Pericardial cysts in children: surgical or conservative approach?

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to investigate our institution's experience with pediatric firearm events. We sought to determine the relationship between a community's level of socioeconomic distress and the incidence of youth gun violence. METHODS:We performed a retrospective review of children <18 years in...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Tracy BM,Smith RN,Miller K,Clayton E,Bailey K,Gerrin C,Eversley-Kelso T,Carney D,MacNew H

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A childhood splenic torsion presenting as an acute abdominal mass is reported. ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Greig JD,Sweet EM,Drainer IK

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Restrictions for ECMO in neonates include birth weight less than 2kg (BW <2kg) and/or gestational age less than 34weeks (GA <34weeks). We sought to describe their relationship on mortality. METHODS:Neonates with a primary diagnosis code of CDH were identified in the Extracorporeal Life Support Organ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Delaplain PT,Zhang L,Chen Y,Nguyen DV,Di Nardo M,Cleary JP,Yu PT,Guner YS

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes a simple and effective fluoroscopic technique that remarkably improves diagnostic accuracy when evaluating vomiting newborns. The technique also minimizes the time of the examination and the radiation dose to the patient and radiology personnel. Several examples are presented illustrating the supe...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Yousefzadeh DK,Soper RT,Jackson JH Jr

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two brothers, 4 years and 6 years of age, presented with a swelling in the right side of the neck. Ultrasonography and venography confirmed a diagnosis of phlebectasia of the right internal jugular vein (IJV). In an attempt to elucidate the etiology of this rare lesion, venous pressures in both the dilated right IJV a...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Yokomori K,Kubo K,Kanamori Y,Takemura T,Yamamoto T

更新日期：1990-07-01 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：:Inflammatory cloacogenic polyp (ICP) is a rare lesion arising in the region of the anorectal transitional zone. It is likely caused by occult internal prolapse. Most cases reported in the literature are in the adult population. This is a report of ICP in four children. Awareness of this entity in children is important...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Bass J,Soucy P,Walton M,Nizalik E

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE:Telemedicine is an emerging strategy for healthcare delivery that has the potential to expand access, optimize efficiency, minimize cost, and enhance patient satisfaction. OBJECTIVE:To review the current spectrum, potential strategies, and implementation process of telemedicine in pediatric surgery. DESIGN...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Harting MT,Wheeler A,Ponsky T,Nwomeh B,Snyder CL,Bruns NE,Lesher A,Pandya S,Dickie B,Shah SR,APSA Informatics and Telemedicine Committee.

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fraternal twins with identical left-sided foramen of Morgagni hernias are described. The occurrence of this rare type of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in twins suggests that genetic factors play a role in the formation of this lesion. ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Lau ST,Kim SS,Ledbetter DJ,Healey PJ

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1973 and 1985, 165 infants (aged 1 week to 6 months) underwent unilateral inguinal herniotomy at our hospital. An attempt was made to trace these 165 children. It proved possible to contact and examine 116 children (104 boys and 12 girls). Age at follow-up ranged from 5 to 17 years. Parents were asked whether ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Surana R,Puri P

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of abdominal abscesses related to the falciform ligament are described. The importance of ultrasonic localization is stressed, as these extrahepatic abscesses require surgical drainage, whereas an intrahepatic abscess, particularly amoebic, may be treated with antimicrobials. ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Lipinski JK,Vega JM,Cywes S,Cremin BJ

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:It is generally accepted that there is a risk of hypertension after renal trauma, particularly in high-grade and devascularizing injuries. Hypertension following renal trauma is estimated to occur in five percent of adults, however, the incidence is unknown in the pediatric population. MATERIALS AND METHO...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Fuchs ME,Anderson RE,Myers JB,Wallis MC

更新日期：2015-11-01 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：:Solid pseudopapillary tumors of the pancreas (SPTP) are very rare, and an SPTP arising in a pancreatic rest has been reported only 4 times previously and never in association with the jejunum. We report this unusual case of a 16 year old girl who presented with 4 days of intermittent, crampy abdominal pain and was fou...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Slidell MB,Schmidt EF,Jha RC,Rossi CT,Becker TE,Guzzetta PC

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Delivery of local anesthesia for surgical office procedures for pediatric patients can be difficult. Injections are painful and often lead to patient anxiety, and topical anesthetics frequently provide incomplete anesthesia. The authors prospectively studied the efficacy of iontophoresis, a needle-fr...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： DeCou JM,Abrams RS,Hammond JH,Lowder LR,Gauderer MW

