Giant juvenile xanthogranuloma of the tongue presenting from birth in a 1-month-old infant: a case report
We present a case of a giant juvenile xanthogranuloma involving the tongue from birth. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - January 1, 2015 Category: Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Diagnostic challenge of intestinal obstruction secondary to Henoch–Schonlein purpura
We present a case of a boy whose initial manifestation of the disease was bowel obstruction and ischemia requiring surgical intervention twice with diagnostic dilemma prior to diagnosis of Henoch–Schonlein purpura. Although common surgical diseases prove to be the culprit in most cases, a surgeon should always keep an open mind for possibility beyond surgical diseases. Multidisciplinary approach to situations where ambiguities in diagnosis exist proves to be a valuable tool aiding surgical decision. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - January 1, 2015 Category: Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Congenital segmental dilatation of the colon
We report a case of congenital segmental dilatation of the colon and highlight the clinical, radiological, and histopathological features of this entity. Proper surgical treatment was initiated on the basis of preoperative radiological findings. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - January 1, 2015 Category: Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Prune belly syndrome with pouch colon with scaphoid megalourethra: a newer embryological and prognostic perspective
We here report a rare association of megalourethra with pouch colon with prune belly syndrome. We also provide a newer embryological and prognostic perspective to this association. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - January 1, 2015 Category: Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Urethral stripping for delicate excision of dorsal accessory urethra
In this report, we describe a modification for excising the dorsal accessory channel by stripping with minimal disturbance to the glans. With continuous refinement of the surgical technique together with more reports confirming its safety, we believe that total excision of the dorsal accessory urethra can be offered to more patients as being the standard level of care. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - January 1, 2015 Category: Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Disseminated mucormycosis and necrotizing fasciitis in immune-compromised patients: two case reports
We present two case reports of disseminated mucormycosis and necrotizing fasciitis in an immune-compromised patient. First, a 3-month-old with untreated HIV infection presented in septic shock with abdominal wall-necrotizing fasciitis. Laparotomy revealed extensive abdominal wall necrosis, bowel, liver, kidney and subsequent retroperitoneal, posterior diaphragm and inferior vena cava involvement. Second, a 3-year-old on chemotherapy for Burkitt’s lymphoma presented with pancytopenia, sepsis, abdominal wall-necrotizing fasciitis and left lower limb ischaemia. At surgery, there was necrosis of the abdominal wall, the large...
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - January 1, 2015 Category: Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
An unexpected groin mass: infant ovarian herniation
We present a 4-week-old infant who presented to the emergency department with bilateral inguinal masses. Point-of-care ultrasonography discovered bilateral hernias with an ovary herniated through a patent processus vaginalis into the labium majora on the right side. The ovarian herniation reduced in the emergency department and the patient was discharged from the emergency department after arranging close follow-up with a pediatric surgeon for a prompt repair. Its use should be employed early, as delayed discovery of ovarian herniation can lead to subsequent infertility. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - January 1, 2015 Category: Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Laparoscopic-assisted repair of Morgagni–Larrey hernia by anterior abdominal wall fixation technique: a report of two cases
Various techniques have been described to repair Morgagni–Larrey hernia. There is still concerns on the sufficiency of a simple laparoscopic anterior abdominal wall fixation. We aim to report of two children undergoing the laparoscopic-assisted anterior abdominal wall repair for Morgagni–Larrey hernia, and to discuss this method. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - January 1, 2015 Category: Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Trans-scrotal single-incision orchidopexy compared with conventional orchidopexy in palpable undescended testis in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital
Conclusion: Trans-scrotal orchidopexy for palpable undescended testis is simple, safe and has a better cosmetic scar compared with the conventional approach. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - January 1, 2015 Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Management of ureteropelvic junction obstruction associated with congenital upper urinary tract anomalies in children: single-center experience
Conclusion: Despite the anomalous renal anatomy and the challenging surgical exposure, dismembered pyeloplasty in children with upper urinary tract anomalies has a high success rate with excellent functional results. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - January 1, 2015 Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Stentless pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction obstruction in children
Conclusion: Stentless surgery for UPJ obstruction is a safe and feasible technique; it reduces the cost of surgery and avoids multiple procedures. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - January 1, 2015 Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Effect of endorectal pullthrough on external anal sphincter integrity (in cases of Hirchsprung’s disease) using EMG
Conclusion: The functional results of the endorectal pullthrough procedure were acceptable overall.
Significance: The reduced sphincter function encountered postoperatively was because of a combination of preoperative and intraoperative influences. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - January 1, 2015 Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Intestinal obstruction in older children in Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital: a tertiary referral centre in Kumasi, Ghana
Conclusion: Intestinal obstruction is a serious emergency in children and must be diagnosed early and treated promptly to avoid high morbidity and unnecessary deaths among children in our subregion. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - January 1, 2015 Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
The versatility of the transumbilical approach for laparotomy in infants
Conclusion: The transumbilical approach is both a feasible and a safe approach for a broad spectrum of surgical procedures in neonates and infants. The cosmetic results are excellent. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - January 1, 2015 Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, an unusual presentation and rare association: case report and literature review
This report describes a 10-day-old male patient with atypical presentation of HPS, with an incidental diagnosis of eventration of the left diaphragm. The symptoms were present since birth with nonprojectile, nonbilious vomiting and gastric distension. A contrast study showed a gastric outlet obstruction with the possibility of gastric volvulus. Emergency surgery established the diagnosis. To the best of our knowledge, the association of HPS with diaphragmatic defect and gastric volvulus is rare, and few cases have been reported in the literature. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - October 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
