a cold nodule. The most common cause of solitary thyroid nodules was follicular adenom...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Hung W,August GP,Randolph JG,Schisgall RM,Chandra R

更新日期：1982-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:The role of serum gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) levels in predicting clinical outcomes after Kasai portoenterostomy (KPE) is unknown. This study analyzed whether postoperative GGT along with the aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (APRi) predicted prognosis of biliary atresia (BA...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Ihn K,Ho IG,Chang EY,Han SJ

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) often develops in children who have undergone prior repair of esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF). Fundoplication is necessary in many of these children. The complete wrap (Nissen) fundoplication is often used in this setting. However, poor results have been noted, with ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Snyder CL,Ramachandran V,Kennedy AP,Gittes GK,Ashcraft KW,Holder TM

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Buried Bumper (BB) is a complication of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) that leads to tube dysfunction and major morbidity. Although many techniques have been described to manage BB, none are universally adopted, and laparotomy remains the mainstay. We introduce a novel endoscopic technique in paediatric ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Goneidy A,Malakounides G,Aslam A

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sclerotherapy is a commonly utilized treatment for rectal prolapse in children. This study systematically evaluates the effectiveness and complications of various sclerosing agents in treating pediatric rectal prolapse. METHODS:After protocol registration (CRD-42018088980), multiple databases were searched....

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Hintz GC,Zou VZ,Baird R

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Castleman disease is a rare disorder characterized by lymphoid hyperplasia which rarely manifests in children. We present 2 cases which highlight both histologic variants of this disease, and provide suggestions regarding workup and treatment with the goal of making practitioners aware of Castleman disease in the diff...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Buesing K,Perry D,Reyes C,Abdessalam S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 12-year-old boy presented with a 7-year history of intermittent colicky epigastric pain. Serial abdominal ultrasound studies showed a contracted gallbladder, and single and double dose oral cholecystograms demonstrated nonfunction. All other investigation results were normal. At cholecystectomy, there was a fibrotic...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Lamont N,Winthrop AL,Cole FM,Langer JC,Issenman RM,Finkel KC

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study used retrospective review of patients with critical airway due to compression by an anterior mediastinal mass treated at a single pediatric teaching institution. Diagnostic workup is reviewed with a focus on diagnostic biopsy. Algorithm for streamlining the choice of biopsy technique and minimizing invasive...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Perger L,Lee EY,Shamberger RC

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Aggressive neuroblastomas avoid apoptosis and have increased expression of the antiapoptotic protein, Bcl-2. Insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) is mitogenic and may promote tumor survival by inhibiting apoptosis. The authors hypothesize that IGF-I may protect neuroblastoma cells from apoptosis by u...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Beierle EA,Strande LF,Chen MK

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While most situations of peritonitis, perforation and compromised blood flow in necrotizing enterocolitis are best handled by resection and stoma formation, primary resection and anastomosis should be considered in selected cases. Nine premature infants with NEC underwent bowel resection with primary anastomosis in th...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Kiessewetter WB,Taghizadeh F,Bower RJ

更新日期：1979-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:This study was aimed at applying fetal tissue engineering to chest wall reconstruction. METHODS:Fetal lambs underwent harvest of elastic and hyaline cartilage specimens. Once expanded in vitro, fetal chondrocytes were seeded onto synthetic scaffolds, which then were placed in a bioreactor. After bir...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Fuchs JR,Terada S,Hannouche D,Ochoa ER,Vacanti JP,Fauza DO

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The adrenal cortex is a critical component of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal/gonadal axis that coordinates the stress response and maintains homeostasis. The authors hypothesize that adrenal cortical cells can be transplanted in adrenal insufficiency states to regenerate the adrenal cortex. METHODS:Murine ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Dunn JC,Chu Y,Lam MM,Wu BM,Atkinson JB,McCabe ER

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intestinal obstruction in a 2-year-old girl with a histologically proven diagnosis of retroperitoneal yolk sac carcinoma developed after the second course of anticancer chemotherapy. Nonoperative treatment was not effective. Because the patient had fallen into a state of chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression, surgery ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Ohno Y,Kanematsu T

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent reports have demonstrated increasing lethality among young women after inflicted injuries (SII). The aim of this study was to examine sex differences in the methods and outcomes of childhood and adolescent SII. METHODS:The National Trauma Databank (v 7.0) was used to identify all patients 18 years or...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Branco BC,Inaba K,Barmparas G,Talving P,David JS,Plurad D,Green DJ,Demetriades D

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Gastroesophageal reflux is common in children with severe neurological impairment. Fundoplication may produce symptomatic improvement but has a high failure rate. Esophagogastric dissociation (EGD) is an alternative procedure for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux. The aim of this study is to evalu...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Goyal A,Khalil B,Choo K,Mohammed K,Jones M

