A case report of severe tracheal obstruction requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

abstract：:The pathophysiologic features of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) include pulmonary hypoplasia, pulmonary hypertension, surfactant deficiency, and decreased pulmonary compliance. When the surfactant deficiency is corrected using exogenous surfactant therapy, the pulmonary compliance improves, but does not reach n...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Hassett MJ,Glick PL,Karamanoukian HL,Rossman JE,Wilcox DT,Azizkhan RG

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polyorchidism is an uncommon congenital anomaly, defined as the presence of more than 2-histologically proven-testes. Approximately 90 cases are reported in the literature. It is found predominantly on the left side. We report a right-sided polyorchidism found during orchidopexy in a 6-year-old boy. The supernumerary ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Bergholz R,Koch B,Spieker T,Lohse K

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Within the adult population, there exist numerous validated risk stratification tools aimed at predicting postoperative outcomes using preoperative and intraoperative parameters. However, similar tools for the pediatric population are scarce. We previously developed and reported on a scoring system to predic...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Wood G,Barayan G,Sanchez DC,Inoue GN,Buchalla CA,Rossini GA,Trevisani LF,Prado RR,Passerotti CC,Nguyen HT

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:In normal lungs, fetal tracheal occlusion (TO) induces lung growth but decreases the number of type II cells; this is remedied if TO is released (TR) before delivery. In the current study, the effects of TO with or without TR on pulmonary structure and surfactant were assessed in the ovine model in w...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Bratu I,Flageole H,Laberge JM,Possmayer F,Harbottle R,Kay S,Khalife S,Piedboeuf B

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The gene predisposing to multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A (MEN 2A) has been assigned to chromosome 10, and affected gene carriers can be identified before the development of associated malignancy in some informative families. We applied these advances in gene mapping to clinical screening for possible pediatric su...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Shimotake T,Iwai N,Yanagihara J,Tokiwa K,Tanaka N,Yamamoto M,Takai S

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Only three primary peritoneal mesotheliomas in children have been previously reported. We describe a 6-wk-old girl with a papillary peritoneal mesothelioma of low grade malignancy. This is probably a congenital mesothelioma and is the youngest patient reported to date. ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Silberstein MJ,Lewis JE,Blair JD,Graviss ER,Brodeur AE

更新日期：1983-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 2-mo-old female with congenital fibrosarcoma causing duodenal obstruction had a pancreaticoduodenectomy. She is doing well with the aid of oral pancreatic enzyme supplements 14 mo after her pancreaticoduodenectomy with no evidence of tumor recurrence or pancreatic endocrine dysfunction. ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Shearburn EW,Teja K,Botero LM,Shaw A

更新日期：1975-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children with intractable functional constipation (FC) may eventually require surgery, often guided by motility testing. However, there are no evidence-based guidelines for the surgical management of intractable FC in children. AIM:To assess the diagnostic and surgical approach of pediatric surgeons and ped...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Koppen IJ,Kuizenga-Wessel S,Lu PL,Benninga MA,Di Lorenzo C,Lane VA,Levitt MA,Wood RJ,Yacob D

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Enteric neural crest cells (ENCCs) were labeled with VENUS, an enhanced green fluoroscein protein, to record their migration in genetically engineered transgenic (SOX10-VENUS) mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Pregnant SOX10-VENUS mice were killed on day 12.5 of gestation. The colorectum was excised from each emb...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Miyahara K,Kato Y,Koga H,Dizon R,Lane GJ,Suzuki R,Akazawa C,Yamataka A

更新日期：2011-12-01 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：:There were 125 children with a strong clinical suspicion of gastroesophageal reflux and/or aspiration evaluated with gastroesophageal scintigrams. We found this examination to be more sensitive than the standard barium radiography and highly specific in detecting aspiration of gastric contents. This procedure is simpl...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Jona JZ,Sty JR,Glicklich M

更新日期：1981-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We carried out a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of adrenergic alpha-antagonists as a medical expulsive therapy for ureteral stones in pediatric patients. METHODS:The PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Controlled Trials Register databases were searched up to January 2016. All...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Tian D,Li N,Huang W,Zong H,Zhang Y

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adult trauma centers (TCs) in the United States may be verified with an on-call operating room team if the performance improvement program shows no adverse outcome. Using queuing and simulation methodology, this study attempts to add a volume guideline for injured children. METHODS:Data from 63 verified TCs...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Tuggle D,Lucas CE,Coscia RL,Hurst JM,Meredith JW,Middleton JD,Rinker CR,Vlahos AL,Wilberger J

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Necrotizing enterocolitis has been attributed to the use of indomethacin (INDO) for medical closure of patent ductus arteriosus. To study the effect of INDO on cardiac output and mesenteric circulation, INDO was given by rectum (0.25 mg/kg, 0.5 mg/kg, 1.25 mg/kg--3 dogs in each group) and the control group received no...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Cronen PW,Nagaraj HS,Janik JS,Groff DB,Passmore JC,Hock CE

