Neonatal chylous ascites--report of three cases and review of the literature.

abstract：:For the assessment of germ-cell maturation of the seminiferous tubules, DNA flowcytometry is a rapid and sensitive method. Phosporus 31P magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) is a non-invasive alternative that demonstrates the metabolic status of the testis, reflecting the type and relative proportion of germ cells in...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Srinivas M,Degaonkar M,Gupta DK,Raghunathan P,Das SN,Mitra DK

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infected intra-abdominal cystic lymphangiomas are very rare. We report a case of a purulent mesenteric cyst, histologically a cystic lymphangioma, w which developed in a 1-year-old girl who presented with marked abdominal distension and high fever. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed that the huge cystic lesion occupi...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Kubota A,Yonekura T,Kuroda D,Yasuda T,Kato M,Oyanagi H,Imano M,Sato T,Fukushima K,Okada M

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The loss of esophageal length in long-gap esophageal atresia or obliteration of the esophageal lumen due to stricture may require major operative reconstruction. A number of procedures have been developed to allow anatomic replacement of the esophagus. The gastric transposition requires a single cervical anastomosis a...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Cowles RA,Coran AG

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aimed to evaluate the mid-term outcomes of single-stage modified anterior sagittal anorectoplasty (ASARP) for anorectal malformation with vestibular fistula. METHOD:Twenty-six patients with congenital imperforate anus and vestibular fistula underwent single-stage modified sphincter-saving ASARP betw...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Wang C,Li L,Liu S,Chen Z,Diao M,Li X,Qiao G,Cheng W

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is an accepted form of treatment in managing complex wounds in adults and children. It is not as widely used in the neonatal population due to limited clinical experience. We describe the application of the RENASYS™ system (Smith and Nephew, UK) in delivering NPWT to four neonate...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Choi WW,McBride CA,Kimble RM

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study is to identify the risk factors for esophageal anastomotic stricture (EAS) and/or anastomotic leakage (EAL) after primary repair of esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) in infants. METHODS:A retrospective chart review of 52 patients with congenital EA/TEF between Jan...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Okata Y,Maeda K,Bitoh Y,Mishima Y,Tamaki A,Morita K,Endo K,Hisamatsu C,Fukuzawa H,Yokoi A

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed our clinical experience of using a computer-powered right angle linear cutter (CPRALC) for Collis-Nissen fundoplication (CNF) in three children with gastroesophageal reflux (GER) or failed Nissen associated with short esophagus. Case 1 was a 13-month-old female with persistent GER after type-C esophageal a...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Takahashi T,Okazaki T,Shimotakahara A,Lane GJ,Yamataka A

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) is the most common congenital neoplasm in neonates. We wished to assess the long-term functional outcome of children undergoing SCT resection. METHODS:Records of neonates diagnosed with SCT from two surgeons' practices, and operated on between 1970 and 2006, were retrospectively r...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Draper H,Chitayat D,Ein SH,Langer JC

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Manual reduction with the index finger (modified Hutchinson's maneuver) enabling simple and safe manual reduction of infantile intussusception is described. The procedure was used in four patients, two boys and two girls, ranging in age from 2 to 15 months, as greater than normal compression was necessary and/or seros...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Hase T,Kodama M,Mizukuro T,Kishida A,Shimadera S,Ohno M,Shimada M

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atypical mycobacterial disease is common in children in Australia. Over 22 years, records were kept prospectively by the senior author. The diagnosis was confirmed in 118 patients, either by culture or by the combination of a positive skin test plus typical histology. There were 46 boys and 72 girls with a median age ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Mushtaq I,Martin HC

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) has previously been associated with increased mortality. The aim of this study was to assess mortality in patients with Hirschsprung disease in a population-based cohort. METHODS:This was a nationwide, population-based cohort study. The study exposure was HSCR and the study outcome ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Löf Granström A,Wester T

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are a group of growth factors that are implicated in intestinal growth, morphogenesis, differentiation, and homeostasis. The role of the BMP signaling cascade in stimulation of cell proliferation after massive small bowel resection is unknown. The purpose of this study was to ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Sukhotnik I,Berkowitz D,Dorfman T,Halabi S,Pollak Y,Bejar J,Bitterman A,Coran AG

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extensive loss of small bowel in all age groups has significant morbidity and mortality consequences. Despite the astonishing ability of the small bowel to compensate for an extensive loss, long-term parenteral nutrition and enteral nutrition, tailored to the need of the patients in relation to the missing intestinal ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Höllwarth ME

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Laparoscopic Kasai portoenterostomy was reported to be a safe and feasible procedure in infant with biliary atresia. We aimed to investigate the long-term results after laparoscopic portoenterostomy as such data in the literature are lacking. METHODS:Sixteen infants underwent laparoscopic Kasai portoenterostom...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Chan KW,Lee KH,Tsui SY,Wong YS,Pang KY,Mou JW,Tam YH

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intussusception is the commonest surgical complication of Henoch-Sch onlein purpura (HSP), occurring in 1.3%-13.6% of affected children. Colo-colic intussusception is a rare occurrence in HSP, with only three other reported cases. Intussusception in HSP almost always originates in the ileum (90%) or jejunum (7%), and ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Choong CK,Kimble RM,Pease P,Beasley SW

