Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the vagus nerve in a teenager with the neurofibromatosis 1 gene mutation: a case report.

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Chronic or recurring enterocolitis is a rare but perplexing complication of Hirschsprung's disease affecting especially patients with altered immune defense such as those with Down's syndrome. Sodium cromoglycate (SCG) is a nonabsorbable mast cell stabilizing agent that has been documented to be effe...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Rintala RJ,Lindahl H

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A genetic tendency to develop latex IgE responses in children with spina bifida has been suggested, but their degree of exposure to latex as well as the route and chronology for sensitization can be different from those of other children with multiple surgeries. The aim was to study the influence of the type...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Mazon A,Nieto A,Pamies R,Felix R,Linana JJ,Lanuza A,Caballero L,Estornell F,Garcia-Ibarra F,Alvarez-Garijo JA

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple technical detail in placing the upper pouch holding suture to facilitate proximal segment mobilization in esophageal atresia is described. The suture is passed through both walls of the upper segment and the tip of the Foley catheter. If circular myotomy is needed, the Foley catheter balloon is inflated to fi...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Lindahl H

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple technique for determining the correct catheter length in percutaneous tunnelled catheters in infants and young children has been devised that virtually guarantees accurate catheter tip placement. Sixty-six patients, aged newborn to 5 years (mean, 1.6 years) have successfully undergone this technique. It is sa...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Lein BC,Vinocur CD,Reyes C,Geissler G,Billmire DF,Weintraub WH,Dunn SP

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to determine if the presence of "blush" (an indication of active bleeding) on abdominal CT in children with blunt liver injury adversely affected their clinical outcome as has been reported in adults. METHODS:The authors reviewed the records of 105 children ages 1 to 16 yea...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Eubanks JW 3rd,Meier DE,Hicks BA,Joglar J,Guzzetta PC

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The objective of this study is to determine if grade of liver injury predicts outcome after blunt hepatic trauma in children and to initiate analysis of current management practices to optimize resource utilization without compromising patient care. METHODS:A retrospective review of 36 children who had blunt h...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Miller K,Kou D,Sivit C,Stallion A,Dudgeon DL,Grisoni ER

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In nine patients with left-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) developing within 24 hours of birth, the authors measured the dimensions of the bilateral main pulmonary arteries by echocardiography, and investigated whether the left:right main pulmonary artery dimension ratio (PAD ratio) was a useful index for ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Hasegawa S,Kohno S,Sugiyama T,Sato Y,Seki S,Yagyu M,Saito A

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Appendectomy has remained the gold standard treatment of acute appendicitis for more than 100years. Nonoperative management (NOM) has been shown to be a valid treatment alternative for acute uncomplicated appendicitis in adults. A systematic review of available evidence comparing operative management (OM) and N...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Xu J,Adams S,Liu YC,Karpelowsky J

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In addition to trauma center levels and types, trauma volume may be an important factor impacting outcomes in severe pediatric trauma. METHODS:All severely injured pediatric patients treated at adult trauma centers were identified from the National Trauma Data Bank. All qualifying centers were stratified in...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Miyata S,Cho J,Park H,Matsushima K,Bliss DW

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obstructive jaundice is an unusual initial manifestation of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in children. Two pediatric patients with primary intraabdominal non-Hodgkin's lymphoma causing obstructive jaundice are presented. Although percutaneous transhepatic cholangial drainage (PTCD) is frequently used to treat obstructive jau...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Watanabe Y,Ito T,Horibe K,Harada T,Ando H,Seo T,Ito F,Nimura Y

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastrointestinal manifestations of collagen diseases are very rare. The authors report on a patient who has features of Marfan syndrome with mobile liver caused by the absence of its suspensory ligaments. This patient presented with an acute intestinal obstruction secondary to a congenital band across the distal trans...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Atta HM,Schaffner D,Pilzer E

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study examined the effects of enterally administered epidermal growth factor (EGF) on nutrient absorption and tolerance of enteral feeds in pediatric patients with short bowel syndrome (SBS). METHODS:Patients identified with severe SBS (<25% bowel length predicted for age) were prospectively enrolled i...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Sigalet DL,Martin GR,Butzner JD,Buret A,Meddings JB

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Primary hyperhidrosis affects 1%-3% of the general population, with increased incidence in teenagers, having an important impact in the quality of life. This study evaluates the efficacy and patients' satisfaction after bilateral thoracoscopic sympathotomy. METHODS:Retrospective analysis of pediatri...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Vasconcelos-Castro S,Soares-Oliveira M,Tuna T,Borges-Dias M

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fetus-in-fetu (FIF) is a rare congenital condition in which a vertebrate fetus is incorporated within its twin. The authors report the case of a newborn boy with prenatal ultrasonographic diagnosis of intraabdominal mass, provoking compression of the left kidney. Plain abdominal radiography, ultrasonography, and compu...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Brand A,Alves MC,Saraiva C,Loío P,Goulão J,Malta J,Palminha JM,Martins M

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Accurate identification of child physical abuse is crucial during the evaluation of injured children. Retinal hemorrhages (RH) are used for diagnosis, but clear criteria for screening with direct fundoscopic exam are lacking. We sought to identify key factors associated with RH to guide evaluations. ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Casar Berazaluce AM,Moody S,Jenkins T,Farooqui Z,Shebesta K,Kotagal M,Falcone RA

