Fraternal twins with Morgagni hernias.

abstract：:Gastric transposition (GT) has become a reliable alternative operation for oesophageal replacement in children. The aims of this study were to assess the long-term results of the operation and to study the function of the intrathoracic stomach. Current symptoms were assessed using a questionnaire and linear analogue s...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Davenport M,Hosie GP,Tasker RC,Gordon I,Kiely EM,Spitz L

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was 2-fold: to study the complications of neuroblastoma treatment and to establish surgical guidelines. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The medical records of 92 patients with neuroblastoma (stage 1 or 2, n = 33; stage 3, n = 21; stage 4, n = 31; stage 4S, n = 7) who had undergone surgery in ou...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Kuroda T,Saeki M,Honna T,Kumagai M,Masaki H

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Nitric oxide (NO) is a known selective dilator of the pulmonary vascular tree. There also is evidence that it plays a role in diminishing neutrophil adherence to vascular endothelial cells. An understanding of these effects of NO on the pulmonary microcirculation is essential to our understanding of ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Roman A,Legallo R,McGahren ED

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Anterior sacral meningocele (ASM) and presacral teratoma (PT) are related malformations. Both can have familial occurrence. Surgical treatment of occult cases is essential. Hence, it is important to screen the asymptomatic relatives. Plain radiograph of the sacrum to look for any bony abnormalities i...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Singh SJ,Rao P,Stockton V,Resurreccion L 3rd,Cummins G

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to review the outcome and complications after resection of hepatoblastoma treated over 2 decades in our institution. METHODS:Clinical, radiologic, and pathologic data were reviewed retrospectively, focusing on the outcome and complications. RESULTS:Between January 1978 and December 2...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Towu E,Kiely E,Pierro A,Spitz L

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is believed to be an important long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA), which may be essential for neurofunction in infants. Patients with extrahepatic biliary atresia (EBA) may have DHA deficiency secondary to fat malabsorption. The authors investigated DHA and other LCPUFA levels in...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Yamashiro Y,Shimizu T,Ohtsuka Y,Nittono H,Miyano T,Kawakami S,Hayasawa H

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of reconstruction of all cloacal exstrophy cases seen by the authors from 1974 to 1999. METHODS:A retrospective chart review and personal follow-up was conducted on all 50 patients, who ranged in age from newborn to 35 years. Thirty-eight were secondary cases,...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Lund DP,Hendren WH

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uterine leiomyoma is the most common uterine tumor in adult females but is rare in the pediatric population with only 10 previous cases reported. We describe the unique case of a 15-year-old girl who presented with abdominal pain and menometrorrhagia and was found to have a uterine leiomyoma as well as a mature ovaria...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Naiditch JA,Milad MP,Rowell EE

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims to evaluate the effect of bladder diverticula (BD) on bladder function using a rabbit model, based on urodynamic findings. METHODS:A total of 32 New Zealand white rabbits were randomly assigned to four groups: (1) sham surgery; (2) a single, 1-cm-diameter BD; (3) a single, large, 3-cm-diamete...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Celebi S,Kuzdan Ö,Özaydın S,Başdaş C,Özaydın İ,Yazıcı M,Sander S

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to investigate the structural characteristics and the expression of a group of neuropeptides in the esophagus of patients with congenital esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula (EA-TEF), as well to elucidate the roles of these neuropeptides in the pathogenesis of postoperativ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Li K,Zheng S,Xiao X,Wang Q,Zhou Y,Chen L

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fifteenth case of neonatal adrenal abscess is reported. It is the first case successfully diagnosed with needle aspiration and treated with percutaneous drainage. ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Mondor C,Gauthier M,Garel L,Filiatrault D,Grignon A

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Several case series have described successful utilization of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for the treatment of pediatric burn patients with respiratory failure. This study examines the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization registry experience in the treatment of these patients. METHODS:The Ext...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Askegard-Giesmann JR,Besner GE,Fabia R,Caniano DA,Preston T,Kenney BD

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 1947, we have treated 19 children with neuroblastoma whose first symptoms were paralysis or weakness of an extremity, and/or incontinence due to tumor in the spinal canal. In 18 patients, the spine tumor was part of a dumbbell tumor which was present in the adjacent paravertebral area and in one, no extraspinal ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Traggis DG,Filler RM,Druckman H,Jaffe N,Cassady JR

更新日期：1977-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuroblastomas located in the apex of the hemithorax or in the lower cervical region may make complete resection via a cervical or a thoracic approach difficult. The authors recently managed two patients with cervicothoracic neuroblastomas through an approach using the trap-door incision often applied in the setting o...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Pranikoff T,Hirschl RB,Schnaufer L

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic pancreatitis requiring surgery is rare in children. We review our experience in treating pediatric chronic pancreatitis with longitudinal pancreaticojejunostomy (LPJ). METHODS:Records of children with chronic pancreatitis treated with LPJ between 1997 and 2003 were reviewed. Demographic data, associ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Chiu B,Lopoo J,Superina RA

