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Duodenal Duplication Cyst: A Rare Differential Diagnosis in a Neonate with Bilious Vomiting
We present a case of a 16-day-old term newborn that consulted because of bilious vomiting and after evaluation with imaging and upper endoscopy, a duodenal duplication cyst was found at the level of the third portion causing compression of the intestinal lumen that required surgical resolution with duodenocystostomy.[...]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 10, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Župančić, BožidarGliha, AndroFuenzalida, Jose VarasVišnjić, Stjepan Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Choledochocele: A Case Report and Discussion of Diagnosis Criteria
European J Pediatr Surg RepDOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1563601A 6-year-old girl presented with intermittent abdominal pain, without jaundice and a palpable mass in the epigastrium. Preoperative imaging and upper endoscopy suggested duodenal duplication. During surgery, the patient was diagnosed with a rare type of choledochal cyst—choledochocele (type 3b). The authors emphasize that, in children, choledochocele should be included in the differential diagnosis of cystic lesions located in the duodenal area and the head of the pancreas area, regardless of jaundice or abnormal liver function. Since mucosal histology showing duodena...
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - September 9, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Zhu, LinlinLv, ZhibaoLiu, JiangbinXu, Weijue Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Thrombolysis for Severe Intestinal Ischemia due to Midgut Volvulus in a Neonate
European J Pediatr Surg RepDOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1558460Intestinal malrotation complicated by the development of midgut volvulus presents a difficult management dilemma because of the risk of short bowel syndrome. Here, we present our experience with a case of severe intestinal ischemia after derotation in a newborn successfully managed using systemic tissue plasminogen activator. The present report supports the usefulness of thrombolysis as a therapeutic option for reperfusion of ischemic small bowel due to midgut volvulus in neonates.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of cont...
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - August 17, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Messaoudi, NouredinVanlede, KoenVervloessem, DirkHuyghe, MarcLeyman, Paul Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Congenital Seminal Vesicle Cyst and Ipsilateral Renal Agenesis (Zinner Syndrome): A Rare Association and Its Evolution from Early Childhood to Adolescence
We present a case of a boy, followed up in our hospital since birth for right renal agenesis who at the age of 4 years presented a right paravesical cyst on ultrasound. The cyst was initially considered as an ureterocele. The diagnosis of Zinner syndrome was made later, at the age of 15 years by ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging; at that moment the cyst had increased in size and had changed in aspect. This malformation should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a pelvic cyst in male patients with renal agenesis.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents...
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - July 10, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Kanavaki, AikateriniVidal, IsabelleMerlini, LauraHanquinet, Sylviane Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Management of a Giant Omphalocele with Non–Cross-Linked Intact Porcine-Derived Acellular Dermal Matrix (Strattice) Combined with Vacuum Therapy
We report a case in which a giant omphalocele in a newborn female patient was managed by covering the abdominal defect with non–cross-linked intact porcine-derived acellular dermal matrix (Strattice reconstructive tissue matrix, LifeCell Corp., Branchburg, New Jersey, United States) sutured to the fascia combined with vacuum therapy.[...]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 - June 26, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Travassos, Daisy Vieiravan Eerde, Albertien M.Kramer, William L.M. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Conservative Treatment of Lung Perforation Secondary to Retained Catheter in an Extremely Low-Birth-Weight Premature Infant
European J Pediatr Surg RepDOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1552558Airway injury may occur during the use of any instrumentation in premature infants. A surgical approach for the treatment of lung perforation in extremely low-birth-weight infants has been recommended in the past. Here, we present a case of lung perforation in an ex–28-week, 730-g premature infant, who sustained lung perforation, secondary to an 8-Fr suction catheter used to administer surfactant, in which the broken catheter was retained in the airway. Following removal of catheter by endoscopy, tension pneumothorax had occurred. Attempts were made to treat the patie...
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - June 26, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Arda, Mehmet SurhanHamrick, Miller C.Kane, Timothy D. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Rare Perilunate Injury as a Result of Chronic Trauma in 3-Year-Old Girl
European J Pediatr Surg RepDOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1552560A 3-year-old girl was reported to have perilunate dislocation. The child had suffered, approximately 18 months before, a repetitive wrist injury by means of frequent pulling and bending of the hand by the father who may have physically abused the child for approximately 2 months. At the age of 3 years and 4 months, we performed the reduction of the perilunate dislocation and the plasty of the dorsal scapholunate ligament using the capsular flap prepared from the extensor retinaculum. The wrist was immobilized for 6 weeks. Two months after surgery, patient started the ph...