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Focal hepatic lesions in the pediatric population are rare and are usually found on incidental imaging of the abdomen. The most common lesions are focal nodular hyperplasia and hemangioma, but the differential diagnosis is quite broad. We present a case of an adolescent male who was found to have a large pseudorheumat...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Saeed SA,Kelly DR,Hardin WD Jr

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of hydrops fetalis and maternal mirror syndrome in the setting of fetal sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) carries a grave prognosis. Fetal surgery is not typically offered for hydropic fetuses beyond 26 weeks of gestational age. Few options exist for these families, and they are typically counseled to cont...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Ibele A,Flake A,Shaaban A

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kawasaki disease (KD) often presents with a challenging variety of clinical symptoms. Severe gastrointestinal complications are rare and mainly appear as pseudo-obstruction. However, the authors report the unique case of a 4-month-old girl with KD suffering from a mechanical ileus. The optimal timing of surgery presen...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Krohn C,Till H,Haraida S,Kurnik K,Boehm R,Grantzow R,Joppich I

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 12 yr old black male presented with a 3 day history of left inguinal and testicular pain associated with nausea, vomiting, and fever. Left groin exploration demonstrated a markedly inflammed patent process vaginalis containing purulent exudate. Concomitant abdominal exploration demonstrated a perforated gangrenous a...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Graham JM,Pokorny WJ,Harberg FJ

更新日期：1977-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:In neonates receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), platelet activation and dysfunction occur with the release of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2, which stimulates platelet aggregation. Because inhaled nitric oxide (NO) reduces pulmonary hypertension and inhibits platelet aggregation, ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Cheung PY,Sawicki G,Peliowski A,Etches PC,Schulz R,Radomski MW

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present an approach to safely expose the hepatic hilum for revision procedures after left lobe living donor liver transplantation. A 14-year-old adolescent girl who had undergone left lobe living donor liver transplantation experienced repeated episodes of cholangitis. Because treatment with interventional techniqu...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Honda M,Takeichi T,Ohya Y,Okumura K,Lee KJ,Yamamoto H,Asonuma K,Inomata Y

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:American pediatric surgical education has more than a 65-year history of formalizing the organization and the curriculum of the training process. However, never before have so many simultaneous internal and external forces appeared on the horizon that have the collective potential of influencing the ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Ziegler MM

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pneumothorax is a common complication of ventilator therapy and usually responds to tube thoracostomy. Persistent pneumothorax with a large air leak may indicate the presence of a bronchopleural fistula (mean weight 1360 g) with (BPF) required FIO2 of 1.0, a peak inspiratory pressure of 33 cm H2O and were hypoxemic (x...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Grosfeld JL,Lemons JL,Ballantine TV,Schreiner RL

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 12th case of congenital bronchobiliary fistula is reported. This is the eighth and youngest successfully treated case of this malformation. Bronchoscopy without unnecessary delay is the key to early diagnosis in this anomaly. ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Lindahl H,Nyman R

更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Recurrent tracheoesophageal fistulas (RTEFs) remain a therapeutic challenge because open surgical approaches have been associated with substantial rates of morbidity, mortality, and repeat recurrences. Recently, endoscopic techniques for the repair of RTEF have provided an alternative approach with the potent...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Richter GT,Ryckman F,Brown RL,Rutter MJ

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is increasing evidence to suggest that reactive oxygen and nitrogen species play a role in the pathogenesis of renal ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury. This study was designed to determine the possible protective effects of trapidil treatment against oxidative and nitrosative tissue injury of kidney induced by I...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Avlan D,Tamer L,Ayaz L,Polat A,Oztürk C,Ozturhan H,Camdeviren H,Aksöyek S

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early postoperative fever is common. Adult data indicate that workup is unnecessary in the early postoperative period, but comparable data in children is limited. The objectives are to determine the incidence of fever and the utilization and yield of tests ordered in children. METHODS:Single-institution, re...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Corkum KS,Hunter CJ,Grabowski JE,Lautz TB

更新日期：2018-07-01 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：: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：:The presence of juvenile polyps with resulting bleeding and abdominal pain has traditionally been considered a benign, self-limiting process which would resolve with age. The dictum that these polyps were usually solitary, were found predominantly in the rectosigmoid area, and were without malignant potential has been...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Heiss KF,Schaffner D,Ricketts RR,Winn K

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Granular cell tumor of the biliary tree is a rare benign tumor that occurs most commonly in young African-American girls. Granular cell tumor rarely is included in the differential diagnosis of biliary obstruction, yet complete surgical excision is curative. The authors report a case of granular cell tumor of the bili...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Reynolds EM,Tsivis PA,Long JA

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00