Long-gap esophageal atresia: gastric transposition or esophageal lengthening with delayed primary anastomosis? A systematic review
ConclusionsThis systematic review highlights the morbidity associated with both surgical procedures and the variety in reporting outcomes. (Source: Pediatric Surgery International)
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - April 24, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Congenital Chest Lesions and Interventions
This article provides a detailed approach to imaging the anatomy, in-depth explanation of available measurements and prognostic value, and keys to identifying candidates for fetal intervention. Less common congenital lung tumors and mediastinal and chest wall masses are also reviewed. (Source: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America)
Source: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America - April 23, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: M. Alejandra Bedoya, Pamela Ketwaroo, Marie-Helene Gagnon, Susan Taylor, Christabell Ndibe, Amy R. Mehollin-Ray Source Type: research
European Pediatric Surgeons' Association Survey on Timing of Inguinal Hernia Repair in Premature Infants
Conclusion There is variation in the practice patterns of pediatric surgeons in the treatment of IH in premature infants. Due to the concern for the high risk of incarceration, IH repair before discharge was the most prevalent practice. Lower risk of postoperative apnea was cited as the most common reason for delaying surgery. Randomized studies are required to establish the optimal timing for IH repair in premature infants. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - April 22, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Soyer, Tutku Pio, Luca Gorter, Ramon Martinez, Leopoldo Dingemann, Jens Pederiva, Federica Dariel, Anne Zani-Ruttenstock, Elke Kakar, Mohit Hall, Nigel J. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Diagnosis and management of congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a 2023 update from the Canadian Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Collaborative
Conclusions
The 2023 Canadian CDH Collaborative’s clinical practice guideline update provides a management framework for infants and children with CDH based on the best available evidence and expert consensus. (Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition)
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition - April 18, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Puligandla, P., Skarsgard, E., Baird, R., Guadagno, E., Dimmer, A., Ganescu, O., Abbasi, N., Altit, G., Brindle, M., Fernandes, S., Dakshinamurti, S., Flageole, H., Hebert, A., Keijzer, R., Offringa, M., Patel, D., Ryan, G., Traynor, M., Zani, A., Chiu, P Tags: Editor's choice Original research Source Type: research
A clinical consensus guideline for nutrition in infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia from birth through discharge
Journal of Perinatology, Published online: 16 April 2024; doi:10.1038/s41372-024-01965-9A clinical consensus guideline for nutrition in infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia from birth through discharge (Source: Journal of Perinatology)
Source: Journal of Perinatology - April 16, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Patrick Sloan Sandy Johng John M. Daniel Christopher J. Rhee Burhan Mahmood Evangelia Gravari Susan Marshall Ann G. Downey Katie Braski Sharada H. Gowda Caraciolo J. Fernandes Vedanta Dariya Beth E. Haberman Ruth Seabrook Abhishek Makkar Brian W. Gray Mic Source Type: research
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Patients with Left Heart Hypoplasia and Left Ventricular Dysfunction Have Highest Odds of Mortality
To describe the scope of left ventricular (LV) dysfunction and left heart hypoplasia (LHH) in infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), to determine associations with CDH severity, and to evaluate the odds of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and death with categories of left heart disease. (Source: The Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - April 16, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Mar ía V. Fraga, Holly L. Hedrick, Natalie E. Rintoul, Yan Wang, Devon Ash, Sabrina J. Flohr, Leny Mathew, Tom Reynolds, Jenny L. Engelman, Catherine M. Avitabile Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Endothelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition in Human and Murine Models of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
CONCLUSION: These results suggest that EndoMT could potentially play a role in the ECM remodeling seen in CDH-PH.PMID:38588643 | DOI:10.1159/000537802 (Source: Neonatology)
Source: Neonatology - April 8, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Jamie Gilley Sandra K Hanneman Madelene J Ottosen Binoy Shivanna Sundeep Keswani Source Type: research
Arterial hypertension in infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia following surgical repair
Conclusion: This study demonstrates a moderately high incidence of arterial hypertension in CDH infants at discharge and an independent association of creatinine values with arterial hypertension. Physicians should be aware of this risk and include regular BP measurements and test of renal function in CDH car e and follow-up.What is Known:• Due to decreasing mortality, morbidity is increasing in surviving CDH patients.• Pulmonary hypertension and cardiac dysfunction are well-known cardiovascular comorbidities of CDH.What is New:• There is a moderately high incidence of arterial hypertension in CDH infants at discha...
