abstract：:Laparoscopy enables surgeons to approach the surgical conditions from a new perspective. Laparoscopic surgery has revolutionized the treatment of choledochal cysts (CDC). Yet, this new technique requires objective evaluations. We have examined the controversies about the CDC dissection, distal common bile duct ligatio...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Diao M,Li L,Cheng W

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To share our experience in ovary-sparing surgery for teratomas in children. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The medical records of nine patients (mean age of 11.2 years, r 6-15 years) who had undergone ovary-sparing surgery for teratoma were analyzed retrospectively. Mean duration for follow-up was 29.5 months (r 15-75 month...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Özcan R,Kuruoğlu S,Dervişoğlu S,Eliçevik M,Emir H,Büyükünal C

更新日期：2013-03-01 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

abstract：PURPOSE:The objective of this study was to characterize the clinical course and outcomes of children with pancreatic pseudocysts that were initially treated non-operatively or with percutaneous drainage. METHODS:A retrospective review of children with pancreatic pseudocysts over a 12-year period was completed. Categor...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Russell KW,Barnhart DC,Madden J,Leeflang E,Jackson WD,Feola GP,Meyers RL,Scaife ER,Rollins MD

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:In chick embryos, administration of cadmium (Cd) induces ventral body wall defects (VBWD) similar to human omphalocele. It has been shown that failure of proper VBW formation may be due to disruption of somite development during early embryogenesis. In the VBWD chick model, Cd causes abnormal cell death in the somi...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Duess JW,Fujiwara N,Corcionivoschi N,Puri P,Thompson J

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to determine if there is a difference between complications for totally implantable central venous catheters (ports) and tunnelled external central venous catheters (external CVCs) that result in early removal of the central venous catheter (CVC) in children and adolescents with acute ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： White AD,Othman D,Dawrant MJ,Sohrabi S,Young AL,Squire R

更新日期：2012-12-01 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：:Clear cell sarcoma of the kidney (CCSK) is an uncommon neoplasm that accounts for almost 3 % of pediatric renal tumors. Cavoatrial tumor thrombosis is very rare and because of poor response to chemotherapy, invasive surgical interventions such as open heart surgery may be indicated. A 6-year-old girl with CCSK of righ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Hiradfar M,Zabolinejad N,Shojaeian R,Saeedi P,Joodi M,Nazarzadeh R,Farhangi H,Abbasi Tashnizi M,Alamdaran SA

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The advances in science have resulted in the emergence of nanotechnology, which deals with the design and use of tools and devices of size 1-100 nm. The application of nanotechnologies to medicine is thus termed nanomedicine. Significant research has been focused on this new and exciting field and this review article ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Wong KK,Liu XL

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of our study is to introduce a new objective method of perioperative evaluation of the size of diaphragmatic defect to enable comparison of results among various centres and methods used for diaphragmatic reconstruction. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Prospective observational study of neonates with congenital diap...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Rygl M,Kuklova P,Zemkova D,Slaby K,Pycha K,Stranak Z,Melichar J,Snajdauf J

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We assessed continence after scope-assisted anorectovaginoplasty (SARVP) for female anorectal malformation (FARM). METHODS:Five FARM cases were assessed; cases 1 and 2: cloacal malformation; case 3: urogenital sinus, and rectovestibular fistula (RF); case 4: RF, absent vagina, and sacral anomaly; case 5: covered c...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Yamataka A,Goto S,Kato Y,Koga H,Lane GJ,Okazaki T

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The Nuss procedure is a minimally invasive procedure for the correction of pectus excavatum. It involves insertion of a substernal metal bar. A feared complication of any implantation procedure is infection, which often requires removal of the implanted device. This report describes the authors' experience with...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Tanaka K,Kuwashima N,Ashizuka S,Yoshizawa J,Ohki T

更新日期：2012-09-01 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:The aim of the German Network for Congenital Uro-REctal malformations (CURE-Net) is to collect data of affected patients with anorectal malformation (ARM) to investigate molecular causes, clinical implications and psychosocial outcome. The current issue was to examine the transition to adulthood in adults with ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Schmidt D,Jenetzky E,Zwink N,Schmiedeke E,Maerzheuser S

更新日期：2012-08-01 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

abstract：PURPOSE:The optimal treatment for pediatric Graves' disease (GD) is controversial. Antithyroid drugs are often used initially, but they are associated with a high failure rate. Therefore alternative therapies have become important. In the present study, we analyze our institution's experience regarding the safety and e...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Peroni E,Angiolini MR,Vigone MC,Mari G,Chiumello G,Beretta E,Weber G

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Umbilical hernias occur frequently in children but complications are very rare and thus surgery is not routinely indicated. In this literature review, we report 19 cases of spontaneous evisceration of abdominal contents through umbilical hernias. Precipitating causes included umbilical ulceration or sepsis, crying, re...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Thomson WL,Wood RJ,Millar AJ

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intestinal adaptation in short bowel syndrome (SBS) consists of increased epithelial cells (ECs) proliferation as well as apoptosis. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) has been shown to regulate ECs apoptosis. In this study, we investigated the effect of ACE inhibition on intestinal adaptation after small b...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Wang W,Xiao W,Sun L,Zhang C,Chen G,Yang H

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Vascular trauma is uncommon in children but may be complex. Arterial injury in children presents a challenge to the surgeon and may have long-term implications. Children have major advantage of a rich-collateral circulation but are still growing and developing. Decisions about when to operate remain an issue...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Tshifularo N,Moore SW

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study's aim was to assess the use of intravesical injection of botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNT-A) as a treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) in children. METHODS:A 6-year retrospective study of children who received BoNT-A for OAB was performed. Treatment outcome was classified as complete success (CS),...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： McDowell DT,Noone D,Tareen F,Waldron M,Quinn F

