Prophylactic extrapleural chest drainage following repair of esophageal atresia: is it necessary?

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:To evaluate growth and development in children with anorectal malformations and to analyze effects of type of malformation and comorbidities. METHODS:Non-syndromal children with anorectal malformations were prospectively evaluated at 0.5, 1, 2, and 5 years. Biometrics were obtained at all visits. Me...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： van den Hondel D,Sloots CE,Gischler SJ,Meeussen CJ,Wijnen RM,IJsselstijn H,Surgical Long-term Follow Up team.

更新日期：2013-04-01 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:There is currently no unified view regarding whether liver transplantation or splenectomy should be performed for hypersplenism before liver transplantation in biliary atresia (BA) patients. We herein describe the efficacy of splenectomy before liver transplantation. METHODS:Splenectomy was performe...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Takahashi Y,Matsuura T,Yanagi Y,Yoshimaru K,Taguchi T

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravenous fish oil (FO) has changed the management of intestinal failure associated liver disease (IFALD). This report describes two IFALD patients who received FO for 5 and 10 months, respectively and reports on their 3-year follow-up. ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Calkins K,Lowe A,Shew SB,Dunn JC,Reyen L,Farmer DG,Devaskar SU,Venick R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study aims to identify new genes not described previously that may be relevant in the etiology or pathophysiology of patients with Hirschsprung disease (HD). This was done by identifying differences in gene expression between normal and abnormal segments of bowel in HD patients compared with controls. METHODS...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Saeed A,Barreto L,Neogii SG,Loos A,McFarlane I,Aslam A

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case report of a boy with biliary atresia who, after hepatoportoenterostomy performed on day 21 of life, had immediate resolution of cholestasis and remained anicteric until 3.5 months of age. He then abruptly developed acholic stools. Nuclear medicine imaging study showed no excretion. Broad-spectrum ant...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Haber BA,Erlichman J,Thayu M,Flake AW,Rand EB

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two children with congenital microgastria and associated anomalies requiring surgery as infants, developed severe dumping syndrome which necessitated a remedial operation. A Roux-en-Y jejunal pouch (Hunt-Lawrence) was formed at 22 months and 10 months respectively. Weight gain was immediate in both patients and has be...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Anderson KD,Guzzetta PC

更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two juvenile granulosa cell tumors in the testes of two newborns are described. The lesion, though rare, should be considered whenever a cystic testicular mass is encountered in newborns or young infants. Orchidectomy is the only treatment required because local recurrence or metastases have never been observed. Karyo...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Chan YF,Restall P,Kimble R

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The treatment of ovarian torsion (OT) is often delayed because of diagnostic uncertainty and dependence on radiologic confirmation. In contrast, when testicular torsion (TT) is suspected, diagnosis and management are expedited despite lack of certainty, and operative exploration is not delayed by radiologic inv...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Piper HG,Oltmann SC,Xu L,Adusumilli S,Fischer AC

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have suggested that delayed gastric emptying occurs in severely mentally retarded patients with gastroesophageal reflux. Based on this data, pyloroplasty was employed in such patients. A retrospective analysis of 99 consecutive patients who underwent primary fundoplication for GER was performed. Gastr...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Campbell JR,Gilchrist BF,Harrison MW

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perioperative hypothermia has been shown to increase surgical site infection (SSI) rates in adults. We sought to characterize whether intraoperative hypothermia or hyperthermia is associated with postoperative infections in infants. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective review of patients ≤6 months old who u...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Walker S,Amin R,Arca MJ,Datta A

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heterotopic gastric mucosa (HGM) is a rare, but acknowledged source of gastrointestinal pathology in pediatric patients. Sometimes clinically confused with a Meckel's diverticulum, HGM diagnosis is often made postoperatively by pathology. We present a case of jejunal HGM with a positive technetium pertechnetate scan i...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Davis JS,Hirzel AC,Rodriguez MM,Neville HL,Sola JE

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Functional bowel outcome in patients with anorectal malformation often is poor. For fecal incontinence resulting from sphincter dysfunction, biofeedback (BFB) training appears to be effective. The aim of study was to investigate the bowel function in incontinent children treated for ARM, using a clinical score,...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Caruso AM,Catalano P,Li Voti G,Salerno S,Casuccio A,Di Pace MR,Cimador M

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to quantify pathologic lesions of the kidney found incidentally during the workup of a blunt renal trauma. METHODS:A retrospective review of the medical records of 103 patients ages 0 to 18 years with blunt renal injuries admitted to a level 1 pediatric trauma center between Janua...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Chopra P,St-Vil D,Yazbeck S

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic adnexal torsion threatens ovarian function. The best ways to maximize ovarian salvage have not been stressed widely. The authors describe 2 girls who illustrate the benefit of untwisting the torsion, limiting resection and performing bilateral gonadopexy to prevent both ipsilateral recurrence and contralate...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Dolgin SE,Lublin M,Shlasko E

