Pyomyositis in children, caused by anaerobic bacteria.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of a slightly anterior, stenotic anus is a low anorectal malformation. It is a type of rectoperineal fistula. The cardinal symptoms are constipation and straining at stool. Hendren described a technically simple anoplasty for this condition in 1978. Controversy about terminology has led to a lac...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Whyte C,Canty TG,Smith J,Melody K

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fetuses can survive with complete airway obstruction caused by placental gas exchange until birth when full ventilatory function is required. The authors present a case in which prenatal scans suggested that adequate ventilation would not be achievable because of the presence of an intrathoracic tumor. An EXIT procedu...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Parry AJ,Carroll S,Lotto A,Wolf A,Tometzki AJ,Soothill P

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In August 1996, a 7-year-old boy was crushed from behind into the steering wheel of a go-cart, suffering a tear of his right innominate artery into the aortic arch, a 2-inch tear of the posterior trachea into left main bronchus, and 2 4-inch tears in the esophagus. These were all repaired on cardiopulmonary bypass thr...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Ein SH,Friedberg J,Chait P,Forte V,Najm H

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mucosal atrophy and bowel shortening are the hallmark of proximal intestinal diversion for extensive necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) or Thiry-Vella fistulas (TVF), in which the ends of a defunctionalized loop of intestine are exteriorized as stomas. Recombinant human interleukin-11 (rhIL-11) is a pleiotropic...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Dickinson EC,Tuncer R,Nadler EP,Koltuksuz U,Boyle P,Alber SM,Watkins SC,Ford HR

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a 4-year span, 12 patients with hepatic trauma were treated at our institution. After initial resuscitation, three underwent emergency celiotomy because of the severity of their injuries. This communication analyses the other nine. All of these had significant liver injuries and were managed nonoperatively. Hepatic...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Grisoni ER,Gauderer MW,Ferron J,Izant RJ Jr

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the fetus with congenital hydrocephalus, obstruction to the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) results in ventricular dilation and neurologic impairment. Decompression of the obstructed ventricles before birth may ameliorate the damage and allow normal development to proceed. Although appealing, this pathophysiologi...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Nakayama DK,Harrison MR,Berger MS,Chinn DH,Halks-Miller M,Edwards MS

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) is one of the principal stimuli of linear growth. Growth failure in children with chronic cholestatic jaundice may be related to decreased hepatic synthesis of IGF-I. It was hypothesized that (1) biliary obstruction would lead to growth retardation and decreased circulating IGF-I l...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Katz S,Pescovitz OH,Grosfeld JL

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Currently, animal models used for mechanical intestinal lengthening utilize a single lengthening procedure prior to analysis or restoration back into continuity. Here we developed a novel surgical model to examine the feasibility of repeated lengthening of intestinal segments. METHODS:A Roux-en-Y jejunojejunos...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Scott A,Sullins VF,Steinberger D,Rouch JD,Wagner JP,Chiang E,Lee SL,Wu BM,Dunn JC

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method of back closure with the use of latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap in cases of myelomeningocele is reported. A three-layer cover consisting of the skin, subcutaneous fat, and the muscle with proper innervation and blood supply of the flap permits successful closure of large defects. Well-vascularized coverage...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Jaworski S,Dudkiewicz Z,Lodziński K,Lenkiewicz T

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intrathoracic stomach is a rare and serious congenital abnormality. The anomaly may be complicated by gastric volvulus and can lead to ischemic gastric infarction in the neonate. If diagnosed antenatally, neonatal management can be planned in advance so as to reduce morbidity. This anomaly must be differentiated from ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Al-Assiri A,Wiseman N,Bunge M

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The combination of megacystis with microcolon and severe intestinal hypoperistalsis constitutes a rarely encountered syndrome in neonates. Of 16 previously reported cases, 14 have occurred in females and all but one have been fatal. Various forms of intestinal diversions have been unsuccessful. Aganglionosis has been ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Gillis DA,Grantmyre EB

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Previous reports of laparoscopic repair of Morgagni hernias in children have involved relatively complex laparoscopic techniques. This report describes a simpler method of repair that we have applied to 4 children. METHODS:Four children with retrosternal (Morgagni) hernias underwent primary laparosc...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Azzie G,Maoate K,Beasley S,Retief W,Bensoussan A

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Citrulline, a nonprotein amino acid synthesized by enterocytes, is a biomarker of bowel length and the capacity to wean from parenteral nutrition. However, the potentially variant effect of jejunal versus ileal excision on plasma citrulline concentration [CIT] has not been studied. This investigation compared s...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Gutierrez IM,Fisher JG,Ben-Ishay O,Jones BA,Kang KH,Hull MA,Shillingford N,Zurakowski D,Modi BP,Jaksic T

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The use of biologic mesh where native tissue deficiencies limit reconstructive options has been well documented in the adult population, with increasing use to address the special requirements of complex abdominal wall reconstruction. There is, however, little documented evidence as to the safety and effic...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Siy RW,Pferdehirt RE,Izaddoost SA

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A consecutive series of 90 children with anorectal malformations was reviewed for urologic problems related to lower urinary tract dysfunction. Neurogenic bladder-sphincter dysfunction was seen in 22 patients (24%), all but one of whom had sacral agenesis. Vesicoureteral reflux was present in 60% of the patients with ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Boemers TM,de Jong TP,van Gool JD,Bax KM