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study deals with the advancement process of neuroblastoma through clinical observations and circulating tumor cell exploration. Clinical feature, tumor biology, and circulating tumor cell detected by the previously described polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method were analyzed in 31 patients with advanced neurobl...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Kuroda T,Honna T,Morikawa N,Kitano Y,Fuchimoto Y,Terawaki K,Kumagai M,Tsunematsu Y,Masaki H,Matsuoka K,Saeki M

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study reviews the results of our previously described modification of the minimally invasive (Nuss) procedure for correction of pectus excavatum. It utilizes a subxyphoid incision with central fixation to maximize safe bar passage and minimize bar displacement. METHODS:Consecutive patients corrected wi...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Bond SJ,Rapstine E,Bond JM

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a potentially life-threatening infection of soft tissues. It is characterized by rapid spread of inflammation and infection with widespread necrosis of fascia, subcutaneous tissues, and overlying skin. NF is usually reported in adults with preexisting medical conditions or compromised imm...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Nazir Z

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cryptorchidism is a common paediatric complaint and is traditionally managed surgically by orchidopexy. We aimed to prospectively review the success of the Bianchi high scrotal incision technique for performing orchidopexy in boys with palpable non-descended testis. A total of 206 orchidopexies were performed in 85 pa...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Samuel DG,Izzidien AY

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchogenic cysts are congenital malformations of the tracheobronchial tree. We describe a 20-month-old male who presented with persistent non-bilious emesis; manometry and imaging were consistent with esophageal achalasia. During a planned laparoscopic Heller myotomy, an intramural bronchogenic cyst was discovered i...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Lin JS,Yu YR,Chiou EH,Chumpitazi BP,Schady DA,Brandt ML

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Diagnosis of imperforate anus is usually made shortly after birth with physical examination. Nonetheless, a significant number of patients have presented beyond the neonatal period without recognition of anorectal malformation. We reviewed our experience of anorectal malformations, with particular emphasis on t...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Turowski C,Dingemann J,Gillick J

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Premature male ischiopagus tetrapus twins weighing 2.2 kg were born unexpectedly. They required initial ventilation for respiratory distress syndrome and an emergency laparotomy for intestinal obstruction at 10 days of age. At 8 months of age, formal separation was carried out. Primary skin closure was possible withou...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Freeman NV,Fahr J,Al-Khusaiby S

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine whether barium enema reduction (BER) is safe and effective in patients with a long duration of intussusception. Over the last 17 years, 104 patients were admitted to our hospital with a diagnosis of intussusception. All except 1 with peritonitis underwent BER primarily. Of the 10...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Okuyama H,Nakai H,Okada A

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Biliary atresia (BA) is characterized by progressive inflammation of the biliary system. This inflammation persists and causes liver fibrosis, although jaundice disappears after Kasai portoenterostomy (KP). We aimed to confirm whether the oral administration of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) suppresses liver fibro...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Sumida W,Uchida H,Tainaka T,Shirota C,Hinoki A,Kato T,Yokota K,Oshima K,Shirotuki R,Chiba K,Tanaka Y

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Determining the integrity of the pancreatic duct is important in high-grade pancreatic trauma to guide decision making for operative vs non-operative management. Computed tomography (CT) is generally an inadequate study for this purpose, and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is sometimes obtain...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Rosenfeld EH,Vogel A,Russell RT,Maizlin I,Klinkner DB,Polites S,Gaines B,Leeper C,Anthony S,Waddell M,St Peter S,Juang D,Thakkar R,Drews J,Behrens B,Jafri M,Burd RS,Beaudin M,Carmant L,Falcone RA Jr,Moody S,Naik

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hirschsprung's disease (HD) in Down's syndrome (DS) patients is stated to have a worse outcome than HD alone. In our study we reviewed the immediate and long-term outcomes of these children and questioned whether DS should influence the operative management. Data were collected on all children with HD (including total...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Morabito A,Lall A,Gull S,Mohee A,Bianchi A

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We analyzed the causes and diagnoses, the treatment, short and long-term outcome of a consecutive series of 70 pediatric polytrauma patients. From 1989 to 1996, 70 children (aged 10 months to 16 years, mean 7.4 years) presented with multiple trauma. A follow-up investigation was performed 4.2 years (mean) after the ac...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Schalamon J,v Bismarck S,Schober PH,Höllwarth ME

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound (US) guided percutaneous sclerotherapy in the pediatric population, 14 hydatid liver cysts (HLC) in eight male patients whose ages ranged between 6 and 16 years (mean 9.9 years) were treated. The maximum diameter was 110 mm. Albendazole was administered orally to all patients for...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Kabaalioğlu A,Karaali K,Apaydin A,Melikoğlu M,Sindel T,Lüleci E

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1974 and 1988, 86 newborns with perforated necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) were treated by either laparotomy (usually involving a bowel resection and a temporary stoma) or a peritoneal drain under local anesthesia. The survival of babies in the laparotomy group was 57% versus 59% in the drained group. However,...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Azarow KS,Ein SH,Shandling B,Wesson D,Superina R,Filler RM

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the applicability of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines for imaging studies in children under the age of three with first urinary tract infection (UTI). METHODS:In our cohort of 112 patients, we gathered data regarding the occur...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Ristola MT,Hurme T

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00