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extrahepatic portal hypertension was induced in rats by portal venous constriction. Portal pressures on the fourth postconstriction day were significantly elevated in PVC rats when compared to control rats. Splenoportograms showed decreased hepatic flow and venous collaterals. Histologic sections showed gastric mucosa...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Grosfeld JL,Phelps TO,Jesseph JM

更新日期：1975-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rare disease that can mimic acute appendicitis is infarction of accessory spleen. It may occur in children and is difficult to diagnose preoperatively. Greater awareness of this entity may show not only that it is associated with other intraabdominal anomalies but also that it is more common in the tropics than else...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Onuigbo WI,Ojukwu JO,Eze WC

更新日期：1978-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mesenchymal hamartomas of the thorax are known as rare dysontogenetic tumorous non-neoplastic lesions. The juvenile active ossifying fibroma (JAOF) also is considered as a benign tumor like lesion of the mesenchymal connective tissue. The authors report the cases of 2 siblings-a 2-year-old girl with a hamartoma of the...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Golla S,Wit J,Guschmann M,Lübbert E,Kerner T

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author reports four newborns with large gastroschisis, in whom primary fascial closure could not be accomplished. They were successfully treated by primary repair with Gore-Tex patch. Gore-Tex patch closure is a safe and good alternative in large abdominal wall defects when primary fascial repair is not feasible. ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Stringel G

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report on an infant who had multifocal mesenchymal hamartoma of the right posterior chest wall. The tumors were found incidentally, on a chest radiograph, during routine evaluation for upper respiratory tract infection. Resection of both lesions with chest wall reconstruction was performed, with a good res...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Troum S,Dalton ML,Donner RS,Besser AS

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ideal colostomy type for patients with anorectal malformations (ARM) is undetermined. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of short-term complications comparing loop and divided colostomies. METHODS:After review registration (PROSPERO: CRD42016036481), multiple databases were searched for ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Youssef F,Arbash G,Puligandla PS,Baird RJ

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital hernias arising in the subcostal region are rare. We describe a case of a former preterm infant, born with congenitally fused right 11th and 12th ribs and a protuberant mass in the right subcostal region. This mass was associated with a small fascial defect and herniation of abdominal contents. At operation...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Monteagudo J,Ruscher KA,Margolis E,Balarezo F,Finck CM

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A two-year-old female presented with cholelithiasis. Preoperative work-up revealed no etiology. Analysis of the stones revealed the content to be pure calcium carbonate. The mother had taken a calcium carbonate supplement during the last four months of the pregnancy. This represents the first report of such an occurre...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Powell RW

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An infra-umbilical entry into the peritoneal cavity through a small incision, without anesthesia, for the identification and cannulation of an umbilical artery was employed for monitoring and therapy in five prematurely born neonates. The extra-peritoneal approach to umbilical artery identification and cannulation had...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Moore TC,Leake RD

更新日期：1977-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Persistence and dilation of the embryologic thyroglossal tract gives rise to the condition of thyroglossal duct cyst. Although these cysts have an embryologic origin, there is rarely a history of inheritance. A search of the literature shows only two family reports, which includes a total of nine patients. We report o...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Issa MM,deVries P

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unilateral cryptorchidism was induced in newborn Wistar rat pups. Using DNA flow cytometry to compare scrotal testes of control and cryptorchid animals, there was a significant difference decrease in the haploid cell population in cryptorchid animals from 40 days of age. Orchidopexy was performed at 30 days (at the ti...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Quinn FM,Crockard AD,Brown S

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Scarcity of small donors results in a high mortality rate for children on liver transplant waiting lists. To alleviate this problem, we have recently started to reduce the size of livers from older donors to use in children. In the last year, a total of 20 liver transplants were performed in 17 patients, including sev...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Superina RA,Strasberg SM,Greig PD,Langer B

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The mortality rate for pediatric trauma patients cared for in adult trauma centers has been shown, by means of TRISS methodology, not to differ significantly from that of the Major Trauma Outcome Study (MTOS). The question remains, however, whether the outcome of injured children is better in a designated pedia...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Hall JR,Reyes HM,Meller JL,Loeff DS,Dembek R

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:The authors have investigated hepatocyte transplantation using biodegradable polymer scaffolds as a possible treatment of end-stage liver disease. The purpose of this study was to investigate the survival rate and function of hepatocytes alone or cocultured with other cell types on 3-dimensional biod...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Kaihara S,Kim S,Kim BS,Mooney DJ,Tanaka K,Vacanti JP

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00