Neonatal duodenal obstruction due to a preduodenal portal vein associated with intestinal malrotation: A case report
We report a full term 16-day-old girl who presented with recurrent non-bilious vomiting soon after birth. Clinically, she was dehydrated and the abdomen was not distended. Abdominal radiography showed a dilated stomach and the first part of duodenum with some gas in the distal intestines. Abdominal ultrasound revealed distended stomach, dilatation of proximal duodenum and intestinal malrotation. Upper gastrointestinal contrast study showed severe gastroesophageal reflux with delayed passage of contrast to the small bowel, distended stomach and proximal duodenum confirming partial duodenal obstruction. Surgical exploration ...
Source: Pediatria Polska - April 11, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Por ównanie laryngoskopii bezpośredniej i wideolaryngoskopii podczas symulowanego unieruchomienia odcinka szyjnego kręgosłupa u dziecka
Conclusions In simulation study, it has been demonstrated that the use of the stabilization of the cervical spine significantly reduces the effectiveness of endotracheal intubation. Persons participating in the study performed intubation using GlideScope video-laryngoscopy with more efficiency at first attempt intubation and in less time. Further research is needed to confirm the results. (Source: Pediatria Polska)
Source: Pediatria Polska - April 11, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Button battery ingestion as a life threatening condition in pediatric practice
Publication date: Available online 8 April 2017 Source:Pediatria Polska Author(s): Marek Boba, Katarzyna Lipka, Małgorzata Partyka, Joanna Majzel, Ewa Gacka Foreign body ingestion is common, especially among children aged 6 months to 3 years old. The button battery represents about 2% of foreign bodies swallowed by children, relative frequency of its ingestion is increasing. About 30% of children with esophageal foreign body will be asymptomatic. Button batteries larger than 20mm, if remains in the esophagus, may lead to gastrointestinal tract damages. The final damaging effect of disc battery follows the type of s...
Source: Pediatria Polska - April 11, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Errata do artyku łu: Stała stymulacja serca u dzieci – wskazania, techniki implantacji oraz powikłania [Pediatria Polska 2017; 92(2):178–184]
Publication date: Available online 9 April 2017 Source:Pediatria Polska Author(s): Aneta Maria Polewczyk, Maciej Polewczyk, Andrzej Kutarski, Anna Polewczyk (Source: Pediatria Polska)
Source: Pediatria Polska - April 11, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Zastosowanie metody wyp łukiwania gazów w diagnostyce czynnościowej płuc u dzieci
Publication date: Available online 24 March 2017 Source:Pediatria Polska Author(s): Maria Wawszczak, Joanna Peradzyńska The inert gas washout (IGW) is a noninvasive measurement applicable in evaluation of peripheral airway function. This technique offers information about pulmonary ventilation inhomogeneity and provides insight into the evolution of pathological processes by assessing the efficiency of inert gases washout. The method can be performed by two techniques: single breath washout (SBW) test which involves a vital capacity maneuvers and over a series of tidal breathes termed a multiple breath washout test (M...
Source: Pediatria Polska - April 5, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Choroba Fabry ’ego u członków jednej rodziny − trudności diagnostyczne związane z polimorfizmem genowym
Publication date: Available online 4 April 2017 Source:Pediatria Polska Author(s): Joanna Bielak, Elżbieta Czyżyk, Agnieszka Ługowska, Anna Tylki-Szymańska Fabry disease is a rare lysosomal disease, inherited in the X-linked manner. It is caused by a mutation in the gene GLA locus Xq22 which results in a deficiency of the enzyme α -galactosidase and deposition of globotriaosylceramide (GL3) in the tissues and organs of patients. Its prevalence is estimated at 1:40 000–1:120 000 live male births. The women who carry the mutation rarely remain asymptomatic. The majority of symptoms characteristic of Fabry diseas...
