Neurosurgical management of hydrocephalus by a general surgeon in an extremely low resource setting: initial experience in North Kivu province of Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Variation exists in the diagnostic testing for gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in infants and in the application of surgical therapy. There has been an increase in antireflux surgery (ARS) since the development of laparoscopy but the outcomes in high-risk infants is unclear. This study examines the results of ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Rosales A,Whitehouse J,Laituri C,Herbello G,Long J

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Surgical repair of pectus excavatum (PE) in childhood is a well-established procedure. Previously used operative techniques to correct PE were largely based on the Ravitch technique. Since about 10 years, the minimally invasive repair (MIRPE) by Nuss is well established. Conservative treatment with the vacuum...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Haecker FM

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent evidence suggests that neutrophil recruitment may initiate germ cell apoptosis in the ischemic testis. The purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship between germ cell apoptosis and neutrophil recruitment in the contralateral testis following testicular ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury in a ra...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Sukhotnik I,Voskoboinik K,Lurie M,Coran AG,Greenblatt R,Shiloni E,Eldar S,Mogilner JG

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The functional outcome and factors influencing improvement after pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction are still debated. This retrospective study was aimed at evaluating the factors associated with functional improvement in symptomatic unilateral hydronephrosis (HDN). Patients (n = 68) who underwen...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Chandrasekharam VV,Srinivas M,Bal CS,Gupta AK,Agarwala S,Mitra DK,Bhatnagar V

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The RAS association domain family protein 1 (RASSF1A) is known to be frequently inactivated by promoter hypermethylation in cancers. This study investigated the association of RASSF1A methylation with clinical outcomes in hepatoblastoma patients and whether it is correlated with the histological phenotype of he...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Honda S,Miyagi H,Suzuki H,Minato M,Haruta M,Kaneko Y,Hatanaka KC,Hiyama E,Kamijo T,Okada T,Taketomi A

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonoperative management is acceptable treatment for minor pancreatic injuries. However, management of major pancreatic duct injury in children remains controversial. We present our experience in treating isolated pancreatic duct injury. We describe the cases of three male patients treated for complete pancreatic duct ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Kawahara I,Maeda K,Ono S,Kawashima H,Deie R,Yanagisawa S,Baba K,Usui Y,Tsuji Y,Fukuta A,Sekine S

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of four patients with communicating bronchopulmonary foregut malformation were treated surgically at Kobe Children's Hospital between 1993 and 2004. Of these, three patients displayed congenital tracheobronchial stenosis and developed life-threatening respiratory distress soon after birth. In each case, anomal...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Tsugawa J,Tsugawa C,Satoh S,Nishijima E,Muraji T,Takamizawa S,Kanegawa K,Akasaka Y

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a bellwether for a country's ability to care for sick newborns. We aim to review the existing literature from low- and middle-income countries in regard to management of those newborns and the possible approaches to improve their outcomes. METHODS:A review of the existing Eng...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Alslaim HS,Banooni AB,Shaltaf A,Novotny NM

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Prepubertal testicular tumors are rare in children. We aim to present clinical and histological features of prepubertal testicular tumors through the analysis of the long-term experiences of a single medical center of China. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 67 children (≤ 14 years) treated for testicular tumor at ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Wu D,Shen N,Lin X,Chen X

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our purpose was to clarify factors that influence the level of depression of Japanese children with anorectal malformations (ARM). The subjects comprised 66 children with ARM, aged 0-16 years, and their mothers. Patients were divided into three groups (Group 1: aged 0-5 years, Group 2: 6-11 years, and Group 3: 12-16 y...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Amae S,Hayashi J,Funakosi S,Kamiyama T,Yoshida S,Ueno T,Matsuoka H,Hayashi Y

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intestinal adaptation in short bowel syndrome (SBS) consists of increased epithelial cells (ECs) proliferation as well as apoptosis. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) has been shown to regulate ECs apoptosis. In this study, we investigated the effect of ACE inhibition on intestinal adaptation after small b...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Wang W,Xiao W,Sun L,Zhang C,Chen G,Yang H

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The goal of this study was to determine the degree of consensus in the management of spinal cord tethering (TC) in patients with anorectal malformation (ARM) in a large cohort of European pediatric centers. METHODS:A survey was sent to pediatric surgeons (one per center) members of the ARM-Net Consortium. RES...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Fanjul M,Samuk I,Bagolan P,Leva E,Sloots C,Giné C,Aminoff D,Midrio P,ARM-Net Consortium.

