Pericardial foreign body.

abstract：:Over a 6-year period, 14 infants with a total of 16 inguinal hernias (IH) underwent transperitoneal closure of the internal ring (TPIR). This was performed through a minilaparotomy, using a purse-string suture placed around the internal ring from within. A difficult inguinal dissection of an edematous and friable sper...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Misra D,Hewitt G,Potts SR,Brown S,Boston VE

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive soft tissue infection involving the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and superficial fascia. It is a rare entity in the pediatric population. The specific etiologic factors that contribute to the establishment of necrotizing fasciitis in children are not evident. It may occur a...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Luo CC,Chin Chao H,Hsun Chiu C

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In 1992, the Congress implemented a Medicare payment system based on relative value units (RVUs). Today, RVUs are increasingly used to determine surgeon reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and private third-party payers. We questioned whether current RVU assignments accurately reflect the quantity of time th...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Little DC,St Peter SD,Calkins CM,Shah SR,Murphy JP,Gatti JM,Gittes GK,Sharp RJ,Andrews WS,Holcomb GW 3rd,Ostlie DJ,Snyder CL

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1976, we presented our experience in the surgical management of patients with peripheral congenital arteriovenous fistulae (CAVF). This report updates our experience and specifically describes subsequent experience with intraarterial embolization therapy. Twenty-six infants and children with CAVFs have been treated...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Ford EG,Stanley P,Tolo V,Woolley MM

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fourteen patients with rectal prolapse (age range, 1 to 12 years) underwent posterior plication of the rectum for rectal prolapse. The procedure consisted of (1) natal cleft incision, (2) midline separation of the levator muscle, (3) dissection of two thirds of the circumference of the rectum, (4) plication of the pos...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Tsugawa C,Matsumoto Y,Nishijima E,Muraji T,Higashimoto Y

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acetylcholinesterase activity was measured in the serum and erythrocytes from 22 children. The 12 patients in whom the diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease was confirmed, had a significantly higher concentration of enzyme in both serum and erythrocytes than the 10 children in whom the diagnosis was excluded. This syste...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Boston VE,Cywes S,Davies MR

更新日期：1978-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A modification of an existing Broviac type of central venous catheter is described. The catheter has two suture fixation rings distal to the Dacron cuff, which anchor the catheter to the patient and minimize the risk of displacement or migration until tissue-cuff adherence has taken place. The technique for using the ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Redo SF

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:International studies show increasing incidence of cholelithiasis in childhood and an increasing caseload for the pediatric surgeon. We reviewed pediatric cholecystectomy in all four centers in New Zealand, examining changes in incidence and the demographics of the patient population. METHOD:Coding data were used ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Campbell S,Richardson B,Mishra P,Wong M,Samarakkody U,Beasley S,Pringle K,Morreau P

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Reconstruction of the esophagus in children remains a challenge. Although jejunal grafts retain peristaltic activity, large series with long-term follow up are rare. We like to present our experience in a series of 24 children. METHODS:In the period 1988 through 2005, 24 children received an orthotopic jejun...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Bax NM,van der Zee DC

更新日期：2007-02-01 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：:Significant macrofistulae between arteries and veins of congenital origin may result in the extremes of life-threatening hemorrhage or simply a cosmetically displeasing mass. The most helpful diagnostic aid is that of adequate arteriography both to determine the size, location, and extent of the fistulae. After adequa...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Woolley MM,Stanley P,Wesley JR

更新日期：1977-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation (BPOP), or Nora's lesion, was first described by Nora et al. in 1983 as a rare, tumor-like lesion involving the bones of the hands and feet. Popliteal artery pseudoaneursyms in the pediatric population are also unusual. Here, we present a case of a young male with a p...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Bhalla VK,Coulson H,Parker W,Wynn J,Pipkin WL,Howell CG,Toscano M,Hatley RM

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data from 31 infants with gastrointestinal perforation were analyzed to determine the microorganisms usually present in the peritoneum and blood, and the antibiotic susceptibility of those organisms. Multimicrobial contamination of the peritoneal cavity was present in over one-half of the patients and 23% were found t...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Bell MJ,Ternberg JL,Bower RJ

