| Papers Presented at the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Paediatric Surgeons, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, September 22-24, 2011 |
| Journal of Pediatric Surgery sponsored Fred McLoed Lecture |
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International innovations in pediatric minimally invasive surgery: the Argentine experience
Abstract: This is a presentation about innovations in pediatric minimally invasive surgery and a review of the Argentine experience. The most representative are (1) the thoracoscopic treatment of long...
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Marcelo Martinez-Ferro
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825-835
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Multi-institutional follow-up of patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia reveals severe disability and variations in practice
Abstract: Background/Purpose: Survivors of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) have a high incidence of morbidity. Variability in follow-up practices between institutions may affect perception of di...
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Arash Safavi,
Anne R. Synnes,
Karel O'Brien,
Monping Chiang,
Erik D. Skarsgard,
Priscilla P.L. Chiu,
Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network
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836-841
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Chylothorax after congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair: a population-based study
Abstract: Purpose: Chylothorax is a recognized complication of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) repair. Our aims were to describe the frequency and outcomes of chylothorax and to seek predictors ...
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Jessica Mills,
Arash Safavi,
Erik D. Skarsgard,
the Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network (CAPSNet)
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842-846
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Alterations of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ and monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 gene expression in the nitrofen-induced hypoplastic lung
Abstract: Background/Purpose: Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) plays a key role in normal lung development. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ messenger RNA (mRNA) is det...
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Jan-Hendrik Gosemann,
Takashi Doi,
Balazs Kutasy,
Florian Friedmacher,
Jens Dingemann,
Prem Puri
et al.
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847-851
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Does earlier lobectomy result in better long-term pulmonary function in children with congenital lung anomalies? A prospective study
Abstract: Background: Management of asymptomatic congenital pulmonary airway malformations remains controversial when addressing the optimal timing of surgical resection. Neonatal resection is advocat...
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Yoko Naito,
Alana Beres,
Eveline Lapidus-Krol,
Felix Ratjen,
Jacob C. Langer
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852-856
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Thoracoscopic vs open resection of congenital lung lesions: a meta-analysis
Abstract: Background: Several comparative studies are published evaluating both the open and the minimally invasive approaches for congenital lung lesions with inconsistent results. Our objective was ...
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Ahmed Nasr,
Juan Bass
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857-861
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Pectus carinatum treatment in Canada: current practices
Abstract: Background: Multiple treatment options currently exist for the correction of pectus carinatum (PC). We performed a survey of Canadian pediatric surgeons to define current practices. Methods:...
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Sherif Emil,
Jean-Martin Laberge,
David Sigalet,
Robert Baird
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862-866
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An innovative method of pediatric chest wall reconstruction using Surgisis and swinging rib technique
Abstract: Purpose: Herein, we describe a new surgical approach for chest wall reconstruction using a native supporting rib and Surgisis. Methods: A retrospective review of 3 cases from 2 tertiary pedi...
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Carol Oliveira,
Mohammed Zamakhshary,
Tariq Alfadda,
Fahad Alhabshan,
Hisham Alshalaan,
Stephen Miller,
Peter C.W. Kim
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867-873
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Effects of sodium hydroxide exposure on esophageal epithelial cells in an in vitro ovine model: implications for esophagus tissue engineering
Abstract: Background: Esophagus tissue engineering holds promises for esophageal replacement after severe caustic injuries. The aim of this study was to determine whether viable esophageal epithelial ...
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Valeria Malvasio,
Herwig Ainoedhofer,
Richard Ackbar,
Michael E. Hoellwarth,
Amulya K. Saxena
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874-880
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An analysis of early nonmortality outcome prediction in esophageal atresia
Abstract: Background: Advances in care for neonates with esophageal atresia (EA) has improved overall survival rates. Disease-specific prognostic scores for EA assess mortality risk without assessing ...
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Abdullah Alshehri,
Andrea Lo,
Robert Baird
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881-884
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Role of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in diagnosis and management of congenital choledochal cysts: 28 pediatric cases
Abstract: Background/purpose: Management of choledochal cysts consists of surgical excision and hepaticojejunal anastomosis. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) can be used to resolv...
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Paola De Angelis,
Francesca Foschia,
Erminia Romeo,
Tamara Caldaro,
Francesca Rea,
Giovanni Federici di Abriola,
Romina Caccamo,
Maria Rita Santi,
Filippo Torroni,
Lidia Monti,
Luigi Dall'Oglio
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885-888
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Reduced aluminum contamination decreases parenteral nutrition associated liver injury
Abstract: Purpose: Parenteral nutrition–associated cholestasis remains a significant problem, especially for the surgical neonates. Aluminum is a toxic element known to contaminate parenteral nutritio...
