abstract：:Recent evidence suggests that neutrophil recruitment may initiate germ cell apoptosis in the ischemic testis. The purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship between germ cell apoptosis and neutrophil recruitment in the contralateral testis following testicular ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury in a ra...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Sukhotnik I,Voskoboinik K,Lurie M,Coran AG,Greenblatt R,Shiloni E,Eldar S,Mogilner JG

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are few publications about urolithiasis of the new born baby and infant (UNI). The UNI represents 20% of the pediatric urolithiasis. The etiologies in this age group are chiefly dominated by the urinary-tract infections and metabolic abnormalities. The purpose of this paper was to investigate the epidemiological...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Mohamed J,Riadh M,Abdellatif N

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In contrast to adults, calcium carbonate gallstones are relatively common in children. Their pathogenesis is poorly understood. Cystic duct obstruction promotes calcium carbonate formation in bile and increases gallbladder mucin production. We tested the hypothesis that mucin producing epithelial cells would be increa...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Sayers C,Wyatt J,Soloway RD,Taylor DR,Stringer MD

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At bilateral orchiopexy bilateral biopsies may be indicated to determine fertility potential. It is currently unknown if the serum inhibin B levels at time of orchiopexy reflect the testicular status of the bilaterally cryptorchid child. The aim of this study was to relate the results of inhibin B and FSH measurements...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Cortes D,Thorup J,Hogdall E,Norgaard-Pedersen B,Petersen BL,Hogdall C

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since January 2006, robotic assistance has been used for performing minimal invasive laparoscopic fundoplications in children. These patients were compared with those operated on with either the open surgical technique or the laparoscopic procedure. The first six children operated on with a fundoplication using the op...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Anderberg M,Kockum CC,Arnbjörnsson E

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the redo transanal endorectal pull-through (TEPT) for patients with persistent symptoms after pull-through for Hirschsprung's disease (HD). Seven children were included in the study, their ages ranged from 2.5 to 6 years (four males and three females). Th...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Gobran TA,Ezzat A,Hassan ME,O'Neill J

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, most studies reported magnesium as a N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist and its analgesic and perioperative anaesthetic effects have been discussed with central desensitization pathway. We investigated the effects of caudal ropivacaine plus magnesium and compared with ropivacaine alone on postoperative...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Birbicer H,Doruk N,Cinel I,Atici S,Avlan D,Bilgin E,Oral U

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of 100 consecutive cases of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) treated at our institute focusing on the efficacy of protocolized management (PM) was conducted. Of the 100 cases, 14 who became symptomatic more than 24 h after birth, and seven with fatal anomalies (four cardiac and three chromosomal) were ex...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Okawada M,Okazaki T,Yamataka A,Yanai T,Kato Y,Kobayashi H,Lane GJ,Miyano T

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Macrophages (MPs) produce increased levels of proinflammatory cytokines in Crohn's disease; these cytokines are thought to play a central role in the occurrence of the disease. Biologics are currently available for anti-cytokine therapy, but treating intestinal inflammation through direct suppression of proinflammator...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Hinoki A,Yoshimura K,Fujita K,Akita M,Ikeda R,Nagashima M,Nomura M,Satomi A

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eight children with Morgagni hernia were operated between January 2000 and May 2005. Medical records of the patients were evaluated retrospectively. Ages of the patients were between 3.5 months and 9 years. The diaphragmatic defect was on the right in all patients except one. One patient had bilateral diapragmatic her...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Akbiyik F,Tiryaki TH,Senel E,Mambet E,Livanelioğlu Z,Atayurt H

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatogastric fistula secondary to amebic liver abscess is extremely rare. Only three pediatric cases have been reported in the English literature. Percutaneous drainage of abscess along with parenteral metronidazole can prevent the need for extensive surgical intervention. Timely intervention is usually followed by c...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Budhiraja S,Dhatt GS,Babra RS