更新日期：2000-04-01 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：BACKGROUND:The management of giant omphaloceles (GO) can be quite difficult when there is absence of abdominal domain. Coverage with delayed closure has been described. We present a technique to create an adequate peritoneal domain. METHODS:This is a retrospective review of our experience using an intraperitoneal tiss...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Foglia R,Kane A,Becker D,Asz-Sigall J,Mychaliska G

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Papillary cystic neoplasms are rare pancreatic tumors that typically present in women in their third decade of life. Few cases have been reported in children. METHODS/RESULTS:The authors report on three pediatric patients: a 10-year-old boy, an 11-year-old girl, and a 14-year-old girl. The authors h...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Wang KS,Albanese C,Dada F,Skarsgard ED

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is well known that the persistence of alterations in the normal embryological development of branchial arches can lead to preauricular and cervical fistulas within a family. However, until 1970, there were no reports of dysplasia affecting the branchial, otic, and renal systems (BOR syndrome) with dominant autosomi...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Gutierrez C,Bardají C,Bento L,Martinez MA,Conde J

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:The formation of congenital chordee penis in patients with or without hypospadias is multifactorial and not completely clear. In most cases, after release of all known causes of chordee, "residual" penile curvature can persist. The authors discuss the etiopathogenetic mechanisms of congenital chordee...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Dessanti A,Iannuccelli M,Falchetti D,Sotgiu S,Scanu AM,Feo C

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mortality and morbidity of congenital tracheal stenosis (CTS) remain high. The aim of this study was to determine the factors predicting 12-month survival and 2-month successful extubation after tracheoplasty in patients with CTS. METHODS:Retrospective chart reviews were conducted in patients with CTS under...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Yokoi A,Hasegawa T,Oshima Y,Higashide S,Nakatani E,Kaneda H,Kawamoto A,Nishijima E

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Few studies have focused on the behavior of rhabdoid tumor (RT) in the fetus and neonate. The purpose of this review is to show that perinatal RTs are associated with unusual findings and a poor prognosis. METHODS:The author conducted a 40-year systematic review of the literature. Clinical presentation, pathol...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Isaacs H Jr

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Postoperative unplanned readmissions are costly and decrease patient satisfaction; however, little is known about this complication in pediatric surgery. The purpose of this study was to determine rates and predictors of unplanned readmission in a multi-institutional cohort of pediatric surgical pati...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Polites SF,Potter DD,Glasgow AE,Klinkner DB,Moir CR,Ishitani MB,Habermann EB

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over a 5-year period, the authors examined 30 consecutively treated patients, aged 16 years or younger, who underwent total colectomy and ileal pouch-anal anastomosis, (IPAA) using two different surgical methods. In 16 patients (group I), extrarectal dissection with stapled J pouch and anastomosis was performed. In 14...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Davis C,Alexander F,Lavery I,Fazio VW

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Biliary atresia (BA) is associated with progressive liver fibrosis, which may be mediated by immunologic abnormalities involving adhesion molecules. This study investigates the relationship between serum intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (sICAM-1), serum vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (sVCAM-1), a...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Kobayashi H,Horikoshi K,Long L,Yamataka A,Lane GJ,Miyano T

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Chronic illness in infancy may influence parent-infant interaction. We assessed quality of mother-infant interaction in children with esophageal atresia (EA) and searched for predictors for impaired interaction. METHODS:The study group comprised 37 one-year-old infants with EA born in 1999 to 2002 and their mo...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Faugli A,Emblem R,Veenstra M,Bjørnland K,Diseth TH

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:The reported incidence of acute chest syndrome (ACS) in children with sickle cell disease (SCD) is 15% to 20%. Our current objective was to assess risk factors and morbidity associated with ACS. METHODS:The authors reviewed the outcome of children with SCD undergoing abdominal surgery over a 10-year...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Kokoska ER,West KW,Carney DE,Engum SE,Heiny ME,Rescorla FJ

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Establishment of enteral nutrition is necessary after intestinal surgery. In resource-strained environments, it can be critical. This study examined the effect of early feeding in pediatric patients undergoing stoma closure in a country with mid-level socioeconomic indices. METHODS:With parenteral consent a...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Yadav PS,Choudhury SR,Grover JK,Gupta A,Chadha R,Sigalet DL

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The lungs of patients born with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) are biochemically and morphologically immature. Because antenatal glucocorticoid therapy can accelerate pulmonary maturation in premature neonates who have respiratory distress syndrome, we hypothesized that it may correct the pulmonary bioch...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Suen HC,Losty P,Donahoe PK,Schnitzer JJ

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Neuropeptide Y (NPY) acts through specific receptors to inhibit adenyl cyclase and may have a role in neuroblastomas and neuroepitheliomas (NE) as a regulator of cell growth and differentiation. The authors have examined the status of NPY receptors in the NE cell line SK-N-MC and the effect of retinoic acid ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Shorter NA,Pence JC

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00