abstract：:Desmoplastic small round cell tumour (DSRCT) is an extremely rare neoplasm. Adolescent males and young adults are most frequently affected. It is highly malignant, with only 29% of patients surviving up to 3 years. This paper documents two cases, one of which, at 4 years old, is the second youngest case documented. Ca...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Mingo L,Seguel F,Rollán V

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fertility in patients treated for unilateral testicular torsion has been shown to be significantly reduced in all the reported series to date, implying that the present-day treatment requires further refinement in the form of adjunct pharmacotherapeutic intervention (Lomodex and MgSO(4)) in addition to scrotal explora...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Adivarekar PK,Bhagwat SS,Raghavan V,Bandivdekar AH

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital obstructive uropathy is associated with significant morbidity and mortality in the human neonate. The pathophysiology of congenital obstructive uropathy is poorly understood. There are very few experimental models of prenatal obstruction of the urinary tract, except in the fetal lamb or inbred rats. Prenata...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Mortell A,Fourcade L,Solari V,Puri P

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Children with pyometrocolpos due to distal vaginal atresia may present as acutely ill, with severe obstructive uropathy and septicemia. In such patients the clinical course is markedly improved by urgent drainage of the infected cystic mass, and a temporary drainage procedure is required to allow local findings of inf...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Imamoğlu M,Cay A,Sarihan H,Koşucu P,Ozdemir O

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) play an important role in the control of gut motility. The recognition that the ICC cell membrane harbors the c-kit receptor (CD117) sparked rapid advancement in ICC research on the gut and certain pathologies using immunochemical and molecular methods. The question arises whether...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Metzger R,Schuster T,Till H,Franke FE,Dietz HG

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The transverse colon is an exceptional location of intestinal duplication. Perforated duplications are rarely described in neonates. Meconium peritonitis (MP) can originate from prenatal perforated intestinal duplication. The authors report a case of a baby girl with prenatal diagnosis of MP. Rapid worsening of clinic...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Piolat C,N'die J,Andrini P,Althuser M,Jouk PS,Jacquier C,Dyon JF

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The factors that affect survival in patients with stage 4 neuroblastoma vary. Several prospective and retrospective studies have provided conflicting conclusions regarding the benefit of combining aggressive chemotherapy with complete surgical resection. We analyzed our experience to evaluate the effect of complete su...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Koh CC,Sheu JC,Liang DC,Chen SH,Liu HC

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accidental ingestion of corrosive substances remains a major health hazard in children. Most infants and children who ingest caustic substances present with very few symptoms or signs. Approximately 40% of caustic substance ingestions result in esophageal injury, but the optimal management of caustic esophageal burns ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Tiryaki T,Livanelioğlu Z,Atayurt H

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most popular techniques for repairing large diaphragmatic defects involve the use of synthetic patches. We present an alternative approach using living tissue. We reviewed our cases of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) diagnosed within the first 24 h of life from 1991 to 2003. Toldt's fascia (TF) flap was used...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Okazaki T,Hasegawa S,Urushihara N,Fukumoto K,Ogura K,Minato S,Kawashima S,Kohno S

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnostic evaluation and treatment of blunt liver trauma in children have changed essentially over the last decades. In the period between January 1975 and December 2002, a total of 45 children, 18 girls and 27 boys, between the ages of 1 and 16 years (mean 8.19) were treated for liver rupture following blunt abdomin...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Schmidt B,Schimpl G,Höllwarth ME

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perineal sagittal approaches (posterior sagittal anorectoplasty and anterior and posterior sagittal transanorectal approaches) allow complete anatomic exposure of the perineum and lower pelvis. Moreover, they reduce the risk of damaging important structures because the incision is led in the midline. Therefore, many s...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Pini Prato A,Martucciello G,Torre M,Jasonni V

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is common after repair of esophageal atresia with a distal tracheoesophageal fistula (EATOF). In a retrospective study we assessed whether early 18-h pH monitoring can predict the development of EATOF-associated gastroesophageal reflux. During 1980-1997, 90 consecutive patients had primar...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Koivusalo A,Pakarinen M,Rintala RJ,Lindahl H