Source: Pediatria Polska - April 5, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Ocena spo życia wód smakowych przez dzieci kierowane do oddziału pediatrycznego
Conclusion A large percent of parents perceive flavored water as a healthy drink in their children's diets. There is a strong need for parental education about the potential adverse effects of those beverages on the child's health. (Source: Pediatria Polska)
Source: Pediatria Polska - April 5, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Button battery aspiration in children: Our experiences in a tertiary care teaching hospital of eastern India
Conclusion Early detection of such foreign bodies is essential to safe removal. Management approach has to be systematic. Preoperative history taking, radiological assessment followed by rapid intervention by skilled bronchoscopist usually results in favorable outcome. (Source: Pediatria Polska)
Source: Pediatria Polska - April 4, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Co nowego w cholestazie – część 3. Wrodzone zaburzenia syntezy kwasów żółciowych
Publication date: Available online 3 April 2017 Source:Pediatria Polska Author(s): Patryk Lipiński, Piotr Socha, Irena Jankowska Cholestatic liver diseases remain a major clinical issue for pediatricians. The article constitutes an up-to-day overview on the inborn errors of bile acids synthesis. (Source: Pediatria Polska)
Source: Pediatria Polska - April 4, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Mid cavity transverse vaginal septum: Ultrasound diagnoses
Conclusion Hematocolpos is a sequel of distal outlet obstruction. Transverse vaginal septum can be seen and measured in thickness on ultrasound and exclude distal atresia by ultrasound. (Source: Pediatria Polska)
Source: Pediatria Polska - April 4, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Assessment of nutritional habits and nutrition status in patients with Crohn's disease before Exclusive Enteral Nutrition and after gaining remission
Conclusion As a result of the implemented therapy, body mass increase was noted in all children. The research shows that a diet used in the remission is improper in terms of energy intake same nutrients which involves the risk of qualitative insufficiencies. (Source: Pediatria Polska)
Source: Pediatria Polska - April 4, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Stulecie urodzin Profesor Marii Goncerzewicz. Pozna ński okres jej działalności kliniczno-naukowej i organizacyjnej
Publication date: Available online 4 April 2017 Source:Pediatria Polska Author(s): Marian Krawczyński On the occasion of the birth centenary of Professor Maria Goncerzewicz, her biography and organizational and scientific achievements in pediatrics are presented. Her university studies and over 20 years of her professional career took place at Poznań University of Medical Sciences. Her clinical and scientific activity in the area of metabolic disorders, especially PKU, is presented. Many of her publications were dedicated to the interface between clinical genetics and pediatric endocrinology as well as social pediatri...
Source: Pediatria Polska - April 4, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Fungal laryngitis in asthmatic boy treated with inhalatory corticosteroids: A case report
This report describes the case of a 12-year-old boy with chronic bronchial asthma receiving prolonged inhaled corticosteroids presented with progressive hoarseness of voice. Patient had undergone microlaryngeal surgery with stripping of the vocal cords. Histopathology demonstrated hyperplastic ulcerative squamous epithelium with fungal hyphae and confirmed as Aspergillus. This is an extremely rare side effect of prolonged inhalation of corticosteroids in a pediatric patient. (Source: Pediatria Polska)
Source: Pediatria Polska - April 4, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Program Szczepie ń Ochronnych w 2017 roku − powszechne szczepienia przeciwko pneumokokom u dzieci
Publication date: Available online 28 March 2017 Source:Pediatria Polska Author(s): Teresa Jackowska, Ewa Bernatowska In Poland, starting from 2017, mandatory vaccination against pneumococcus in children will be financed. There are two conjugate vaccines: PCV10 and PCV13 for children from 2 months of age. PCV10 vaccine was purchased for mandatory vaccination programme. In 2011−2015, PCV13 vaccine in children provided more than 20% broader serotypes coverage than the PCV10 vaccine (www.koroun.edu.pl). PCV13 is the only vaccine that demonstrated protection against invasive and non-invasive diseases caused by serotype 1...
Source: Pediatria Polska - March 29, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Łagodna nawracająca cholestaza wewnątrzwątrobowa
Publication date: Available online 28 March 2017 Source:Pediatria Polska Author(s): Patryk Lipiński, Joanna Pawłowska, Irena Jankowska The article constitutes an up-to-day overview on pathogenesis, clinical manifestation and treatment of benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis in children. (Source: Pediatria Polska)
Source: Pediatria Polska - March 29, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
