A rare complication of the Sistrunk’s procedure in thyroglossal duct remnant: tracheal injury
Management of thyroglossal duct remnants (TGDRs) is a common clinical concern in childhood. A girl with an unusual complication of tracheal injury secondary to the Sistrunk’s procedure is presented and discussed with regard to the relevant literature on airway injuries during the procedure. Surgical resection is an optimal choice of therapy in TGDRs and may be associated with high morbidity, especially recurrence. Although the Sistrunk’s procedure is a safe and successful technique, life-threatening complications should be kept in mind during the management of TGDRs. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - October 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Management of undescended testes: a comparative study in England and Africa
Conclusion: In England and Nigeria, there is a lack of definitive guidelines relating to the appropriate age of referral of patients with UDT. A structured care pathway is needed to enable early detection and definitive management. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - October 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
A rare pediatric renal tumor: classic congenital mesoblastic nephroma: two cases and review of literature
Conclusion: When renal tumors occur in infancy or at neonatal age, mesoblastic nephroma should be kept in mind. Association of hypertension and paraneoplastic syndromes should be looked for. Surgery is usually curative and postoperative follow-up for recurrence is required, more so in cellular variety. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - October 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Demographic characteristics in patients with short-gap and long-gap esophageal atresia: a comparative study
Background: The knowledge of the size of the gap between esophageal ends in esophageal atresia (EA) before surgery is of clinical importance. The aim of this study was to compare the demographic characteristics between patients with short-gap esophageal atresia (SGEA) and long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA).
Patients and methods: Medical records of all patients managed for EA spectrum in our department between 2003 and 2012 were evaluated, retrospectively. Demographic data included the maternal age, the number of parities and deliveries, the presence of polyhydramnios and the prenatal diagnosis, sex, the gestational age and...
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - October 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Intestinal obstruction caused by a Meckel’s diverticulum adherent to an infected urachal cyst
We report the rare case of a 1½-year-old boy with small-bowel obstruction caused by an adhesion band between a Meckel’s diverticulum and an infected urachal cyst. The condition was initially misdiagnosed and treated as a periappendiceal abscess on the basis of clinical examination and ultrasonography findings. In addition to the case report, we present an overview of urachal diseases. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - October 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Accessory spleen as lead point in intussusception
This report adds accessory spleen to the list of very rare pathological lead points in intussusception. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - October 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Tags: Case Reports 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
A rare complication of the Sistrunk’s procedure in thyroglossal duct remnant: tracheal injury
Management of thyroglossal duct remnants (TGDRs) is a common clinical concern in childhood. A girl with an unusual complication of tracheal injury secondary to the Sistrunk’s procedure is presented and discussed with regard to the relevant literature on airway injuries during the procedure. Surgical resection is an optimal choice of therapy in TGDRs and may be associated with high morbidity, especially recurrence. Although the Sistrunk’s procedure is a safe and successful technique, life-threatening complications should be kept in mind during the management of TGDRs. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - October 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Two-stage versus single-stage repair for severe hypospadias with moderate chordee
ConclusionRepair of severe hypospadias with moderate chordee using two-stage dermal graft corporoplasty was associated with statistically significant less postoperative complications and more parents’ satisfaction than single-stage Snodgrass urethroplasty repair. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - October 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Surgical treatment of postcircumcision trapped penis
ConclusionPostcircumcision trapped penis should be treated promptly to alleviate complications and anxiety, and improve body image. The treatment is mainly surgical; conservative treatment can be tried in early and mild cases. Circumcision in the buried penis converts a minor procedure to a complicated one. Skin coverage after the release of the trapped penis is a challenge and multiple plans should be available. STSG is a good option for penile coverage. Associated conditions and predisposing factors can be addressed in the same operation. The knowledge and practice of circumcision need to be improved. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - October 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Management of undescended testes: a comparative study in England and Africa
ConclusionIn England and Nigeria, there is a lack of definitive guidelines relating to the appropriate age of referral of patients with UDT. A structured care pathway is needed to enable early detection and definitive management. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - October 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
A rare pediatric renal tumor: classic congenital mesoblastic nephroma: two cases and review of literature
ConclusionWhen renal tumors occur in infancy or at neonatal age, mesoblastic nephroma should be kept in mind. Association of hypertension and paraneoplastic syndromes should be looked for. Surgery is usually curative and postoperative follow-up for recurrence is required, more so in cellular variety. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - October 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Demographic characteristics in patients with short-gap and long-gap esophageal atresia: a comparative study
BackgroundThe knowledge of the size of the gap between esophageal ends in esophageal atresia (EA) before surgery is of clinical importance. The aim of this study was to compare the demographic characteristics between patients with short-gap esophageal atresia (SGEA) and long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA).
Patients and methodsMedical records of all patients managed for EA spectrum in our department between 2003 and 2012 were evaluated, retrospectively. Demographic data included the maternal age, the number of parities and deliveries, the presence of polyhydramnios and the prenatal diagnosis, sex, the gestational age and pre...
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - October 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Early functional outcome of two surgical protocols used in the repair of complete unilateral cleft lip palate: a comparative study
ConclusionEarly repair of the hard palate with simultaneous cleft lip repair can be considered as a reliable alternative procedure to one-stage palatoplasty and appeared to have better early functional results in the treatment of complete UCLP. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - October 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Transumbilical hernial laparotomy for a cystic abdominal mass
No abstract available (Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - July 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