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Although the precise pathogenesis of ventral body wall (VBW) defects is not clearly understood, it has recently postulated that disruption of somite development during early embryogenesis may cause failure of proper VBW formation. The administration of cadmium (Cd) after 60 h of incubation induces omphalocele s...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Doi T,Fujiwara N,Puri P,Bannigan J,Thompson J

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Pyriform sinus fistula (PSF), which originates from the third or fourth branchial pouch remnant, is relatively rare. In young children and adults, it is characterized by lateral neck infections and suppurative thyroiditis, while neonatal PSF presents as a large cervical cystic mass and causes respiratory distre...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Amano H,Uchida H,Sato K,Kawashima H,Tanaka Y,Takazawa S,Jimbo T

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine if follow-up by consultant pediatric surgeons (CPS) affects morbidity due to incarceration (INC) in children with indirect inguinal hernia (IH). METHODS:We educate parents so they can identify possible INC and advise them to attend our emergency department anytime for immediate review by on-call CPS. ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Seo S,Takahashi T,Marusasa T,Kusafuka J,Koga H,Halibieke A,Lane GJ,Okazaki T,Yamataka A

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Nuss procedure is the most popular technique for correction of pectus excavatum recently. Life-threatening complications associated with the procedure are very rare. We report a 13-year-old boy who developed late-onset bilateral hemothorax with hypovolemic shock 5 months after the Nuss procedure. In literature rev...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Lin CW,Chen KC,Diau GY,Chu CC

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital arteriovenous fistulas are a rare cause of neck mass in children, but should be considered in the differential diagnosis of paediatric patients presenting with pulsatile neck masses even when there is no history of trauma. Balloon embolisation is the treatment of choice because of the high risk of surgical ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Ahmad S,Suleman FE

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parathyroid carcinoma is unusual and its intrathyroidal variant is extremely rare. Therefore, few cases have been reported to describe a case of parathyroid carcinoma located inside the thyroid gland. The case corresponds to a 14-year-old girl who came to the office with a severe osteoarticular disease, depression, ca...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Herrera-Hernández AA,Aranda-Valderrama P,Díaz-Pérez JA,Herrera LP

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the first two cases of acute neonatal appendicitis operated on through the laparoscopic approach. Acute neonatal appendicitis is uncommon and rarely considered by clinicians when assessing the neonatal acute abdomen. Our two cases demonstrate the potential value of diagnostic laparoscopy in the acute neonat...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Malakounides G,John M,Rex D,Mulhall J,Nandi B,Mukhtar Z

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Applicants in the NRMP for pediatric surgery have little objective data available regarding factors predicting successful matching. We analyzed data from applicants at our institution to attempt to identify parameters correlated with three outcomes: successfully matching, or attaining either a top ten or t...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Fraser JD,Aguayo P,St Peter S,Ostlie DJ,Holcomb GW 3rd,Andrews WA,Murphy JP,Sharp RJ,Snyder CL

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Megacystis microcolon intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome (MMIHS) is a rare and the most severe form of functional intestinal obstruction in the newborn. This congenital condition is associated with non-obstructed urinary bladder, microcolon and decreased or absent intestinal peristalsis. This study was designe...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Gosemann JH,Puri P

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to determine if the placement of prophylactic drains influences the incidence of postoperative adverse events in neonates. METHODS:Neonatal patients undergoing laparotomy between April 2000 and December 2007 were prospectively assigned to aggressive peritoneal cavity lavage, without t...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Inoue M,Uchida K,Otake K,Koike Y,Okugawa Y,Kobayashi M,Mohri Y,Miki C,Kusunoki M

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Robotic assisted minimal invasive surgery (RMIS) is a new resource popular in some surgical specialties but not yet in pediatric surgery. There are numerous advantages of robotic surgical technology in adult patients well documented in the literature. The purpose of this study is to define the feasibility, safety, and...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Camps JI

更新日期：2011-09-01 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：: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:Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are thought to contribute to the pathogenesis of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Mitochondria as a major source of intracellular ROS and apoptotic signaling during oxidative stress in NEC have not been investigated. We sought to determine: (1) the effects of oxidative stress on in...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Baregamian N,Song J,Papaconstantinou J,Hawkins HK,Evers BM,Chung DH

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between birth weight, pulmonary artery (PA) size, and outcome in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) to establish if PA size has prognostic value. METHODS:The subjects for this study were 39 consecutive left-sided CDH patients treated at our institution accor...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Takahashi T,Koga H,Tanaka T,Shoji H,Takeda S,Shimizu T,Lane GJ,Yamataka A,Okazaki T

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recent advances in laparoscopic surgery as well as increasing experience with these techniques have led to the selection of laparoscopic surgery for hemi/partial nephroureterectomy in children with a non/poorly functioning moiety in a duplex kidney. There is very little data on the long term follow-up of s...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Nerli RB,Vernekar R,Guntaka AK,Patil SM,Jali SM,Hiremath MB

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In 2006, The Japanese Society of Pediatric Endoscopic Surgeons devised a plan to develop a pediatric endoscopic surgical skill qualification (ESSQ) system. This system is controlled by The Japan Society for Endoscopic Surgery. The standard requirement for skills qualification is the ability of each applicant to...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Iwanaka T,Morikawa Y,Yamataka A,Nio M,Segawa O,Kawashima H,Sato M,Terakura H,Take H,Hirose R,Yagi M

更新日期：2011-07-01 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：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：BACKGROUND:There is a shortage of surgeons in Africa, and this shortage is particularly acute in paediatric surgery with most paediatric patients being cared for by general surgeons. The use of information technology to augment teaching in paediatric surgery in Africa is appealing but often unsuccessful due to the cost...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Hadley GP,Mars M

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00