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - April 6, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
68. Inguinal Hernia Containing the Uterus in a Case of 46 XX Ovotesticular Disorder of Sex Development
Ovotesticular Disorder of Sex Development (OT-DSD), in which patients possess both ovarian and testicular tissue, is the rarest disorder of sex development. Phenotypic presentation of external and internal genitalia can vary, and the presence of a uterus within an inguinal hernial sac (i.e., hernia uteri inguinalis) has rarely been documented. Here, we report the first case in a 46XX, phenotypically female patient, highlighting the importance of considering gender identity prior to surgical management of such complications. (Source: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology - April 1, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Sarah Van Son, Holly Hoefgen, Maggie Dwiggins Source Type: research
Exercise-induced Pulmonary Hypertension in Long-term Survivors of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
To determine the prevalence of exercise-induced pulmonary hypertension (PH) among long-survivors of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) repair. (Source: The Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - March 27, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Paul J. Critser, Terry L. Buchmiller, Kimberlee Gauvreau, Jill M. Zalieckas, Catherine A. Sheils, Gary A. Visner, Keri M. Shafer, Ming Hui Chen, Mary P. Mullen Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Early vs Late Inguinal Hernia Repair in Preterm Infants
This randomized clinical trial compares the safety of early (before discharge from the neonatal intensive care unit) vs later inguinal hernia repair among infants born prematurely who underwent the procedure near the end of their neonatal intensive care unit stay. (Source: JAMA)
Source: JAMA - March 26, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Reduction en masse of Inguinal Hernia in a 2-Month-Old Male Infant
European J Pediatr Surg Rep. 2024; 12: e41-e44 DOI: 10.1055/a-2280-9708Reduction en masse is the reduction of the hernial sac into the preperitoneal space, with a loop of bowel remaining trapped at the neck of the hernial sac. This complication is rare, usually associated with inguinal hernias, and is characterized by the absence of a noticeable bulge in the groin. The patient was a 2-month-old male infant and presented with a nonreducible bulge in his left groin, and incarceration of the left inguinal hernia was diagnosed. Manual reduction was performed, and the hernia bulge became less noticeable. He was admitted, and la...
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - March 26, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Kojima, Masato Touge, Ryo Kurihara, Sho Saeki, Isamu Takahashi, Shinya Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Laparoscopic Sac Disconnection and Peritoneal Closure of Pediatric Inguinal Hernia
Conclusion: Laparoscopic sac disconnection and peritoneal closure of pediatric inguinal hernia is a safe, feasible method with one of the lowest reported recurrence rate among the other laparoscopic methods.PMID:38526574 | DOI:10.1089/lap.2023.0425 (Source: Adv Data)
Source: Adv Data - March 25, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Fouad Youssef Anwar Abdul-Hadi Martinez Gilgamesh Eamer Ahmed Nasr Marcos Bettolli Source Type: research
Laparoscopic Sac Disconnection and Peritoneal Closure of Pediatric Inguinal Hernia
Conclusion: Laparoscopic sac disconnection and peritoneal closure of pediatric inguinal hernia is a safe, feasible method with one of the lowest reported recurrence rate among the other laparoscopic methods.PMID:38526574 | DOI:10.1089/lap.2023.0425 (Source: Adv Data)
Source: Adv Data - March 25, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Fouad Youssef Anwar Abdul-Hadi Martinez Gilgamesh Eamer Ahmed Nasr Marcos Bettolli Source Type: research
A systematic review of Sandifer syndrome in children with severe gastroesophageal reflux
ConclusionThe primary care providers should keep SS in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with abnormal posturing and no apparent neuromuscular disorders. Fundoplication may be effective especially for patients with anatomical anomalies or those whose symptoms do not improve after more than 1 month with nonsurgical treatment. (Source: Pediatric Surgery International)
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - March 25, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