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Abdulla Alemmari,
Grant G. Miller,
Robert F. Bertolo,
Chandani Dinesh,
Janet A. Brunton,
Chris J. Arnold,
Gord A. Zello
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889-894
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Food aversion among patients with persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy
Abstract: Introduction: Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy (PHHI) is the most common cause of neonatal hypoglycemia. Feeding plays a major role in its management. We evaluated the mag...
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Saud Al-Shanafey,
Hussain AlKhudhur
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895-897
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Single-incision laparoscopic splenectomy in children
Abstract: Purpose: Single-incision laparoscopic surgery is being incorporated into the practices of many pediatric surgeons. Its superior cosmetic outcomes have resulted in increased patient- and pare...
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Robert Bell,
Trevor Boswell,
Thomas Hui,
Wendy Su
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898-903
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Surgery for suspected rotation abnormality: selection of open vs laparoscopic surgery using a rational approach
Abstract: Background: Laparoscopy is increasingly used for children with suspected rotation abnormalities. However, indications for open and laparoscopic approaches are not well defined. We reviewed o...
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Marvin Hsiao,
Jacob C. Langer
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904-910
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Associated malformations and the “hidden mortality” of gastroschisis
Abstract: Background: Little is known about associated anomalies in fetuses with gastroschisis (GS) who experience an “atypical perinatal event,” defined as spontaneous abortion, stillbirth, terminati...
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Javed Akhtar,
Erik D. Skarsgard,
the Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network (CAPSNet)
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911-916
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Evaluation of Surgisis for patch repair of abdominal wall defects in children
Abstract: Background: Abdominal wall defects in children are not always amenable to primary repair and may require a patch. The ideal material has yet to be established. We sought to evaluate our expe...
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Alana Beres,
Emily R. Christison-Lagay,
Rodrigo L.P. Romao,
Jacob C. Langer
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917-919
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EphB2/B3 gene expression is down-regulated during early embryogenesis in the cadmium-induced omphalocele chick model
Abstract: Purpose: In the chick embryo, the administration of cadmium (Cd) induces omphalocele phenotype. The earliest histologic change in this model is observed in the somite 4 hours (H) post treatm...
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Takashi Doi,
Prem Puri,
John Bannigan,
Jennifer Thompson
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920-924
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Predictors of failed enema reduction in childhood intussusception
Abstract: Background: Initial management of intussusception is enema reduction. Data are scarce on predicting which patients are unlikely to have a successful reduction. Therefore, we reviewed our exp...
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Frankie B. Fike,
Vincent E. Mortellaro,
George W. Holcomb,
Shawn D. St. Peter
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925-927
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Antibiotics administration before enema reduction of intussusception: is it necessary?
Abstract: Background: Some centers advocate using antibiotics before enema reduction to prevent septic complications. Our objective was to determine whether using antibiotics before reduction provided...
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Tariq Al-Tokhais,
Helen Hsieh,
Julia Pemberton,
Ahmad Elnahas,
Pramod Puligandla,
Helene Flageole
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928-930
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Five-year outcomes after serial transverse enteroplasty in children with short bowel syndrome
Abstract: Aim: The aim of this study is to report 5-year outcomes in patients who have received serial transverse enteroplasty (STEP) using clinical and biochemical assessments of intestinal function....
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Carol Oliveira,
Nicole de Silva,
Paul W. Wales
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931-937
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The next step? Use of tissue fusion technology to perform the serial transverse enteroplasty—proof of principle
Abstract: Background: Serial transverse enteroplasty (STEP) is an established procedure for intestinal lengthening and tapering. A gastrointestinal linear stapler is used to taper the bowel sequential...
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Megha Suri,
Bryan Dicken,
Patrick N. Nation,
Pamela Wizzard,
Justine M. Turner,
Paul W. Wales
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938-943
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Strictureplasty and intestinal resection: different options in complicated pediatric-onset Crohn disease
Abstract: Background/Purpose: Surgical resection or strictureplasty (SP) are different options for intestinal Crohn disease (CD) strictures. The aim of this article is evaluation of long-term outcome ...