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Children and adolescents affected by ulcerative colitis (UC) frequently require colectomy because of refractory or chronic symptoms. The aim of this paper is to present our experience and 10-year follow-up results of 28 patients who underwent endorectal pull-through (ERPT) as surgical treatment for UC, with special re...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Ceriati E,Deganello F,De Peppo F,Ciprandi G,Silveri M,Marchetti P,Ravà L,Rivosecchi M

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare the safety and benefits of Soave's and Duhamel's pull-through procedures for the management of Hirschsprung's disease (HD). The patients consisted of 33 boys (85%) and six girls (15%), a ratio of 5.5:1. Their ages ranged from 1 day to 8 years. Rectal biopsy was performed to confirm...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Saleh W,Rasheed K,Mohaidly MA,Kfoury H,Tariq M,Rawaf AA

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric vascular injuries are increasing in frequency and represent a challenging problem in pediatric surgical practice. Increased survival of low birth weight infants and advances in invasive diagnostic procedures have resulted in a dramatic increase in the number of these injuries. Formation of pseudoaneurysm of ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Dzepina I,Unusic J,Mijatovic D,Bulic K

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Malone antegrade enema (MACE) and the caecostomy button (CB) are two methods of achieving colonic lavage in constipated children with faecal soiling. We reviewed our experience with the MACE and CB, aiming to compare results, complications, and outcomes. Between June 1998 and August 2002, 37 children (15 boys) und...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Cascio S,Flett ME,De la Hunt M,Barrett AM,Jaffray B

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pseudoexstrophy is a rare variant of the exstrophy/epispadias complex, comprised of the musculoskeletal defects of classic exstrophy but with an intact bladder and urethra. We present a case of a neonate with left-sided gastroschisis and pseudoexstrophy, the first reported combination of these two anomalies. The anoma...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Orpen NM,Mathievathaniy M,Hitchcock R

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We review a single surgeon and surgical centre's experience with congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation of the lung (CCAML) in relation to clinical spectrum, operative experience, and postoperative course. A retrospective hospital record review was done on surgically treated cases of CCAML over a 10-year period, f...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Khosa JK,Leong SL,Borzi PA

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of ureteric stents in reimplantation surgery is important. The younger the patient, the more important the stenting of ureters post reimplantation becomes, because even minimal oedema following surgery will produce ureteric obstruction unless stents are in place. JJ stents are now the preferred method of choic...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Barbour KW,Arunachalam P,King PA,McAndrew HF

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple, quick, painless, and versatile dressing that fulfills most of the criteria of an ideal hypospadias dressing is described. ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Singh RB,Pavithran NM

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parasitic infestations, mainly enterobiasis and amoebiasis, and poor toilet training practices are commonly associated with rectal prolapse in developing countries. Injection sclerotherapy is one of the commonly used modalities for treating partial rectal prolapse in children. Various materials are available for such ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Fahmy MA,Ezzelarab S

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association of Enterobius vermicularis infestation with acute appendicitis varies from 0.2-41.8% worldwide. Our purpose was to determine the significance of Enterobius-associated appendicitis by retrospective review of appendectomies performed during a 5-year period at a major children's hospital. The Surgical Pat...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Arca MJ,Gates RL,Groner JI,Hammond S,Caniano DA

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Both aquaporin (AQP) 1 and the stem-cell factor/C-kit system seem to have a definite role in testis function, but very few studies have been reported in humans, especially in the paediatric age group. With the present study we wanted to investigate the expression of these proteins to better delineate their r...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Nicòtina PA,Romeo C,Arena S,Impellizzeri P,Antonuccio P,Arena F,Zuccarello B,Romeo G

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When presentation is delayed, intussusceptions may be difficult to reduce using standard enema regimens. Our endeavour to minimize the need for surgery in an environment where failed reductions are common has led to the development of an aggressive, non-operative method of reducing intussusceptions. One hundred and si...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Wiersma R,Hadley GP

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypospadias surgery is one of the most difficult areas in pediatric urology and has been characterized by constant evolution. Some of the surgical techniques proposed in the past are now considered inadequate because of an unacceptable complication rate or poor functional and aesthetic results. The key for assessing a...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Marrocco G,Vallasciani S,Fiocca G,Calisti A

