abstract：:The records of eight patients treated for intestinal obstruction resulting from bands that have no identifiable embryologic or acquired basis were reviewed retrospectively. All patients presented with symptoms and signs indicative of intestinal obstruction. Patients older than 2 years of age additionally had a history...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Akgür FM,Tanyel FC,Büyükpamukçu N,Hiçsönmez A

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To characterize pediatric trauma care, state trauma registry data from all designated trauma centers in Pennsylvania were divided into three categories, that from: (1) pediatric centers, (2) urban nonpediatric centers, (3) and rural nonpediatric centers. From October 1, 1986 through September 30, 1989 (3 years), 4,615...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Nakayama DK,Copes WS,Sacco W

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The gene predisposing to multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A (MEN 2A) has been assigned to chromosome 10, and affected gene carriers can be identified before the development of associated malignancy in some informative families. We applied these advances in gene mapping to clinical screening for possible pediatric su...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Shimotake T,Iwai N,Yanagihara J,Tokiwa K,Tanaka N,Yamamoto M,Takai S

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The etiology of aganglionosis of the bowel remains controversial. Initial embryological studies in chicks, mice, and humans suggested the defect was in the migratory capacity of the vagal neural crest cells. This traditional theory has recently been challenged by the demonstration of a defect in the local microenviron...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Cass DT,Zhang AL,Morthorpe J

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The minimal hepatic mass necessary to reverse the metabolic defect of unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia in the rat model of Crigler-Najjar type I deficiency was determined using heterotopic (auxiliary) partial liver transplantation (HLT) and orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). In HLT, the donor graft consisted of th...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Asonuma K,Gilbert JC,Stein JE,Takeda T,Vacanti JP

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because postoperative apnea and bradycardia in premature infants following inguinal herniorrhaphy remains a concern, outpatient repair has not been recommended. We have been performing outpatient inguinal herniorrhaphy in premature infants and the present study reviews our experience. Between 1985 and 1990, 1,294 outp...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Melone JH,Schwartz MZ,Tyson KR,Marr CC,Greenholz SK,Taub JE,Hough VJ

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Only one third of the applicants for training in pediatric surgery obtain a position through the pediatric surgery matching program. In order to identify factors that contribute to a successful outcome, we conducted a retrospective survey of all participants in the matching process for positions during the years 1983 ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Hirthler MA,Glick PL,Hassett JM Jr,Rossman J,Mendola P,Allen JE,Jewett TC Jr,Cooney DR

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method of back closure with the use of latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap in cases of myelomeningocele is reported. A three-layer cover consisting of the skin, subcutaneous fat, and the muscle with proper innervation and blood supply of the flap permits successful closure of large defects. Well-vascularized coverage...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Jaworski S,Dudkiewicz Z,Lodziński K,Lenkiewicz T

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Irreversible ligation of the right common carotid artery and right internal jugular vein is usual in venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for treatment of severe respiratory failure in neonates. Vessel ligation with ECMO may magnify risks of cerebral hemorrhage or infarction (CHI) and adversely affe...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Griffin MP,Minifee PK,Landry SH,Allison PL,Swischuk LE,Zwischenberger JB

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 8-year-old girl presented with the clinical features of acute appendicitis. The removed appendix was normal but the abdominal pain persisted. There were no urinary symptoms and bacteriological examination of the urine was negative. An ultrasound scan showed an intravesical tumor that was subsequently excised. Histo...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Wilson-Storey D,Allen AE,Variend S

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular injuries from blunt trauma are rare in children. This report concerns traumatic occlusion of the common iliac artery with limb-threatening ischemia in a 6-year-old boy sustained while wearing a lap belt. Associated injuries included fracture of the third lumbar vertebra, perforation of the sigmoid colon, and ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Stylianos S,O'Donnell TF,Harris BH

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isolated abdominal bronchogenic cysts are extremely rare. We report the fourth such case in an asymptomatic 4-year-old girl who initially presented for evaluation of urinary tract infection and new-onset urinary incontinence. Ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging findings were consistent with...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Swanson SJ 3rd,Skoog SJ,Garcia V,Wahl RC

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A model of the isolated bowel segment (IBS, Iowa Model II) was successfully created in experimental animals using a new surgical technique we developed. The IBS is completely free of its mesenteric attachment, yet its viability is preserved. The technique consists of two staged procedures: (1) initial enteropexy betwe...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Yoshino H,Kimura K,Yamazato M,Scott DH,Soper RT