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simplified technique for the repair of gastroschisis without the need to excise the umbilicus or make a fascial incision has been developed. First, the abdominal wall is stretched and the viscera are reduced. Next, the skin and subcutaneous tissue are elevated from the fascia for 1.5 cm around the defect and the fas...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Wesson DE,Baesl TJ

更新日期：1986-09-01 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：:A small subset of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients develop pulmonary disease primarily limited to one lobe or lung segment requiring prolonged recurrent hospitalizations with intensive medical therapy. Although surgery has been advocated for patients who do not respond to medical therapy, very little is known about crite...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Smith MB,Hardin WD Jr,Dressel DA,Beckerman RC,Moynihan PC

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) studies may influence and direct surgical practice. Against this background we have analyzed the quality of systematic reviews and meta-analyses published in the specialty field of pediatric surgery using the Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews 11-item tool (A...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Salim A,Mullassery D,Losty PD

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Healthcare reform policies are emphasizing value-based healthcare delivery. We hypothesize that time-driven activity-based costing (TDABC) can be used to appraise healthcare interventions in pediatric appendicitis. METHODS:Triage-based standing delegation orders, surgical advanced practice providers, and a ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Yu YR,Abbas PI,Smith CM,Carberry KE,Ren H,Patel B,Nuchtern JG,Lopez ME

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Mesenchymal hamartoma (MH) of the liver is thought to develop from the ductal plates of the prenatal liver. This immunohistochemical study was performed to gain insight into the pathophysiology of its development. METHODS:Specimens from four MHs with adjacent liver, in one case from a biopsy and fro...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： von Schweinitz D,Dammeier BG,Glüer S

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this report a rare case of mediastinal abscess secondary to purulent tonsilitis is reported. Generally this condition is consequent to systemic, cervical, thoracic, or abdominal infections. ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Komatsu ES,Costa F,Marchese LT,Villari Filho S

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a case report in which the diagnosis of conjoined twins was made in a woman by ultrasonography in her eigth month of pregnancy. With this diagnosis, the mother-to-be was transported to a hospital with sophisticated obstetrical, neonatal, and pediatric surgical facilities. The twins were delivered by elective c...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Austin E,Schifrin BS,Pomerance JJ,Gans SL,Komaiko MS

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Selective angiography of the testicular artery was performed in 12 boys (age 3-14 yr) with nonpalpable testis. The angiographic, operative, and microscopic findings are described. True aplasia was diagnosed in seven patients. In three patients previously operated upon, the second exploration was facilitated by angiogr...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Domellöf L,Hjälmås K,Nordmark L,Nyberg G

更新日期：1978-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Testicular feminization (TF) is a syndrome due to androgen insensitivity. It occurs in a complete (CTF) and an incomplete (ITF) form. We have treated 21 patients with TF over the last 24 years. Eight patients presented because of ambiguous genitalia, seven presented as "females" with inguinal hernia and testes were fo...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Shah R,Woolley MM,Costin G

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to review the authors' 25-year experience with redo pull-through procedures for Hirschsprung's disease including surgical technique and long-term outcome. METHODS:From 1974 to now, over 325 patients with Hirschsprung's disease have been treated at C.S. Mott Children's H...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： van Leeuwen K,Teitelbaum DH,Elhalaby EA,Coran AG

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformations (CAMs) are rare lung lesions characterized by the presence of a multicystic mass of pulmonary tissue. To clarify the surgical management of CAM of the lung, we reviewed our institutional experience with 34 patients with histologically documented CAM. Symptoms developed in th...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Mentzer SJ,Filler RM,Phillips J

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An analysis was performed of 46 consecutive children who received esophageal bougienage for an ingested coin lodged in the esophagus. All patients met the following clinical criteria necessary for performance of this procedure: an acutely ingested single coin, radiographically localized in the esophagus; no previous h...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Bonadio WA,Jona JZ,Glicklich M,Cohen R

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) often develops in children who have undergone prior repair of esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF). Fundoplication is necessary in many of these children. The complete wrap (Nissen) fundoplication is often used in this setting. However, poor results have been noted, with ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Snyder CL,Ramachandran V,Kennedy AP,Gittes GK,Ashcraft KW,Holder TM

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 1982 we have developed a diagnostic method for differentiation between atretic prolonged obstructive jaundice (biliary atresia) and nonatretic prolonged obstructive jaundice in a neonate. The first report was presented at the Fukuoka Meeting in 1983. Analysis of duodenal juice (excretion test of intravenous inje...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Hung WT,Su CT

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00