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric osteomyelitis commonly occurs in the long bones and has rarely been reported in small bones such as the vertebrae and ribs. Rib osteomyelitis occurs in approximately 1% or less of all cases of hematogenous osteomyelitis, and is usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus. We present a case of acute osteomyelitis...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Naik-Mathuria B,Ng G,Olutoye OO

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of a silo for temporary coverage of exposed viscera for newborns with gastroschisis has allowed gradual reduction of the externalized intestine into the abdominal cavity. However, there has not been an easy way to monitor blood perfusion to the intestine within the silo other than with visual examination. In a...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Kim S,Betts J,Yedlin S,Rowe R,Idowu O

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative abdominal evisceration may lead to high morbidity and mortality. The purpose of the present study was to determine possible risk factors, morbidity and mortality associated with abdominal evisceration in children. A total of 3,591 children underwent abdominal exploration in our clinic between 1983 and 20...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Ciğdem MK,Onen A,Otçu S,Duran H

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minor degrees of exomphalos have been known to be associated with vitellointestinal duct anomalies. The most frequent association is Meckel's diverticulum. It is unusual for a fistula to be communicating directly with the exomphalos sac. We report five neonates that presented with a fistula on the exomphalos sac over ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Ng J,Antao B,Mackinnon E

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Ho:YAG) laser incision is a new method applied in pediatric urology recent years. To evaluate its therapeutic efficacy on treating the pediatric patients with urethral strictures and urethral atresias, a retrospective study was performed from June 2001 to July 2005 in a tota...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Futao S,Wentong Z,Yan Z,Qingyu D,Aiwu L

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital pouch colon, a variant of anorectal malformation, is a rare anomaly with a high incidence in North India and although the anatomy and diagnostic features have been well described, the surgical treatment continues to be challenging. This report describes the complications following a less preferred but often...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Singal AK,Bhatnagar V

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a synthetic serine protease inhibitor, gabexate mesilate (GM), in rats with ischemia-reperfusion (I-R) damage due to unilateral testicular torsion. Thirty male Sprague-Dawley rats were separated into three groups, each containing ten rats. A sham operation was perf...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Gezici A,Ozturk H,Buyukbayram H,Ozturk H,Okur H

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty-seven patients with resected Wilms' tumour>1.0 kg are reported. Surgery in this group is difficult, may result in the sacrifice of adjacent structures, and frequently upstages the patient. Mortality is related to tumour burden. Whilst there is little agreement on the therapeutic implications of failure to respon...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Hadley GP,Shaik AS

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children can cause significant impairment in linear growth, and delay in pubertal onset. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of surgery on linear growth in children with Crohn's disease (CD) who were resistant to medical therapy, and had documented evidence of growth impa...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Singh Ranger G,Lamparelli MJ,Aldridge A,Chong SK,Mitton SG,Albanese A,Kumar D

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:An experimental study was performed to investigate the efficacy of colchicine in the prevention of fibrosis in the alkaline burn of the esophagus in rats. METHOD:A standard esophageal alkaline burn was produced by the application of 37.5% NaOH for a period of 90 s to the distal esophagus followed by a water rinse....

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Yukselen V,Vardar E,Yukselen O,Karaoglu AO,Yenisey C,Ozutemiz O

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recurrent or chronic abdominal pain can be a challenging problem when conventional diagnostic studies fail to identify the cause. It is estimated that up to one-third of children suffer from abdominal pain, and in this population recurrent pain can be even more challenging. Although recurrent right lower quadrant (RLQ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Kolts RL,Nelson RS,Park R,Heikenen J

更新日期：2006-03-01 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：:The intrinsic innervation of the developing gut has long been a subject of investigation, but little is known regarding that of the embryonic cloaca. The cloaca, like the rest of the gastrointestinal tract, is intrinsically innervated by the enteric nervous system. Nitrergic neurons and fibres make up a large part of ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： O'Donnell AM,Bannigan J,Puri P

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) disease, one of the most common developmental neck lesion in the pediatric population, often presents as infected neck mass. The authors reviewed their experience in the management of inflamed TGDC cases, in order to suggest the most efficient approach of these patients regarding the idea...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Kaselas Ch,Tsikopoulos G,Chortis Ch,Kaselas B