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sirenomelia, or the mermaid syndrome, is the most extreme example of the caudal regression syndrome. It invariably presents with lower limb fusion, sacral and pelvic bony anomalies, absent external genitalia, anal imperforation, and renal agenesis or dysgenesis. Because of the resultant oligohydramnios, these infants ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Di Lorenzo M,Brandt ML,Veilleux A

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 12-year-old boy presented with a 7-year history of intermittent colicky epigastric pain. Serial abdominal ultrasound studies showed a contracted gallbladder, and single and double dose oral cholecystograms demonstrated nonfunction. All other investigation results were normal. At cholecystectomy, there was a fibrotic...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Lamont N,Winthrop AL,Cole FM,Langer JC,Issenman RM,Finkel KC

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of adnexal torsion in premenarchal child is presented. Prompt diagnosis was made with the use of pelvic ultrasound and laparoscopy. The later was used for establishing the diagnosis and furthermore for untwisting the adnexa. We suggest that laparoscopy should precede laparotomy and that conservative detorsion s...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Shalev E,Mann S,Romano S,Rahav D

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 10 years, 57 infants with Hirschsprung's disease underwent endorectal pull-through (ERPT). Postoperatively, 3 patients died. Of the 44 survivors with an intact endorectal anastomosis aged more than 3 years, 23 (52%) had an excellent result, and of the 28 children more than 5 years old, 23 (82%) had a satisfactory r...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Tariq GM,Brereton RJ,Wright VM

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the role of solvent-processed human cadaveric dura in experimental tracheal reconstruction, anesthetized piglets underwent an elliptical excision of a four-ring segment of the trachea. Twelve animals were randomly divided into two equal groups: in group I, the resected trachea was rotated 180 degrees and s...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Lobe TE,Gore DC,Linares H,Tencer A

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The feasibility of the use of indium 111 oxine-labeled autologous leukocytes for the diagnosis of ischemic enterocolitis in vivo was examined in an experimental model of ischemia in dogs. A 30-cm segment of small intestine was devascularized by ligating the arteries and veins from the last arcade in 7 dogs. A sham ope...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： De Agustin J,Kalhan S,Grisoni E

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the first successful repair of a complete laryngotracheoesophageal cleft (LTEC) to the carina in 1982, three newborn infants were observed with a particularly difficult variant in which the cleft extends beyond the carina into the mainstem bronchi. This type IV LTEC creates a long common tracheoesophagus, whose ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Ryan DP,Muehrcke DD,Doody DP,Kim SH,Donahoe PK

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) is one of the principal stimuli of linear growth. Growth failure in children with chronic cholestatic jaundice may be related to decreased hepatic synthesis of IGF-I. It was hypothesized that (1) biliary obstruction would lead to growth retardation and decreased circulating IGF-I l...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Katz S,Pescovitz OH,Grosfeld JL

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The location anomaly of the verumontanum has not been described in the literature. We confirmed that the verumontanum was located either in the sphincteric or bulbous urethra in 61 of 477 patients with hypospadias (12.8%) through endoscopic examination and urethorgraphy. There was a patient with bilateral cryptorchidi...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Ikoma F,Shima H

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An unusual case of double atresia of the rectum, including an imperforate anus is reported. The author was unable to find a similar case published before. ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Martinez-Frontanilla LA

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thromboembolic events in the pediatric age group occur most commonly in neonates, and newborns of diabetic mothers are particularly at risk. We report a newborn with right renal vein and inferior vena cava thrombosis who apparently embolized across the foramen ovale antenatally with resultant right brachial artery occ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Duncan BW,Adzick NS,Longaker MT,Edwards JR,Nelson RM,Koerper MA

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The value of performing Nissen fundoplication in neurologically impaired children is a controversial issue. To evaluate the benefit of fundoplication in these children, hospital records were reviewed for 77 children who underwent fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux (GER). Fifty-two children were neurologically ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Rice H,Seashore JH,Touloukian RJ

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A small subset of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients develop pulmonary disease primarily limited to one lobe or lung segment requiring prolonged recurrent hospitalizations with intensive medical therapy. Although surgery has been advocated for patients who do not respond to medical therapy, very little is known about crite...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Smith MB,Hardin WD Jr,Dressel DA,Beckerman RC,Moynihan PC