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES:Snodgrass tubularized incised plate urethroplasty and 2 modifications were evaluated in 75 hypospadiacs (distal and midpenile). PATIENTS AND METHODS:The initial 25 patients (group A), underwent Snodgrass tubularized incised plate urethroplasty. In the next 25 patients (group B), the urethra...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Singh RB,Pavithran NM

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retrocaval ureter is a relatively rare anomaly that usually manifests in the third or fourth decades. Symptoms are due to ureteric obstruction, either extrinsic by the abnormal inferior vena cava (IVC), or intrinsic ureteric hypoplasia. Surgery is needed for symptomatic cases and involves transection and relocation of...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Soundappan SV,Barker AP

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intestinal neuronal dysplasia is a controversial form of dysganglionosis that has been described both as an isolated disorder and in association with Hirschsprung's disease. It has been blamed for the bad outcome of bowel function in patients operated on for Hirschsprung's disease. According to various authors, intest...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Meyrat BJ,Laurini RN

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital anterior penile urethral fistula is a rare anomaly; only seven cases have been reported to date. This report outlines the clinical presentation and the embryologic mechanism of a case associated with urethral duplication. ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Merrot T,Pankevych T,Chaumoitre K,Alessandrini P

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute abdomen is caused by a wide variety of etiologies, many of which require surgical intervention. Two boys were hospitalized for acute abdominal pain and low-grade fever. Physical examination revealed epigastric and right upper abdominal fullness, and laboratory studies showed elevated erythrocyte sedimentation ra...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Nagar H,Kessler A,Ben-Sira L,Klepikov I,Wiess J,Graif M

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our case report details the clinical course and management of a neonate with acute life-threatening respiratory distress presenting soon after birth. She needed intubation and ventilation. A pericardial cyst was diagnosed after a CT scan and 2D echo investigation. As a temporizing procedure the fluid was tapped and th...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Upadhyaya M,Jaffer M

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colostomy shift en masse is a novel technique in which the colostomy is shifted along with a rim of skin and abdominal wall tissue. This provides additional length of distal bowel if needed during pull-through anastomosis. We have treated three cases (two Hirschsprung's disease and one anorectal malformation) with col...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Shah AJ,Bhattacharjee N,Joshi M,Sitapara A

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interposing vascularized flaps between urethra and skin sutures is recommended in hypospadias surgery to decrease the rate of urethrocutaneous fistula. For this purpose nine patients with failed results after at least one hypospadias surgery and with insufficient foreskin were included in the study. Tubularized incise...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Gürdal M,Karaman MI,Kanberoğlu H,Kireççi S

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evolution of the present-day policy of conservative management of ruptured spleen has been hailed as one of the most notable advances in pediatric surgery. Until 1971, routine splenectomy used to be the sacrosanct treatment for splenic trauma. It was universally believed that non-operative management carried a high mo...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Upadhyaya P

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1993-2002 we used both diagnostic and operative laparoscopy in the management of five cases of persistent müllerian duct syndrome (BMDS). Two siblings from two different families accounted for four of the cases. They presented with cryptorchidism and inguinal hernias. The diagnosis was established during diagn...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： El-Gohary MA

更新日期：2003-09-01 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：:Adrenocortical tumors (ACT) are rare in childhood. Determination of malignant potential is difficult. To assess the presentation, clinical behaviour, and histology of these tumors in our center, the records of nine patients with ACTs between 1989 and 2000 were analyzed. The age, sex, clinical presentation, investigati...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Narasimhan KL,Samujh R,Bhansali A,Marwaha RK,Chowdhary SK,Radotra BD,Rao KL

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of an epigastric giant-cell fibroblastoma is reported in a 6-year-old girl who had undergone a bone-marrow transplant for severe combined immunodeficiency secondary to adenosine deaminase deficiency. A small subcutaneous nodule had been excised from the epigastrium at age 12 months. ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Carroll D,Ramani P,Lander AD

更新日期：2003-08-01 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：:Nitrofen induces in rats diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) with heart and lung hypoplasia by a mechanism involving oxidation. The aim of this study was to examine if prenatal administration of the anti-oxidant agent vitamin E (VitE) prevents to some extent heart and lung hypoplasia. Pregnant rats received on E9.5 either 100 ...

journal_title：Pediatric surgery international

authors： Gonzalez-Reyes S,Alvarez L,Diez-Pardo JA,Tovar JA

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00