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the extent of progress in the treatment of sacrococcygeal teratomas (SCTs), we evaluated the experience with 73 patients over 40 years. The medical records of the children were reviewed for demographics, histology, clinical course, and outcome. Therapy differed depending on the type of SCT, histology, and...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Schropp KP,Lobe TE,Rao B,Mutabagani K,Kay GA,Gilchrist BF,Philippe PG,Boles ET Jr

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical and radiographic presentation of infants with type III posterior urethral valves help to distinguish them from patients with the more common type I valves. The diaphragmatic valvular obstruction may make catheterization impossible. Percutaneous cystography can confirm the diagnosis and allow for short-ter...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Rosenfeld B,Greenfield SP,Springate JE,Feld LG

更新日期：1994-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Raman spectroscopy has been shown to accurately distinguish different neural crest-derived pediatric tumors. This study tests the ability of Raman spectroscopy to accurately identify cryopreserved tissue specimens using a classification algorithm designed from fresh tumor data and vice versa. METHODS:Fresh ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Wills H,Kast R,Stewart C,Rabah R,Pandya A,Poulik J,Auner G,Klein MD

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Urologic complications are an underappreciated sequelae of the mass effect of sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) and its resection. The goal of this study was to evaluate the incidence and severity of urologic complications in patients with SCT. METHODS:A retrospective review of patients with a prenatal diagnosis o...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Le LD,Alam S,Lim FY,Keswani SG,Crombleholme TM

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An infant presented with abdominal distension and failure to thrive. This patient was a 3.5-month-old, ex-26-week premature infant at the time of presentation who required supplemental parenteral nutrition until day 9 of life. Workup found ascites and a complex cystic mass in the porta hepatis. A perforated gallbladde...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Rhoads K,Snyder J,Lee H

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mesenteric lymphatic malformations (MLs) are a heterogeneous group of benign diseases of the lymphatic system that present with cystic dilated lymphatics of the mesentery. MLs are rare and represent less than 5% of all lymphatic malformations. The aims of this study were to analyze the characteristics of MLs...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Kim SH,Kim HY,Lee C,Min HS,Jung SE

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New techniques of 2-D sonography and radionucleotide Disofenin scanning allowed noninvasive evaluation of thoracoomphalopagus Siamese twins and successful separation at four days of age. Twin girls joined at the lower sternum and upper abdomen and weighing 15 lbs, were transferred at five hours of age after caesarian-...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Miller D,Colombani P,Buck JR,Dudgeon DL,Haller JA Jr

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Gastroesophageal reflux is common in children with severe neurological impairment. Fundoplication may produce symptomatic improvement but has a high failure rate. Esophagogastric dissociation (EGD) is an alternative procedure for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux. The aim of this study is to evalu...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Goyal A,Khalil B,Choo K,Mohammed K,Jones M

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to investigate influences of fecal incontinence on children's quality of life after surgically corrected anorectal malformation. METHODS:Seventy-one children with anorectal malformation underwent follow-up for 8 to 16 years postoperatively. They were divided into good, fair, and poor ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Bai Y,Yuan Z,Wang W,Zhao Y,Wang H,Wang W

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Glicentin stimulates growth of normal and atrophic small bowel mucosa; the mechanisms for this trophic effect of glicentin are not completely known. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the trophic effect of glicentin is mediated by mechanism involving luminal or nonluminal factors and ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Hashimoto N,Ohyanagi H,Kazuyuki S

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of the study was to compare outcomes after partial vs complete fundoplication in patients with prior esophageal atresia repair. METHODS:All patients undergoing fundoplication following esophageal atresia repair at a tertiary care pediatric hospital from 1987 to 2006 were retrospectively reviewed. A...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Levin DN,Diamond IR,Langer JC

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been used for 20 years in neonates and children with cardiac and respiratory failure. The number of neonates treated with ECMO has increased exponentially, but the number of older children treated is small. The selection and exclusion criteria for pediatric ECMO are poorl...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Adolph V,Heaton J,Steiner R,Bonis S,Falterman K,Arensman R

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The distribution and localization of neurofilament (NF) and microtubule-associated tau protein (Tau) in the colon from Hirschsprung's disease were examined by immunohistochemistry. Specimens of the normoganglionic, oligoganglionic, and aganglionic segments of colons from nine patients with Hirschsprung's disease were ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Deguchi E,Iwai N,Goto Y,Yanagihara J,Fushiki S

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bile ducts of Luschka (also called supravesicular ducts) are small bile ducts in the gallbladder bed. Although they do not drain any liver parenchyma, they can be a source of bile leak or biliary peritonitis after cholecystectomy in both adults and children, as shown in this case report. As a reminder, variations of b...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Sharif K,de Ville de Goyet J

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00