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - June 15, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Tomaszewski, Ryszard Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Case Report: Surgical Repair of a Superior Sternal Cleft in an Infant
We present the case of a 4-month-old male infant with a superior sternal cleft.[...]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 - June 15, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Klein, TobiasKellner, MaximilianBoemers, Thomas MichaelMack-Detlefsen, Birte Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

EJPS Reports – Coming of Age
European J Pediatr Surg Rep 2015; 03: 001-002DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1554993Georg 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 - June 5, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Lacher, Martin Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Kabuki Syndrome and Anorectal Malformations: Implications for Diagnosis and Treatment
We present two cases of female patients with KS, diagnosed and successfully managed at our institution, one with a perineal fistula and one with a rectovestibular fistula. Our report, along with a literature review, shows that the syndrome is usually associated with “low” anomalies, with a potential for a good prognosis. Management of the anorectal anomaly in patients with KS is not essentially different from that in other nonsyndromic patients, taking into account the frequent association of the syndrome with serious congenital heart disease, which might affect the decision-making and timing of the stages of anorectal...
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - May 28, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Siminas, SotiriosBaillie, Colin TennantTurnock, Richard Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

The Appendix and Aganglionosis. A Note of Caution—How the Histology Can Mislead the Surgeon in Total Colonic Hirschsprung Disease
We present the case of a child with presumed total colonic Hirschsprung disease (HD) to highlight the problems the surgeon is likely to encounter if he/she relies on the appendix alone for histopathologic diagnosis. A newborn male infant, who was presumed to have total colonic aganglionosis when the appendix was found to be aganglionic at the time of initial exploratory laparoscopy, was managed with an ileostomy in the newborn period; however, at the time of his planned pull-through procedure, the rectal biopsy revealed normal ganglion cells. The child was subsequently managed with ileostomy closure and observed for normal...
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - May 28, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Lane, Victoria AlisonLevitt, Marc A.Baker, PeterMinneci, PeterDeans, Katherine Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Systematic Imaging Module in Complete Hindgut Duplication
European J Pediatr Surg RepDOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1544976Complete hind gut and anal canal duplication is a rare entity, usually remaining asymptomatic till the disease comes to light due to associated anomalies or due to cosmetic reasons. Classical imaging consisting of barium enema examination served a limited role, in terms of depicting the length of gut segment involved. Technical advances in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with three-dimensional (3D) reformations cannot only solve the above purpose but further evaluate key points needed for surgical planning. The present technical report lays out a systematic module for ...
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - March 10, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Verma, AshishGupta, Prashant NathPandey, VaibhavJain, ShiviUpadhyay, AshishSharma, JitendraShukla, Ram C. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Neonatal Chest Wall Rhabdomyosarcoma
We describe this very rare congenital mass and the problematic therapeutic management of such a tumor in a newborn.[...]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 28, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Feldman, MichaelSteiner, ZviGroisman, GabrielNadir, Erez Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Pulmonary Agenesis and Associated Pulmonary Hypertension: A Case Report and Review on Variability, Therapy, and Outcome
We describe a full-term infant born with right-sided pulmonary agenesis who underwent thoracoscopic placement of a tissue expander. He ultimately died of pulmonary hypertension. Immunohistology showed intimal hyperplasia without the loss of endothelial caveolin-1 expression. A literature review revealed that while some of these patients have favorable outcome, many succumb despite therapy.[...]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, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Muensterer, OliverAbellar, RosannaOtterburn, DavidMathew, Rajamma Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Congenital Prepubic Sinus with Remnant Tissue Mimics Corpus Spongiosum: A Rare Case
European J Pediatr Surg RepDOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1396787A congenital prepubic sinus is a tract that originates in the skin and overlays the base of the penis; however, its embryologic basis is still debated. We herein present a case involving a 3-year-old boy who was admitted for examination of overlying tissue located a few centimeters distal to the dorsal base of the penis. Examination revealed a tiny sinus in the prepubic area, and 3 cm of tissue was attached to the sinus. Pathologic examination showed that the tissue was lined with squamous epithelium and continued along the sinus tract, which was lined with urothelial e...
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - December 12, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Celebi, SuleymanKuzdan, ÖzgürSander, SerdarGündüz, NerminÖzaydın, SeyithanYavuz, Sevgi Tags: Case Report Source Type: research