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Use of Nonabsorbable Spiral Tacks for Mesh Reinforcement in Thoracoscopic Repair of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
European J Pediatr Surg Rep 2018; 06: e27-e31 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1612618Thoracoscopic prosthetic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a well-established and safe technique in experienced hands but the patching procedure is technically demanding and time consuming. To address the challenges associated with this process (confined working space and restricted time), the aim of this article is to assess the potential improvements in feasibility, efficacy, and safety of patch fixation by using nonabsorbable helicoidal tacks in neonates and infants for the repair of large CDH by thoracoscopy. The new technique has...
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - March 22, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Poupalou, Anna Vrancken, Celine Vanderveken, Erwin Steyaert, Henri Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Mediastinal Epidermoid Cyst in a 5-Year-Old Girl
European J Pediatr Surg Rep 2018; 06: e24-e26 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1621707A 5-year-old girl was referred to our unit with an incidental finding of a lesion on the right hemithorax situated within the right atrial shadow. Computed tomography thorax showed a well-defined soft tissue lesion felt to be consistent with a bronchogenic cyst. The lesion was located in the posterior mediastinum, adherent to the diaphragm and inferior vena cava, but did not extend within the wall of the esophagus. It was entirely excised via video-assisted thoracoscopy converted to open thoracotomy. Histopathology confirmed an encapsulated nodular ti...
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - March 22, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Sloan, Keren A. Lakhoo, Kokila Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Erratum to: Delayed Closure of Giant Omphaloceles in West Africa: Report of Five Cases
European J Pediatr Surg Rep 2018; 06: e23-e23 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1632382 Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  open access Full text (Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports)
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - March 6, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: El Ezzi, Oumama Bossou, Raymond Reinberg, Olivier Vasseur Maurer, Sabine Roessingh, Anthony de Buys Tags: Erratum Source Type: research

Nuss Procedure for a Patient with Negative Haller Index
Conclusion Nuss procedure is feasible in our 8-year-old patient. In this case, both the Haller and correction index were not useful to assess the severity of PE. Therefore, under these circumstances, other radiologic parameters have to be taken into consideration for patient evaluation. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports)
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - February 20, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Dore, Mariela Triana Junco, Paloma De La Torre, Carlos Vilanova-S ánchez, Alejandra Bret, Monserrat Gonzalez, Gaspar Nu ñez Cerezo, Vanesa Jimenez Gomez, Javier Luis Encinas, Jose Hernandez, Francisco Mart ínez Martínez, Leopoldo Lopez Santamaria, Man Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

A Neonate with an Unusual Midline Defect and Cardiovascular Anomaly
We present a female neonate with a sternal cleft (SC) and additional aortic aneurysm who presented with respiratory failure. Stabilization of the SC was achieved by using the xyphoid process as an autologous graft bridging the upper part of the SC. We conclude that a step-wise correction of the SC with the use of an autologous graft may improve respiratory function, and should be considered when complete surgical correction is not feasible. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports)
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - January 22, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Poryo, Martin Hoffmann, Paul Sch äfers, Hans-Joachim Meier, Clemens-Magnus Altmeyer, Katrin Abdul-Khaliq, Hashim Zemlin, Michael Meyer, Sascha Tags: Video Case Report Source Type: research

Rectal Atresia and Congenital Hypothyroidism: An Association or Coincidence?
This study presents a unique case of co-twin in which the surviving newborn male underwent surgery due to rectal atresia. Newborn screening tests identified congenital hypothyroidism. The surgical treatment consisted of three stages and thyroid hormones were replaced. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports)
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - January 10, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Mehmeto ğlu, Feride Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Laparoscopic Finding of Ectopic Adrenocortical Tissue in a 2-Year-Old Boy with Vanishing Testis
European J Pediatr Surg Rep 2018; 06: e4-e6 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1612633Ectopic adrenocortical tissue (EAT) along the spermatic cord is an unusual condition in children. The author reports on a 2-year-old boy with impalpable testis. On laparoscopy, EAT was detected along the hypotrophic spermatic vessels and excised. These remnants should be removed to prevent hormone production or malignant transformation. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports)
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - January 10, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Marte, Antonio Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