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adrenal cysts (AC) are rare, particularly in the newborn period. Almost all ACs in newborns were diagnosed on exploratory laparotomy or at autopsy. We report a newborn with an AC that was diagnosed after an exploratory laparotomy due to its rare presentation. This case shows that ACs should be considered in the differ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Içağasioğlu D,Caksen H,Yildiz E,Koçyiğit C,Cevit O

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Adnexal torsion is a gynecologic emergency, requiring intervention for tissue preservation. At our institution, torsion is managed by pediatric surgeons or gynecologists. We evaluated differences between specialties to streamline evaluation for children with gynecological emergencies, develop a clinical pathway...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Alberto EC,Tashiro J,Zheng Y,Sandler A,Kane T,Gomez-Lobo V,Petrosyan M

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare integration of bladder acellular matrix (BAM) with the bladder when seeded with mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) and when MSC are injected intravenously (IV). METHODS:MSCs were isolated from bone marrow of EPM-1 Wistar male rats. Female rats were distributed into: Group A-BAM augmentation; Group B-BAM a...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Leite MT,Freitas-Filho LG,Oliveira AS,Semedo-Kuriki P,Laks M,Arias VE,Peixoto PS

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis of right-sided diaphragmatic rupture (RDR) due to blunt abdominal trauma is often missed in the acute setting, especially in the absence of other thoracoabdominal injuries. We describe two such children. The problems associated with the diagnosis and management of RDR are discussed to emphasize the need ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Sharma AK,Kothari SK,Gupta C,Menon P,Sharma A

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastroschisis closure is performed either primarily or after staged reduction of the prolapsed bowel. A technique for surgical closure of the abdominal wall defect is described which allows for an almost scarless appearance of the abdominal surface with preservation of a midline umbilicus. ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Houben CH,Patel S

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the results of a 6-year review of appendicitis. In the event of diagnostic doubt, a policy of active observation was instituted. This review endorses the validity of such a policy, indicating that it does not expose patients to increased morbidity. Data were collected prospectively over a 6-year period on 1...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Bachoo P,Mahomed AA,Ninan GK,Youngson GG

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1974 and 1988, 86 newborns with perforated necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) were treated by either laparotomy (usually involving a bowel resection and a temporary stoma) or a peritoneal drain under local anesthesia. The survival of babies in the laparotomy group was 57% versus 59% in the drained group. However,...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Azarow KS,Ein SH,Shandling B,Wesson D,Superina R,Filler RM

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Congenital lung abnormalities are rare malformations increasingly detected early by prenatal ultrasound. Whether management of these frequently asymptomatic lesions should be surgical or conservative is an unresolved issue. The necessary prospective studies are limited by the absence of a widely accepted practi...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Seear M,Townsend J,Hoepker A,Jamieson D,McFadden D,Daigneault P,Glomb W

更新日期：2017-06-01 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：:A retrospective study of all cases (n = 21) of congenital lobar emphysema (CLE) treated at the Royal Hospital, Muscat, from September 1988 to August 1999 was performed. The presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome are reviewed. All 21 patients were nonwhite. Thirteen had left-upper-lobe, 7 right-middle-lobe, an...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Thakral CL,Maji DC,Sajwani MJ

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of an epigastric giant-cell fibroblastoma is reported in a 6-year-old girl who had undergone a bone-marrow transplant for severe combined immunodeficiency secondary to adenosine deaminase deficiency. A small subcutaneous nodule had been excised from the epigastrium at age 12 months. ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Carroll D,Ramani P,Lander AD

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of complex minimally invasive surgery in neonates (and infants <5 kg). A systematic search of databases was performed. Inguinal herniotomy and pyloromyotomy were specifically excluded. Various operations were assessed for operative times, conversion rates, complicati...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Sinha CK,Paramalingam S,Patel S,Davenport M,Ade-Ajayi N

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Esophageal hiatal hernias (EHH) are probably caused by congenital, traumatic, or iatrogenic factors, although the etiology remains unknown. EHHs may develop after abdominal wall closure for omphalocele or gastroschisis due to the increased intra-abdominal pressure, however, there have been few reports in the literatur...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Wang ZQ,Todani T,Watanabe Y,Toki A,Sato Y,Ogura K,Yamamoto S

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study the effects of frenulotomy on nipple pain, latch and the success in exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) at 3-month follow-up. METHODS:A prospective cross-sectional study of 328 mother-infant pairs with both tongue-tie and breastfeeding problems was performed. Nipple pain and latch were evaluated using numer...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Wakhanrittee J,Khorana J,Kiatipunsodsai S

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Children and adolescents affected by ulcerative colitis (UC) frequently require colectomy because of refractory or chronic symptoms. The aim of this paper is to present our experience and 10-year follow-up results of 28 patients who underwent endorectal pull-through (ERPT) as surgical treatment for UC, with special re...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Ceriati E,Deganello F,De Peppo F,Ciprandi G,Silveri M,Marchetti P,Ravà L,Rivosecchi M

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary sequestrations are non-functional masses of lung tissue lacking normal communication with the tracheobronchial tree and systemic-circulation-derived blood supply. The disconnection between the normal airway and pulmonary arterial supply prevents pulmonary sequestrations from participating in respiration whil...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Rossi JB

更新日期：2017-07-01 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：: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