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Erminia Romeo,
Vincenzo Jasonni,
Tamara Caldaro,
Arrigo Barabino,
Girolamo Mattioli,
Stefania Vignola,
Giovanni Federici di Abriola,
Paola De Angelis,
Alessandro Pane,
Filippo Torroni,
Francesca Rea,
Luigi Dall'Oglio
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944-948
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Surgical management of gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis in pediatric patients
Abstract: Introduction: Gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis (GIB) is a rare fungal disease. We reviewed our experience with this disease over the last 10 years, with special emphasis on the surgical a...
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Saud Al-Shanafey,
Faten AlRobean,
Ibrahim Bin Hussain
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949-951
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The impact of variation in access to care on the management of Hirschsprung disease
Abstract: Introduction: Variation in access to care has a significant impact on the disease management process and outcomes. Variable access to care might have similar effects on the management of Hir...
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Ayman Al-Jazaeri,
Saud Al-Shanafey,
Mohammad Zamakhshary,
Wafa Al-Jarbou,
Eman Hajr,
Mohammed Breakeit,
Safi Qutob
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952-955
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Three-dimensional endoanal ultrasound and anorectal manometry in children with anorectal malformations: new discoveries
Abstract: Background/Purpose: Fecal incontinence and constipation are common problems in follow-up of anorectal malformations (ARMs). We evaluated the anal sphincters using the 3-dimensional endoanal ...
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Tamara Caldaro,
Erminia Romeo,
Paola De Angelis,
Rosa Alba Gambitta,
Francesca Rea,
Filippo Torroni,
Francesca Foschia,
Giovanni Federici di Abriola,
Luigi Dall'Oglio
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956-963
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Parent health literacy and satisfaction with plain language education materials in a pediatric surgery outpatient clinic: a pilot study
Abstract: Background: Although significant, the issue of health literacy (HL) among parents attending pediatric surgery outpatient clinics has received little attention. Purpose: The objectives of thi...
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Damanjot Otal,
Lindsay Wizowski,
Julia Pemberton,
Kim Nagel,
Peter Fitzgerald,
J Mark Walton
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964-969
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The intrathoracic kidney: should we fix it?
Abstract: Background: Intrathoracic kidney is a rare congenital anomaly, with only 13 cases reported in the pediatric age group over the past 25 years. The relevant literature is limited to individual...
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James J. Murphy,
Gabriel Altit,
Siham Zerhouni
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970-973
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Evaluation of a new pediatric intraosseous needle insertion device for low-resource settings
Abstract: Background and Purpose: The Near Needle Holder (NNH) (Near Manufacturing, Camrose, Alberta, Canada) is a reusable tool to introduce a standard hollow needle for pediatric intraosseous (IO) i...
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Sara Kalechstein,
Ahiliyia Permual,
Blair M. Cameron,
Julia Pemberton,
Gwen Hollaar,
Deirdre Duffy,
Brian H. Cameron
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974-979
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Increased use of enoxaparin in pediatric trauma patients
Abstract: Purpose: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) in pediatric trauma patients has been reported from 0.7 to 4.2 patients per 1000 admissions. There are no clear guidelines for prophylactic anticoagulat...
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Johanna R. Askegard-Giesmann,
Sarah H. O'Brien,
Wei Wang,
Brian D. Kenney
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980-983
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Reduction of radiation exposure in pediatric patients with trauma: cephalic stabilization improves adequacy of lateral cervical spine radiographs
Abstract: Introduction: Plain radiographs continue to play a role in cervical spine clearance. Inadequate radiographs commonly necessitate repeat x-rays or computed tomography imaging (10× radiation d...
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Afif N. Kulaylat,
Joshua G. Tice,
Moran Levin,
Allen R. Kunselman,
Sosamma T. Methratta,
Robert E. Cilley
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984-990
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Television-related injuries in children—the British Columbia experience
Abstract: Purpose: In Canada, mortality from falling televisions (TVs) is the 15th leading cause of childhood death owing to injury. Frequency, characteristics, and outcomes of TV childhood injuries w...
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Jessica Mills,
Jeremy Grushka,
Sonia Butterworth
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991-995
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Vinyl glove ingestion in children: a word of caution
Abstract: Background: Vinyl gloves when ingested will harden and develop sharp edges producing gastric bezoars; bowel obstruction; and, ultimately, perforation. We report 4 children with complications...