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Survival has improved dramatically for children with extrahepatic biliary atresia (EHBA), but optimal surgical management remains controversial. We have studied 28 infants born between June 1981, and April 1988, who underwent Kasai's portoenterostomy as primary surgical treatment. Those with evidence of subsequent hep...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Vacanti JP,Shamberger RC,Eraklis A,Lillehei CW

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

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：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of thrombophilic disorders in children and adolescents with portal vein thrombosis (PVT) as well as assessing the hereditary character of this disorder. METHODS:A 2-year prospective study was carried out in pediatric PVT patients (n = 14), their parents (n =...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Pinto RB,Silveira TR,Bandinelli E,Röhsig L

更新日期：2004-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary hypoplasia has been described in cases of giant omphalocele (GO), although pulmonary hypertension (PH) has not been extensively studied in this disorder. In the present study, we describe rates and severity of PH in GO survivors who underwent standardized prenatal and postnatal care at our institut...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Partridge EA,Hanna BD,Panitch HB,Rintoul NE,Peranteau WH,Flake AW,Scott Adzick N,Hedrick HL

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phlebectasia affecting the internal jugular vein is a rare cause of a benign neck swelling in children. They are mostly asymptomatic and therefore managed conservatively. Ligation of the vein and excision is usually avoided owing to the worry of raised intracranial pressure. We report a case of a large right internal ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Sundaram J,Menon P,Thingnum SK,Rao KL

更新日期：2016-07-01 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：:Splenectomy is a recognized factor predisposing to the late complication of serious sepsis. The meningococcus has been listed as an important organism in postsplenectomy infection. A survey of the literature, however, revealed a total of only 13 documented case reports over a 31-year period, including ten pediatric ca...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Loggie BW,Hinchey EJ

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study is a retrospective review of all children treated for Hirschsprung's disease over the past 22 years at a single pediatric institution. During this time 177 patients had definitive surgical reconstruction. Five children died of causes unrelated to Hirschsprung's disease, and five children died from enterocol...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Marty TL,Seo T,Matlak ME,Sullivan JJ,Black RE,Johnson DG

更新日期：1995-05-01 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：:Two infants with congenital long tracheal stenosis underwent operation by means of an esophageal tracheoplasty. The first patient had previously undergone tracheal reconstruction using the pericardium. Although ventilation improved somewhat following this procedure, the pericardial patch suddenly ruptured 12 days afte...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Sasaki S,Hara F,Ohwa T,Eguchi T,Masaoka A

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The immunomodulator Corynebacterium parvum stimulates the reticuloendothelial system and causes splenic hypertrophy. The ability of C parvum to stimulate splenic regeneration in hemisplenectomized mice and decrease susceptibility to intranasal pneumococcal challenge was studied. Mice were divided into two groups, cont...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Cooney DR,Lewis AD,Waz W,Khan AR,Karp MP

更新日期：1984-12-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To study the differential expression of genes between Hirschsprung's disease (HSCR) and normal tissue by using microarray for exploring the mechanism of HSCR development and establishing the gene expression profiles of HSCR. METHODS:Colon tissues (aganglionic and normal segments) of 4 patients with HSCR were...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Qin KW,Shi H,Zhang L,Liu PF,Cai WL,Wu KH,Zhu XC,Lan FF

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The capacity of fetal and newborn hepatic macrophages to produce cachectin/tumor necrosis factor (TNF) has not been previously examined. The role that TNF plays in newborn infection is also unknown. In the present report, fetal and newborn rat hepatic macrophages have been maintained in short-term tissue culture, and ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Silen ML,Hesse DG,Felsen D,Moldawer LL,Calvano SE,Seniuk S,Cerami A,Lowry SF

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchoplastic techniques preserving lung parenchyma allow resection and reconstruction of the major bronchi and carina and are widely used in adults. The smaller and more delicate airways of children make such operations more demanding, but successful outcome can still be achieved with particular attention to techniq...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Gaissert HA,Mathisen DJ,Grillo HC,Vacanti JP,Wain JC

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intestinal leiomyosarcomas in children are extremely rare. The authors present a case of infantile intestinal leiomyosarcoma of the colon that was resected and was classified histologically as grade 2 because of abundant mitoses. The tumor cells infiltrated the submucosa and the serosal surface. Immunohistochemically,...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Yamamoto H,Tsuchiya T,Ishimaru Y,Kisaki Y,Fujino J,Uchida H,Yoshida M,Mori Y,Ikeda H

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00