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is evidence that gastrostomy can induce gastroesophageal reflux (GER). We used pH monitoring in piglets to evaluate GER after gastrostomy and to assess the effect of anterior gastropexy. Oesophageal pH studies were performed before and after gastrostomy with (8) and without (9) anterior gastropexy. The reflux sc...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Heij HA,Seldenrijk CA,Vos A

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-four children with postoperative chylothorax were encountered among 1,264 consecutive thoracic operations over a 7-year period and form the basis of this study. Chylothorax was caused by direct lesion to the thoracic duct or lymphatic vessels in 17 patients and was associated with superior vena cava (SVC) obstr...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Le Coultre C,Oberhänsli I,Mossaz A,Bugmann P,Faidutti B,Belli DC

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unilateral cryptorchidism was induced in newborn Wistar rat pups. Using DNA flow cytometry to compare scrotal testes of control and cryptorchid animals, there was a significant difference decrease in the haploid cell population in cryptorchid animals from 40 days of age. Orchidopexy was performed at 30 days (at the ti...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Quinn FM,Crockard AD,Brown S

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:End-to-end anastomosis has become the standard technique for repair of esophageal atresia with distal tracheoesophageal fistula. End-to-side anastomosis with ligation of the fistula in continuity has also been advocated. For over 25 years both methods have been used in this hospital. The purpose of this report is to c...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Poenaru D,Laberge JM,Neilson IR,Nguyen LT,Guttman FM

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have reviewed 40 patients with immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) to assess current methods of preparation for surgery and to evaluate perioperative complications and response to splenectomy. Twenty-one patients had chronic ITP (greater than 1 year duration) and 19 patients had severe acute thrombocytopenia (pla...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Davis PW,Williams DA,Shamberger RC

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been used for 20 years in neonates and children with cardiac and respiratory failure. The number of neonates treated with ECMO has increased exponentially, but the number of older children treated is small. The selection and exclusion criteria for pediatric ECMO are poorl...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Adolph V,Heaton J,Steiner R,Bonis S,Falterman K,Arensman R

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe bronchomalacia occurred in a 14-month-old boy, as a result of compression of the left mainstem bronchus by a bronchogenic cyst. After resection of the cyst, the bronchomalacia was corrected by suspension of the posterolateral bronchial wall to the ligamentum arteriosum. This method of bronchopexy may be of valu...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Kosloske AM

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Partial drainage of a hepatic hydatid cyst into a pericystic blood vessel caused anaphylactic shock following minimal blunt abdominal trauma in a child. A case report including diagnostic procedures and treatment is presented. ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Eyal I,Zveibil F,Stamler B

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As a result of our experience and a review of the literature, early investigation by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography (ERCP) and surgical intervention is recommended in chronic relapsing pancreatitis in childhood. ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Festen C,Severijnen R,vd Staak F,Rieu P

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) improves survival in appropriately selected full-term neonates with severe respiratory failure. The clinical course and outcome of infants placed on ECMO after sustaining a cardiac arrest is not known. This study reviews the characteristics and outcome of 10 neonates, identif...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： von Allmen D,Ryckman FC

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five cases of relapsing acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) presenting as an ovarian tumor have been treated at this institution, representing the largest reported series. In a review of the literature we identified 18 additional cases of ovarian leukemic relapse. Together, these 23 patients form the basis for this repor...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Pais RC,Kim TH,Zwiren GT,Ragab AH

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Persistence and dilation of the embryologic thyroglossal tract gives rise to the condition of thyroglossal duct cyst. Although these cysts have an embryologic origin, there is rarely a history of inheritance. A search of the literature shows only two family reports, which includes a total of nine patients. We report o...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Issa MM,deVries P

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 13-year-old girl with multiple genitourinary malformations, incomplete bladder exstrophy, urethral duplication with single bladder, septate vagina, and total urinary incontinence is presented. Prior to admission she had undergone surgery for teratoma and calculi of the bladder and partial fecal incontinence. A conti...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Pintér AB,Farkas AP

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of choledochal cyst with congenital hepatic fibrosis is described. This association is known but insufficiently recognized, as is the association between Caroli disease and choledochal cyst. We urge that a specific search be made for these related disorders when patients present with manifestations of one of th...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Evans-Jones G,Cudmore R

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00