One-Stage Laparoscopic Surgery for Pulmonary Sequestration and Hiatal Hernia in a 2-Year-Old Girl
European J Pediatr Surg Rep 2018; 06: e11-e14 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1612611We herein report a case of one-stage laparoscopic surgery for extralobar pulmonary sequestration (EPS) and hiatal hernia. Our patient was a 2-year-old girl who was diagnosed as a mediastinal mass lesion. Postnatal computed tomography revealed that the mediastinal mass was an EPS. Two weeks after birth, the patient developed gastroesophageal reflux (GER), and esophagography showed a hiatal hernia. At 2 years of age, she underwent one-stage laparoscopic Nissen's fundoplication for GER with resection of the EPS in the posterior mediastinum. The sequestra...
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - January 8, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Miyagi, Hisayuki Honda, Shohei Hamada, Hiromi Minato, Masashi Ara, Momoko W. Taketomi, Akinobu Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Cecal Volvulus following a Right Nephrectomy for Wilms' Tumor: Should We Need to Close the Lateral Peritoneum?
We report on a 2-year-old girl with postoperative bowel obstruction following a right nephrectomy for WT. The patient was reintervened 48 hours after surgery and a cecal volvulus was found. Here, we will describe possible causes of this postoperative complication and discuss management. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports)
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - January 8, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Gonzalez-Urquijo, Mauricio Ovalle-Chao, Christian Flores-Villalba, Eduardo de Jesus Garza-Luna, Ulises Velazco-De La Garza, Jose Humberto Garza-Serna, Ulises Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Subcutaneous Panniculitis-Like T-Cell Lymphoma Presenting as a Local Inflammation of a Thigh in an 8-Month-Old Child
In this study, we present a case of an 8-month-old girl with a 2-month history of an inflammation of the thigh treated locally by ointments and oral antibiotics in basic and dermatological care. The patient had a history of fever, sweating, and failure to thrive. The lactate dehydrogenase was elevated up to 869 U/L with low C-reactive protein (1.04 mg/L). Magnetic resonance imaging of the thigh reassured the diagnosis of local inflammation. Intravenous antibiotic caused mild local improvement, but the episodes of high fever sustained. The patient was transferred to our pediatric surgery department for treatment and surgica...
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - October 28, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Gizewska-Kacprzak, Kaja Karpinska-Kaczmarczyk, Katarzyna Ociepa, Tomasz Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

An Unusual Complication of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
European J Pediatr Surg Rep 2017; 05: e65-e67 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1607353A term newborn was referred to our unit with a postnatal diagnosis of a right-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). She was managed with high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, inotropic support, and nitric oxide, with planned surgical repair when she was medically optimized. On day 6 of life, there was an acute deterioration causing difficulty maintaining adequate ventilation and the infant requiring increasing analgesia and paralysis, especially during abdominal examination. A repeat X-ray showed distended bowel loops in the right hemithorax ...
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - October 27, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Tan, E Tian Sloan, Keren Lakhoo, Kokila Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Intralesional Endoscopy and Septectomy as a Diagnostic Tool and Treatment Method for Lymphatic Malformations
European J Pediatr Surg Rep 2017; 05: e60-e61 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1606388 Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  open access Full text (Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports)
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - October 15, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Holler, Anne-Sophie G ödeke, Jan Engel, Veronika Muensterer, Oliver J. Tags: Video Case Report Source Type: research

Torsion of an Accessory Hepatic Lobe with Embedded Gallbladder: In an 11-Month-Old Boy
We present an extremely rare case of torsion of an accessory hepatic lobe in an 11-month-old male patient who presented in a state of shock. The infant underwent laparotomy and excision of the accessory lobe. Here, we aim to emphasize the importance of prompt management and early resection which is the cornerstone of a favorable outcome. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports)
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - October 15, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Thakral, Chiman Lal Shivalingam, Ganji Dar, Faizan Manzoor Thakral, Nimish Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Image of the Month: Clinical Features in a Newborn with Covered Cloacal Exstrophy
We present an interesting case of covered cloacal exstrophy with a side-by-side duplicated bladder and discuss important considerations for the time of colostomy creation in the newborn period. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports)
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - September 13, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Vilanova-S ánchez, Alejandra Ching, Christina B. Gasior, Alessandra C. Diefenbach, Karen Wood, Richard J. Levitt, Marc Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Thoracoscopic Tracheoesophageal N-fistula Repair using a 5.8-mm Miniature Stapler for Fistula Division
European J Pediatr Surg Rep 2017; 05: e55-e56 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1606192 Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  open access Full text (Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports)
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - September 6, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Holler, Anne-Sophie Schwind, Martin Poplawska, Krystyna Muensterer, Oliver J. Tags: Video Case Report Source Type: research