Roundworm obstruction of the hepatic limb of a Roux-en-Y anastomosis.

abstract：PURPOSE:Experience with male cloaca (MC), a single opening in perineum for passage of urine and meconeum is described. METHODS:Cases of MC were ambispectively studied, prospectively from July 2007 to April 2015 and retrospectively for last three decades. RESULTS:Seven cases of MC were identified, between the ages of ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Sharma S,Gupta DK

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty (LAARP) is considered to benefit the patients with vesico-prostatic fistula. The aim of this study is to present the details of our LAARP technique for improving the short- and long-term outcomes in the patients with high and intermediate types of anorectal malformations (AR...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Li L,Ren X,Ming A,Xu H,Sun R,Zhou Y,Liu X,Sun H,Li Q,Li X,Zhang Z,Cheng W,Diao M,Tam PKH

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The need for contralateral inguinal exploration in children during unilateral inguinal hernia repair remains controversial. We questioned whether an elective preoperative sonographic examination of the contralateral inguinal canal was accurate enough to prevent unnecessary exploration of the asymptotic side. Sonograph...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Erez I,Rathaus V,Werner M,Narsesyants I,Lazar L,Katz S

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Recognition of physical child abuse is imperative for ensuring children's safety. Screening tools (ST) may increase identification of physical abuse; however, the extent of their use is unknown. This study assessed use of STs for physical abuse in children's hospitals and determined attitudes regarding STs. ME...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Crichton KG,Cooper JN,Minneci PC,Groner JI,Thackeray JD,Deans KJ

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Incarcerated inguinal hernias in infants are commonly encountered. Reduction with intravenous sedation using morphine and related drugs carries risks of apnoea and/or respiratory arrest, especially in small, ex-premature babies who have an increased incidence of incarceration and thus opiate use is best avoided. Cauda...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Brindley N,Taylor R,Brown S

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:70 cases of gastroschisis (GS) were surgically treated at the Pediatric Surgical University Clinic, Münster, from 1984 through 1998. The defect occurred more frequently in males (44) than females (26). The average birth weight was 2,383 g and mean gestational age 36.8 weeks. 9 infants (12.9%) were delivered vaginally ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Saxena AK,Hülskamp G,Schleef J,Schaarschmidt K,Harms E,Willital GH

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the safety and efficacy between laparoscopic and open cyst excision with hepaticojejunostomy for children with choledochal cysts using meta-analysis. METHODS:Studies comparing the laparoscopic and the open choledochal cyst excision that met the inclusion criteria for data extraction were identifie...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Shen HJ,Xu M,Zhu HY,Yang C,Li F,Li KW,Shi WJ,Ji F

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Variation exists in the diagnostic testing for gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in infants and in the application of surgical therapy. There has been an increase in antireflux surgery (ARS) since the development of laparoscopy but the outcomes in high-risk infants is unclear. This study examines the results of ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Rosales A,Whitehouse J,Laituri C,Herbello G,Long J

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a progressive, deteriorating complication of end-stage liver disease (ESLD) that occurs in 13-47% of liver transplant candidates. Although LT is the only therapeutic option for HPS, it has a high morbidity and mortality, especially in patients with severe hypoxemia before trans...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Urahashi T,Mizuta K,Sanada Y,Umehara M,Wakiya T,Hishikawa S,Hyodo M,Sakuma Y,Fujiwara T,Yasuda Y,Kawarasaki H

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pyloric atresia (PA) is an uncommon anomaly that may be associated with many other congenital anomalies, the commonest of which is junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB). Most of the cases of PA associated with JEB (Herlitz syndrome) reported have been fatal. A case of PA associated with JEB, malrotation, and a high a...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Agarwala S,Goswami JK,Mitra DK

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 235 children, aged between 7 months and 15 years had bronchoscopy on suspicion of foreign body aspiration. The histories of these patients were studied to examine the diagnostic value of symptoms, signs, and chest x-rays, and rate of negative bronchoscopy. The sensitivity of choking and coughing was high (8...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Ayed AK,Jafar AM,Owayed A

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although it is virtually impossible to formulate a scheme that can satisfactorily collect all different types of vaginal malformations, a simple classification would be of a considerable value and would permit logical operative decisions. Many classifications of anomalies of uterus and vagina have been propo...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Ruggeri G,Gargano T,Antonellini C,Carlini V,Randi B,Destro F,Lima M

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Although the principles of the Ladd's procedure for intestinal malrotation in children have remained unchanged since its first description, in the era of minimally invasive surgery it is controversial whether laparoscopy is advantageous over open surgery. The aim of our study was to determine whether the surgic...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Catania VD,Lauriti G,Pierro A,Zani A

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes three children, age range 7 weeks to 5 months, who presented with obstructive jaundice secondary to gallstones. Previous Escherichia coli septicaemia and frusemide therapy were predisposing risk factors in two of the patients. All three were successfully treated with cholecystectomy and explorati...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Wilcox DT,Casson D,Bowen J,Thomas A,Bruce J

