Indications, success, and adverse event rates of pediatric endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): a systematic review and meta-analysis
To improve knowledge on endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in children, we aimed to study the proportion of indications, success rate and complication of ERCP. (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - November 24, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Amirhossein Hosseini, Mohammad Hassan Sohouli, Elham Sharifi, Aliakbar Sayyari, Kannan Sridharan, Saleheh Tajalli, Negar Imanzadeh and Somaye Fatahi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Diagnosis of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor in a pediatric patient initially suspected of tuberculosis
Symptoms of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) are atypical, and histopathological misdiagnosis of IMT is still inevitable. Here we present a pediatric case that an eight-year-old boy with recurrent feve... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - November 24, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Yiyuan Li and Yang Wen Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Prevalence and risk factors of emergence agitation among pediatric patients undergo ophthalmic and ENT Surgery: a cross-sectional study
Some studies reported that pediatric patients undergoing otorhinolaryngology (ENT) and ophthalmic surgeries have higher incidences of emergence agitation (EA). Children with EA tend to carry the risk of self-h... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - November 24, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Hong Yu, Xiaohui Sun, Ping Li and Xiaoqian Deng Tags: Research Source Type: research
A novel mutation of the RPGRIP1L gene in a Chinese boy with Joubert syndrome with oculorenal involvement
Joubert syndrome (JS) is a rare genetically heterogeneous primary ciliopathy characterized by a pathognomonic cerebellar and brainstem malformation, the “molar tooth sign”, and variable organ involvement (such... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - November 23, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Qian Li, Qianying Liu, Suwen Liu, Lichun Yu, Zhenle Yang, Cong Wang, Jing Wang and Shuzhen Sun Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Concurrent and predictive validity of the Alberta Infant Motor Scale and the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2 administered to infants born preterm in Norway
The correlation between the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) and the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2 (PDMS-2) has not previously been assessed in Norwegian infants. Our purpose was to investigate the con... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - November 23, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tordis Ustad, Merethe Brandal, Suzann K. Campbell, Gay L. Girolami, Charlotte Sinding-Larsen and Gunn Kristin Øberg Tags: Research Source Type: research
Screening for ELANE, HAX1 and GFI1 gene mutations in children with neutropenia and clinical characterization of two novel mutations in ELANE gene
Congenital neutropenia is a rare disease. Recurrent infections since young age are the presentation. The most common mutation causing severe congenital neutropenia (SCN) and cyclic neutropenia (CyN) is the ELANE ... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - November 23, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Patcharee Komvilaisak, Najwa Yudhasompop, Kittima Kanchanakamhaeng, Suradej Hongeng, Samart Pakakasama, Usanarat Anurathapan, Pongpak Pongphitcha, Duantida Songdej, Werasak Sasanakul and Nongnuch Sirachainan Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Body image and behavioural and emotional difficulties in German children and adolescents
Behavioural and emotional difficulties might play an important role in the development of body image disturbances, which represent serious risk factors for eating disorders or depression. The present study pro... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - November 23, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Lea Krause, Tanja Poulain, Wieland Kiess and Mandy Vogel Tags: Research Source Type: research
Impact of dog and/or cat ownership on functional constipation at 3 years of age: the Japan Environment and Children ’s study
This investigation assessed the impact of dog and/or cat ownership during infancy on the presence of functional constipation (FC) at 3 years of age. (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - November 23, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Noriko Motoki, Yuji Inaba, Hirokazu Toubou, Kohei Hasegawa, Takumi Shibazaki, Teruomi Tsukahara and Tetsuo Nomiyama Tags: Research Source Type: research
Echocardiographic measurements of left ventricular dimensions and function in newborns with omphalocele and pulmonary
The purpose of this study was to explore echocardiographic parameters of the left ventricle (LV) in relation to the outcomes of omphalocele neonates with pulmonary hypertension (PH). (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - November 22, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Si-Si Yang, Wen-Chang Huang, Peng Wang, Fang-Qi Gong, Tai-Xiang Liu, Jin-Fa Tou and Deng-Ming Lai Tags: Research Source Type: research
Exome and genome sequencing to unravel the precise breakpoints of partial trisomy 6q and partial Monosomy 2q
Patients with complex phenotypes and a chromosomal translocation are particularly challenging, since several potentially pathogenic mechanisms need to be investigated. (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - November 22, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Shuang Zhang, Qianwei Cui, Shangying Yang, Fangxia Zhang, Chunxia Li, Xiaoguang Wang, Bo Lei and Xunlun Sheng Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Computed tomography imaging-guided parasternal approach drainage for children with tension pneumomediastinum: a case series
Tension pneumomediastinum is a rare and dangerous complication in children that can be fatal, and timely detection and treatment are critical. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and feasibility o... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - November 22, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Jun-Jie Hong, Song-Ming Hong, Xiu-Hua Chen, Si-Jia Zhou, Qiang Chen and Jin-Xi Huang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Epidemiology of asthma exacerbation in children before and after the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective study in Chengdu, China
To examine the numbers and characteristics of children affected by asthma exacerbation in Chengdu, China, before and after the COVID-19 pandemic to inform efforts to manage childhood asthma in the post epidemi... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - November 22, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Lei Zhang, Hanmin Liu, Tao Ai, Zijin Chen, Wei Tang, Shuai Hu and Jie Hu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Development and post-Kasai procedure prognostic relevance of histological features for biliary atresia
To validate an appropriate evaluation method of liver fibrosis assessment based on the unique pathological features of biliary atresia (BA) that could well predict its prognosis. (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - November 22, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Xiaodan Xu, Xueting Wang, Meiyun Ding, Yilin Zhao, Li Zhao, Linsheng Zhao, Mengdi Li, Fangyuan Zhao, Rongjuan Sun, Zhiru Wang, Ruifeng Zhang, Shujian Zhang, Liang Ge, Yan Sun and Jianghua Zhan Tags: Research Source Type: research
The prevalence and associated factors of Helicobacter pylori infection among asymptomatic adolescent schoolchildren in Sudan: a cross-sectional study
Only few data have been published on Helicobacter pylori infection in adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Sudan. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of H... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - November 21, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Shimos A. Alshareef, Ahmed A. Hassan, Dina N. Abdelrahman, Ashwaq AlEed, Abdullah Al-Nafeesah and Ishag Adam Tags: Research Source Type: research
The prevalence of malnutrition among critically ill children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Critically ill children have a lower nutritional reserve, compounding the restricted food intake during intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital stays, and scarce data are available to point out the problem. The... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - November 21, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Eyob Girma Abera and Habtamu Sime Tags: Research Source Type: research