更新日期：2020-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:The Institute of Medicine has identified medical error as a leading cause of death and injury, with deaths resulting from medical error exceeding those caused by motor vehicle collisions, breast cancer, or AIDS. The authors examined the incidence and sources of medical error in relation to adverse ev...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Proctor ML,Pastore J,Gerstle JT,Langer JC

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traditionally, gastrointestinal contrast studies have been the mainstay of evaluating infantile gastrointestinal problems. Because of technological advancements, good ultrasonography (USG) machines can provide high-resolution images with graphic anatomical clarity, especially in infants and children and thus change th...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Maheshwari P,Abograra A,Shamam O

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Ascending testes, which normally are located at the bottom of the scrotum in early infancy and later ascend back out of the scrotum, have been reported by several investigators. However, little is known about the effect of the division of the genitofemoral nerve (GFN) on testicular ascent as boys gro...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Shono T,Zakaria O,Imajima T,Suita S,Morimoto K

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In infants and children requiring prolonged and multiple central venous catheterizations, conventional cannulation sites may become thrombosed or stenotic, making inability to gain vascular access a life-threatening problem. The technique we use for the percutaneous placement of inferior vena caval tunneled silastic c...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Robertson LJ,Jaques PF,Mauro MA,Azizkhan RG,Robards J

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of using saline infusion to lengthen small bowel while preserving intestinal enzymatic function. METHODS:Male Sprague-Dawley rats had a 3-cm jejunal segment taken out of continuity. A catheter was inserted in the proximal end, and the distal end was...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Puapong DP,Wu BM,Lam MM,Atkinson JB,Dunn JC

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Multisystem organ failure (MSOF) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the critically ill patient. Animal models of endotoxin-induced sepsis were used to develop therapeutic regimens, which thus far have failed in clinical trials. Because multiple etiologies of MSOF affect the intestine, the...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Stallion A,Kou TD,Latifi SQ,Miller KA,Dahms BB,Dudgeon DL,Levine AD

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Down's syndrome (DS) is the most common chromosomal abnormality associated with Hirschsprung's disease (HD). The purpose of this study was to review the long-term clinical outcome in patients with HD and associated DS. METHODS:Between 1975 and 2003, 39 (15%) of the 259 patients with HD had been asso...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Menezes M,Puri P

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A mass spectrometer blood gas catheter system for the continuous in vivo analysis of Po2 and Pco2 has been presented. This system has been experimentally evaluated and demonstrated to be reliable and reproducible over a period of 30 hr following insertion of the catheter in the abdominal aorta. Although the present ca...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Matalon SV,Ewald RG,Hunt CE,Leonard AS

更新日期：1976-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:The management of neonates with giant omphalocele remains challenging and multiple strategies have been described. We present the case of a 34-week-old neonate with isolated giant omphalocele managed with an external surgical skin closure system as a component of a staged closure strategy. CASE PRES...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Baird R,Gholoum S,Laberge JM,Puligandla P

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:The genetic, embryological, and pathogenetic aspects of hindgut development remain poorly understood. Recently, the morphogenetic pathway involving the Sonic hedgehog (Shh) gene has been shown essential to the normal development of many midaxial organs, including the foregut. This study reports genet...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Kimmel SG,Mo R,Hui CC,Kim PC

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Müllerian inhibiting substance (MIS), a gonadal hormone important in sexual differentiation, is high (10 to 70 ng/mL) in human male serum postnatally for several years before declining during the peripubertal period, but is undetectable in female serum until the onset of puberty. The sexually dimorphic secretion of MI...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Gustafson ML,Lee MM,Asmundson L,MacLaughlin DT,Donahoe PK

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to investigate the possible role of Fas and Fas ligand system in biliary atresia. METHODS:Immunohistochemical stains of Fas and Fas ligand (FasL) and in situ hybridization of Fas ligand messenger RNA (mRNA) were performed on paraffin-embedded liver specimens of 36 biliary atresia, 6 c...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Liu C,Chiu JH,Chin T,Wang LS,Li AF,Chow KC,Wei C

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study reviews adrenocortical tumors in children to determine factors that significantly affect outcome. METHODS:An institutional review board-approved retrospective review from 1976 to 2005 identified 23 patients younger than 19 years old with histologic confirmation of adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) and ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Hanna AM,Pham TH,Askegard-Giesmann JR,Grams JM,Iqbal CW,Stavlo P,Moir CR

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve patients with gastroesophageal reflux following repair of esophageal atresia are presented. Reflux produced recurrent stricture, failure to thrive, repeated pneumonitis, and in one patient, respiratory arrest and nearly death. Treatment consists of positional therapy or fundoplication operation both of which se...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Ashcraft KW,Goodwin C,Amoury RA,Holder TM

更新日期：1977-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of the study was to review the records of all children who presented with gastric volvulus in the past 10 years. METHODS:The study group consisted of 21 children with an age range from 0.2 months to 4.3 years who were operated for gastric volvulus from 1992 to 2003. RESULTS:Initial symptoms included a...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Darani A,Mendoza-Sagaon M,Reinberg O

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00