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presentation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) at birth may fall outside the typical features (cyanosis, tachypnea and respiratory failure), manifesting, instead, also with others pictures that make the diagnosis difficult or even impossible. We report a case of CDH presenting as a pneumothorax and a perfor...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Esposito C,Settimi A,Centonze A,Savanelli A,Ascione G,De Marco M,De Fazio C,Esposito G

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cervicovaginal atresia is a rare Mullerian anomaly. The management of cervicovaginal atresia has evolved from historical recommendations of hysterectomy to various reconstructive procedures more recently. The latter carries a risk of significant morbidity and unknown fertility. We present our experience in t...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Kisku S,Varghese L,Kekre A,Sen S,Karl S,Mathai J,Thomas RJ,Barla RK

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The occurrence of a coexisting congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and esophageal atresia (EA) with distal tracheoesophageal fistula is extremely rare and is considered highly lethal. Only 19 cases of CDH with EA have been reported in the world literature to date. This is a very challenging clinical problem, and the...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Thakral CL,Sajwani MJ

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Fetal extraperitoneal rectal perforation (FERP) is an extremely rare entity. The objective of this report is to review the available literature on this condition and to add our experience with four additional cases managed at our institution. METHODS:A literature search was performed for journal articles addre...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Charlton R,Brisighelli G,Gabler T,Westgarth-Taylor C

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM OF STUDY:Few studies have evaluated the incidence of familial vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) among multiple gestation births. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence and characteristics of VUR in twins in a large cohort of families with VUR. METHODS:Between 1998 and 2010, data were collected on 251 f...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Giannotti G,Menezes M,Hunziker M,Puri P

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:"Variants of Hirschsprung's disease" are conditions that clinically resemble Hirschsprung's disease (HD), despite the presence of ganglion cells in rectal suction biopsies. The diagnosis and management of these patients can be challenging. Specific histological, immunohistochemical and electron microscopic investigati...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Friedmacher F,Puri P

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the case of a 10-year-old girl with biliary atresia in whom focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) of the liver occurred following successful "Kasai" hepatic portoenterostomy at the age of 2 months. Her jaundice completely disappeared a few weeks after the operation. A 4-cm diameter liver tumor in segment IV was f...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Okugawa Y,Uchida K,Inoue M,Kawamoto A,Ohtake K,Sakurai H,Uchida K,Isaji S,Miki C,Kusunoki M

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Feeding and systemic hypoxia are major stresses inducing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). This study aims to investigate the role of systemic hypoxia in NEC and its effect before and after feeding. METHODS:Neonatal mice were studied in three groups. Control (N = 9): breast feeding; NEC A (N = 8), gavage feedin...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Chen Y,Koike Y,Miyake H,Li B,Lee C,Hock A,Zani A,Pierro A

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to test the susceptibility of human hepatoblastoma and neuroblastoma cells to photodynamic diagnostics (PDD) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) using 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) as a photosensitizer. METHODS:Cell cultures of human hepatoblastoma (HuH6) and neuroblastoma (MHH-NB-11) ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Bergmann F,Stepp H,Metzger R,Rolle U,Johansson A,Till H

更新日期：2008-12-01 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：:The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of complex minimally invasive surgery in neonates (and infants <5 kg). A systematic search of databases was performed. Inguinal herniotomy and pyloromyotomy were specifically excluded. Various operations were assessed for operative times, conversion rates, complicati...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Sinha CK,Paramalingam S,Patel S,Davenport M,Ade-Ajayi N

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The high mortality rate in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is attributed to pulmonary hypoplasia (PH). Insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF2) is an important regulator of fetal growth. The highest levels of IGF2 expression are found in the placenta, which are negatively regulated by decidual retinoid acid...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Kutasy B,Friedmacher F,Duess JW,Puri P

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Surgical repair of pectus excavatum (PE) in childhood is a well-established procedure. Previously used operative techniques to correct PE were largely based on the Ravitch technique. Since about 10 years, the minimally invasive repair (MIRPE) by Nuss is well established. Conservative treatment with the vacuum...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Haecker FM

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adrenal cysts (AC) are rare, particularly in the newborn period. Almost all ACs in newborns were diagnosed on exploratory laparotomy or at autopsy. We report a newborn with an AC that was diagnosed after an exploratory laparotomy due to its rare presentation. This case shows that ACs should be considered in the differ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Içağasioğlu D,Caksen H,Yildiz E,Koçyiğit C,Cevit O

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Several procedures have been described for repair of distal hypospadias. However, these are not without any complications. Corpus spongiosum advancement is a new technique employed in our patients for distal hypospadias repair with excellent clinical outcome and no post-operative complications. PATIENTS AND ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Dutta HK

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary sequestration is a rare congenital pulmonary malformation. We report a case of a 10-month-old infant with intralobar pulmonary sequestration diagnosed in utero. The lesion had an uncommon blood supply consisting of three large arteries deriving from the thoracic aorta and venous drainage into the inferior ve...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Theodoropoulos I,Schwartz MZ

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00