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of four patients with communicating bronchopulmonary foregut malformation were treated surgically at Kobe Children's Hospital between 1993 and 2004. Of these, three patients displayed congenital tracheobronchial stenosis and developed life-threatening respiratory distress soon after birth. In each case, anomal...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Tsugawa J,Tsugawa C,Satoh S,Nishijima E,Muraji T,Takamizawa S,Kanegawa K,Akasaka Y

更新日期：2005-11-01 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：:The management of Hirschsprung's disease (HD) has made dramatic strides over the last 20 years. Research into the embryological development and migration of ganglion cell has enabled a greater understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease. Coupled with new techniques in surgery, such as laparoscopy-assisted pull-th...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Murphy F,Puri P

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) is associated with somatic overgrowth and a high risk for embryonal tumors, including hepatoblastoma, a highly malignant liver tumor of childhood. Focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH), on the other hand, is a benign tumor of the liver that is uncommon in childhood. Herein we describe a cas...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Bordeianou L,Ryan DP,Goldstein AM

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of stage IV rhabdomyosarcoma comprises systemic chemotherapy with local control by conservative surgery and radiotherapy. Abdominal radiotherapy may lead to radiation enteritis causing such serious morbidity as malabsorption, fistulae or stricture formation. The risk increases with the dose of radiation and...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Abhyankar A,Jenney M,Huddart SN,Tilsley DW,Cox R,Saad M

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With advances in neonatology, there is an increasing need for central vascular access in extremely small (<1,000 g) premature infants. Although the use of peripherally inserted central venous lines have become common practice, surgeons still frequently perform central venous line placements via cut-down in difficult a...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Abouleish AE,Chung DH,Cohen M

更新日期：2005-09-01 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：:Rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata (RCP), a rare autosomal recessive disease characterized by a disorder of peroxisome metabolism, has been shown to affect multiple organ systems. A neonate presenting with a colonic perforation in the first few hours of life was subsequently diagnosed with RCP. A literature search r...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Fairbanks T,Emil S

更新日期：2005-08-01 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：:Thyroglossal duct cysts are one of the most commonly encountered benign neck lumps found in the paediatric population. Despite their relative frequency, reports of familial inheritance are rare. A total of 21 patients with hereditary thyroglossal duct cysts from seven families worldwide have been reported. The most co...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Schader I,Robertson S,Maoate K,Beasley S

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Measurement of testicular volume is a more readily available method of estimating spermatogenesis in adolescence. Traditionally, testicular volumes have been measured with different type of orchidometers or calipers. The most widely used orchidometer is the Prader orchidometer introduced in 1966. This type of orchidom...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Karaman MI,Kaya C,Caskurlu T,Guney S,Ergenekon E

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pharyngeal perforations are uncommon in children and are usually secondary to instrumentation or external penetrating injuries. A delay in management can lead to life-threatening complications such as retropharyngeal abscess, mediastinitis, and airway compromise. We report three children who had pharyngeal perforation...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Luqman Z,Khan MA,Nazir Z

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are essential dietary constituents. They are important as a source of energy, as structural components of cell membranes, and as signalling molecules. They have been demonstrated to be potent modulators of the immune response, and research has endeavoured to optimise...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Sweeney B,Puri P,Reen DJ

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traditionally, open repair of esophageal atresia (EA) with tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) required thoracotomy. Innovations in minimal access surgery have created a thoracoscopic technique resulting in violation of the pleural space. Most pediatric surgeons favor an extrapleural approach for open repair. We present a...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Tsao K,Lee H

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of retrocecal appendicitis is described in a 6-year-old male child who presented with thigh abscess. The presence of a positive psoas stretch test, feculent discharge, an enteric growth on bacteriological examination, and intraabdominal fluid collection on abdominal ultrasound provided clues to the presence of ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Sharma SB,Gupta V,Sharma SC

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00