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Modified Antibiotic Regimen for Pediatric Complicated Appendicitis to Reduce Infectious Morbidity in Taiwan
We compared our previous hospital-based antibiotic protocol and an optimum modified one by reviewing hospital records of children younger than 18 years with complicated appendicitis between 2010–2016. The modi...
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Recurrent ileocolic intussusception after different surgical procedures in children
Intussusception in children may recur after surgical correction. Ileopexy has popularly been used as a procedure to prevent recurrent intussusception, but its effect has not been well evaluated. The present st...
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Ureteropelvic junction obstruction in children: 10 years’ experience in one institution
We reviewed our experience over 10 years with pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction obstruction. Preoperative and postoperative isotope renal scans were performed to assess the surgical outcome, with particul...
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Complete surgical resection plus chemotherapy prolongs survival in children with stage 4 neuroblastoma
The factors that affect survival in patients with stage 4 neuroblastoma vary. Several prospective and retrospective studies have provided conflicting conclusions regarding the benefit of combining aggressive c...
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An unusual neurogenic cystic tumor
The presacral cystic teratoma in an infant is reported. The cyst consisted solely of central nervous system tissue. This pathologic finding is extremely rare. A review of the literature reveals no previous rep...
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Hepatic lymphangioma – a case report
A patient presented with a huge, pedunculated abdominal cystic lymphangioma arising from the quadrate lobe of the liver near the round ligament. Microscopically, dilated hepatic ducts with scant liver tissue ...