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Anorectal achalasia (AA) may persist after pull-through (PT) for Hirschsprung's disease (HD), which may cause postoperative enterocolitis (POE) and constipation. The authors modified the Soave PT (modified Soave PT, MSPT) to eliminate AA, and present their results. METHODS:This was a 16-year retrosp...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Miyano T,Yamataka A,Urao M,Kobayashi H,Lane GJ

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The embryological development of the hepatobiliary bud presupposes that biliary and duodenal malformations are often associated. On the other hand, the association of biliary atresia with more distal small bowel malformations, possibly due to a vascular accident, seems to be fortuitous. We herewith report such a case ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Le Coultre C,Fête R,Cuendet A,Berclaz JP

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Biliary tree cystic malformations (BCM) occur rarely. Current progress in ultrasonography makes it possible to identify them prenatally. The aim of this study was to analyze retrospectively prenatal ultrasound patterns of 5 consecutive subhepatic cysts in an effort to differentiate the BCM before bir...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Casaccia G,Bilancioni E,Nahom A,Trucchi A,Aite L,Marcellini M,Bagolan P

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory cloacogenic polyp (ICP) is a rare lesion arising in the region of the anorectal transitional zone. It is likely caused by occult internal prolapse. Most cases reported in the literature are in the adult population. This is a report of ICP in four children. Awareness of this entity in children is important...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Bass J,Soucy P,Walton M,Nizalik E

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchial atresia is a rare congenital anomaly, and neonatal presentation is extremely rare. Bronchial atresia often affects segmental or subsegmental bronchi, and bronchial atresia of a lobar bronchus is also rare. We report 2 cases of prenatally diagnosed congenital lobar emphysema caused by bronchial atresia at the...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Seo T,Ando H,Kaneko K,Ono Y,Tainaka T,Sumida W,Hayakawa M,Itakura A

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNETs) are uncommon, representing approximately 1% of all sarcomas. Pancreatic PNETs have been reported only 12 times in the literature. This report presents the first case of a patient with a PNET exhibiting precocious puberty. The clinical presentation, surgical management, and path...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Schutte WP,Knight PJ

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The distribution of ganglion cells in the transition zone of Hirschsprung Disease (HD) colons is extremely variable. Determining the resection margin based on intraoperative biopsies may be imprecise. Multiphoton microscopy (MPM) is a novel imaging technology with the ability to visualize tissues in real tim...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Aggarwal A,Jain M,Frykman PK,Xu C,Mukherjee S,Muensterer OJ

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In one case of extrabiliary atresia, reconstruction of the biliary tract was performed by using the appendix. The child, who was 2 years old, is doing well without ascending cholangitis. This operation seems simple and satisfying because it seems to be more anatomic and more physiologic than the standard Kasai operati...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Valla JS

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular injuries from blunt trauma are rare in children. This report concerns traumatic occlusion of the common iliac artery with limb-threatening ischemia in a 6-year-old boy sustained while wearing a lap belt. Associated injuries included fracture of the third lumbar vertebra, perforation of the sigmoid colon, and ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Stylianos S,O'Donnell TF,Harris BH

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to report the clinical presentation, mode of diagnosis, and treatment of patients with anterior urethral valves (AUV), a rare congenital anomaly causing infravesical obstruction in children. METHODS:Three patients with anterior urethral valves were admitted in the Pediatric Urology Un...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Zia-ul-Miraj M

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A recent case of posttraumatic splenic abscess in a young man following nonoperative management of his splenic rupture is reported. With the recent trend toward nonoperative management of hemodynamically stable splenic rupture, the potential complications of splenic abscess may become more common. In view of the high ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Sands M,Page D,Brown RB

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study reviews our experience from 1977 to 1991 with 32 children born with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula (EA-TEF) who later underwent surgery for severe tracheomalacia. Indications for surgery included dying spells (21), inability to extubate the airway (nasotracheal tube 5, tracheotomy 3), and ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Filler RM,Messineo A,Vinograd I

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a personal account of the emergence of the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (BAPS), one of the oldest of the specialty associations. It was formed in 1953 by like-minded professionals from around the UK, and its first meeting was held in and around the Hospital for Sick Children, London, in the summe...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Young DG

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Heterotaxy syndrome is associated with intestinal abnormalities. We sought to define the gastrointestinal anatomy and determine both the risk of volvulus and benefit of screening upper gastrointestinal fluoroscopy (UGI) in these patients. METHODS:Medical records from 2003 until 2011 at Children's Hospital Los ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Papillon S,Goodhue CJ,Zmora O,Sharma SS,Wells WJ,Ford HR,Upperman JS,Wang KS,Bushman GA,Kim R,Pierce JR

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe a case of disseminated neuroblastoma discovered as a paratesticular tumor in a 7-month-old boy. The ectopic adrenal tissues adjacent to the paratesticular tumor and multiple lesions in the adrenal gland and skin suggested the possibility of multifocal primary tumors. Although infantile neuroblasto...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Matsunaga T,Takahashi H,Ohnuma N,Tanabe M,Yoshida H,Enomoto H,Horie H,Shirasawa H,Simizu B

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00