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Gustavo Stringel,
Michael Parker,
Erin McCoy
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996-998
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Feasibility of conducting a prospective cohort study in pediatric surgery: introducing the Caregiver Quality of Life of pediatric patients referred for feeding tube insertion (CARE) study
Abstract: Introduction: High-quality prospective cohort studies are needed to answer research questions focused on prognosis. To determine the feasibility of conducting this type of research, a prospe...
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Julia Pemberton,
Josh Nederveen,
Ashley Lamond,
Karen Bailey,
Elyanne Ratcliffe,
J. Mark Walton
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999-1004
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The 43rd annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
The 43rd annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (CAPS) was held in our nation's capital at the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, from September 22 to 24, 2011. The ...
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Pramod S. Puligandla
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1005-1006
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Continuing Medical Education Program: Journal of Pediatric Surgery–CME featured articles in this issue
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1007
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Congenital absence of cartilaginous tracheal rings associated with esophageal atresia and trifurcated carina: a novel anomaly?
Abstract: Tracheomalacia associated with esophageal atresia (EA) is a well-known condition. However, complete absence of tracheal rings (TRs) is extremely rare. Our aim is to describe a novel triad of...
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Michele Torre,
Simone Speggiorin,
Derek J. Roebuck,
Claire A. McLaren,
Martin J. Elliott
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1008-1011
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Pseudoaneurysm of the radial branch of the splenic artery with pancreatic pseudocyst in a child with recurrent acute pancreatitis: treatment with endovascular stent graft and cystogastrostomy
Abstract: Splenic artery pseudoaneurysms (SAPs) are rare in children and usually follow abdominal trauma. Although pancreatitis is a well-known cause for SAP in adults, pancreatitis resulting in SAP h...
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Archana Puri,
Himanshu Acharya,
Sanjay Tyagi,
Sumod Curian,
Rajiv Chadha,
Rama Anand,
Subhasis Roy Choudhary
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1012-1015
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Life-threatening hemorrhage from a congenital hemangioma caused by birth trauma
Abstract: Pediatric surgeons frequently diagnose and treat vascular malformations. We present the case of a boy born with a large congenital hemangioma of the flank that ruptured during birth, resulti...
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Meghan Nolan,
Charles W. Hartin,
Joelle Pierre,
Doruk E. Ozgediz
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1016-1018
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Gastric adenomyoma mimicking gastric duplication cyst in a 5-year-old girl
Abstract: Gastric adenomyoma in children is a rare benign tumor composed of a mixture of duct-like epithelial structures with smooth muscle bundles. It has been considered as a subtype of ectopic panc...
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Sei-Hee Min,
Hyun-Young Kim,
Soo-Hong Kim,
Sung-Eun Jung,
Kwi-Won Park,
Woo-Sun Kim,
Sung-Hye Park
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1019-1022
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Morio Kasai: a remarkable impact beyond the Kasai procedure
Abstract: Morio Kasai is one of the most influential Japanese pediatric surgeons. He is best recognized in the United States for his pioneering efforts in the field of biliary atresia. His work revolu...
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Alejandro V. Garcia,
Robert A. Cowles,
Tomoaki Kato,
Mark A. Hardy
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1023-1027
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Lipofibromatosis of the knee in a 19-month-old child
Abstract: Lipofibromatosis is a rare benign fibrofatty tumor of childhood. The typical presentation of this tumor is as a poorly demarcated and slow-growing mass involving the subcutaneous or deep sof...
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Sílvia Costa Dias,
Kieran McHugh,
Neil J. Sebire,
Neil Bulstrode,
Mary Glover,
Antony Michalski
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1028-1031
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Glandular resection and central embedding in hypospadias repair—a novel modification of the Barcat technique
Abstract: Purpose: Urethrocutaneous fistula and urethral or meatal stricture, to date, remain the commonest complications of hypospadias repair, with increased tissue tension being a major cause of fa...
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Peter U. Ardelt,
Tobias Glaser,
Martin Schoenthaler,
Elmar W. Gerharz,
Alexander Frankenschmidt
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1032-1037
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Tapering duodenoplasty and gastrojejunostomy in the management of idiopathic megaduodenum in children
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to present the management of idiopathic megaduodenum in children. Methods: A retrospective analysis of 4 cases of megaduodenum admitted from 2005 to 201...
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Xian-wei Zhang,
Alimujiang Abudoureyimu,
Ting-chong Zhang,
Jing-ru Zhao,
Li-bing Fu,
Feng Lin,
Xiao-hong Qiu,
Ya-jun Chen
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1038-1042
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| International Abstracts of Pediatric Surgery |
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Book review
Cases of salivary gland involvement of lymphatic malformations have been occasionally reported in the literature. Of all the lymphatic malformations in the salivary glands, the parotid is the most com...
