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Utility of the Kimura technique for the definitive management of high jejunal atresia
BackgroundOperative management of high jejunal atresia may be challenging due to significant size discrepancy between the dilated proximal jejunum...
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Challenging management of a baby with congenital multiple intestinal atresia, trisomy 18 and extremely low birth weight: a case report
BackgroundExtremely low birth weight (< 1000 g) still influences postsurgical prognosis in the neonatal and infantile periods. Additionally, the life...
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The role of preserved bowel and mesentery fixation in apple-peel intestinal atresia
ObjectiveThis study explored the feasibility of mesoplasty with end-to-side anastomosis in the treatment of different apple-peel mesenteric defects...
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Efforts to improve outcomes among neonates with complex intestinal atresia: a single-center low-income country experience
PurposeIntestinal obstruction caused by intestinal atresia is a surgical emergency in newborns. Outcomes for the jejunal ileal atresia (JIA), the...
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The International Network on Oesophageal Atresia (INoEA) consensus guidelines on the transition of patients with oesophageal atresia–tracheoesophageal fistula
Oesophageal atresia–tracheoesophageal fistula (EA-TEF) is a common congenital digestive disease. Patients with EA-TEF face gastrointestinal,...
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Appendiceal atresia causing recurrent right lower quadrant pain without inflammation
An 11-year-old girl presented with recurrent right lower quadrant (RLQ) pain. There was no evidence of inflammation and appendiceal swelling except...
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Primary anastomosis is the preferred surgical approach for proximal intestinal atresia: a retrospective 20-year analysis
PurposeWe aimed to compare the outcomes of primary anastomosis (PA) and enterostomy as treatments for intestinal atresia in neonates to identify the...
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Parents’ experiences of sham feeding their child with esophageal atresia at home while awaiting reconstructive surgery. A qualitative interview study
PurposeThis study aimed to explore parents’ experience of sham feeding their baby born with esophageal atresia at home, waiting for reconstructive...
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Analysis of gap length as a predictor of surgical outcomes in esophageal atresia with distal fistula: a single center experience
PurposeLong-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) is still a challenge for pediatric surgery. No consensus exists as to what constitutes a long gap, and few...
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Pitfalls in laparoscopic duodenal atresia repair requiring modifications in approach based on literature review
AimsAlthough recent publications have emphasized the importance of performing duodenal atresia repairs using the laparoscopic approach, pitfalls in...
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Laparoscopic versus open Kasai procedure for biliary atresia: long-term results of a randomized clinical trial
PurposeThe role of the laparoscopic approach for the Kasai procedure in the management of biliary atresia is still controversial. The aim of this...
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Diagnostic value of the microcolon using ultrasonography in small bowel atresia
BackgroundMicrocolon helps diagnose small bowel atresia (SBA) using contrast enema. However, there are no ultrasonography (US) microcolon criteria...
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Clinical outcome, quality of life, and mental health in long-gap esophageal atresia: comparison of gastric sleeve pull-up and delayed primary anastomosis
IntroductionPediatric surgeons have yet to reach a consensus whether a gastric sleeve pull-up or delayed primary anastomosis for the treatment of...
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Systematic review of long term follow-up and transitional care in adolescents and adults with esophageal atresia - why is transitional care mandatory?
Purpose: to review recent literature concerning long-term health issues and transitional care in esophageal atresia (EA) patients. PubMed, Scopus,...
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Jejunoileal atresia: a case-series of 63 neonates and risk factors to mortality
IntroductionJejunoileal atresia (JIA) among neonates is still a condition which has huge morbidity and mortality, particularly in the develo**...
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Determining oncogenic patterns and cancer predisposition through the transcriptomic profile in Mitchell–Riley syndrome with heterotopic gastric mucosa and duodenal atresia: a case report
BackgroundHomozygous mutations in the transcription factor RFX6 are the cause of the Mitchell–Riley syndrome (MRS) associating neonatal diabetes,...
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Gastroschisis with intestinal atresia leads to longer hospitalization and poor feeding outcomes
ObjectiveCompare in-hospital outcomes in gastroschisis with intestinal atresia versus simple gastroschisis (GS) using a national database.
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Adding a spur valve to laparoscopic portoenterostomy for patients with biliary atresia can achieve a high jaundice clearance rate and lower the number of episodes of cholangitis
PurposeThis study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of adding a spur valve to laparoscopic portoenterostomy for patients with biliary atresia.
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