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Thomas A. Angerpointner
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1043
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Book review
Children all over the world are becoming increasingly overweight and obese. The experience with adults has demonstrated that surgery is the only effective way of achieving sustained weight lost in obe...
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Thomas A. Angerpointner
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1043-1044
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Book review
In some patients with Hirschsprung disease (HD), the initial surgical procedure fails, and the patients suffer from repeated or persistent symptoms. These patients complain of severe inflammation, int...
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Thomas A. Angerpointner
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1044
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Book review
The authors present a retrospective review of splenic trauma between 1997 and 2008 at a pediatric trauma center in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, as a means of determining whether the need for...
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A.J.A. Holland
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1044
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Book review
Although the early definitive closure of gastroschisis is possible in many cases, there is an ongoing discussion about the advantages of staged reduction. Different strategies and materials have been ...
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Thomas A. Angerpointner
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1044-1045
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Book review
Primary sutureless closure of gastroschisis using negative pressure dressing (wound vacuum) involves the application of an initially preformed silo with subsequent bedside sutureless closure of the de...
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Thomas A. Angerpointner
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Book review
The aim of the study was to analyze the success rate of endoscopic treatment (ET) using Dx/HA for primary vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) in children and to assess the incidence of postoperative urinary t...
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Thomas A. Angerpointner
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Book review
The 2 authors from Christian Medical College, Vellore, India, report a 12-year-old boy who presented with left renal colic associated with a Proteus mirabilis urinary tract infection. Plain abdominal ...
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A.J.A. Holland
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1045
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Book review
Neuroblastoma is one of the most common malignant tumors in infancy. The commonly used International Staging System is not suitable for determining the surgical risk. To address this, the authors deci...
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Thomas A. Angerpointner
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1045-1046
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Reply
We kindly thank Dr Acer for his/her interest in our article and comprehensive search. According to the contemporary embryologic theory, we have concluded in our article that the testis and epididymis ...
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Ayşe Karaman
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Complete urogenital nonunion
This letter concerns an article by Karaman et al (“Complete urogenital nonunion”) that appeared in the December 2011 electronic version of the Journal (J Pediatr Surg. 2011;46:E17-E18).
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Tuğba Acer
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Announcements of Future Meetings
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| Journal of Pediatric Surgery Electronic Pages (Available only online at www.jpedsurg.org) |
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Single-balloon enteroscopy-assisted endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for treatment of cholangitis in a patient with a Kasai portoenterostomy
Abstract: Primary therapy for biliary atresia is a surgical hepatoportoenterostomy (Kasai procedure), which has been shown to reduce mortality, but is frequently complicated by ascending cholangitis a...
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Eric S. Orman,
C. Brock Miller,
Ian S. Grimm,
A. Sidney Barritt
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e1-e5
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Complex communicating bronchopulmonary foregut malformation with pancreatic heterotopy depicted with fetal magnetic resonance imaging: a case report
Abstract: Bronchopulmonary foregut malformation (BPFM) is a group of rare congenital anomalies that affect the respiratory and upper gastrointestinal tracts. We report here the first case of prenatal ...
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Quentin Ballouhey,
Olivier Abbo,
Isabelle Rouquette,
Jean Luc Rittié,
Julie Vial,
Philippe Galinier
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e7-e9
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Early laparoscopic repair for blunt duodenal perforation in an adolescent
Abstract: Duodenal perforation secondary to blunt abdominal trauma in children is rare and usually associated with delays in diagnosis and surgical intervention. The authors encountered such a case in...
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Chein-Lin Huang,
Jui-Ying Lee,
Yu-Tang Chang
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e11-e14
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Gastrointestinal stromal tumor: a very rare cause of jejunoileal intussusception in a 6-year-old girl
Abstract: A 6-year-old girl was admitted to the emergency department with abdominal pain and bilious vomiting of 3 days in duration. Abdominal ultrasound examination showed an 8-cm-long intussuscepted...
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Mithat Gunaydin,
Ünal Bıçakcı,
Asudan Tuğçe Bozkurter,
Murat Elli,
Burak Tander,
Sancar Barış,
Rıza Rızalar,
Ender Arıtürk,
Ferit Bernay
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e15-e18
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