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Pediatric liver transplantation [PDF]

, 1987
Liver transplantation, which once was an experimental procedure of no practical interest, has become the preferred treatment for infants and children dying of almost all non-neoplastic end-stage liver diseases. Liver replacement is being provided by many
Esquivel, C, Gordon, R, Starzl, TE, Todo, S   +3 more
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Quality of life for pediatric patients with short bowel syndrome‐associated intestinal failure treated with teduglutide

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives The complex care needs of pediatric patients with short bowel syndrome‐associated intestinal failure (SBS‐IF) can negatively impact the health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients and their caregivers. We assessed the impact of teduglutide on HRQoL of pediatric patients with SBS‐IF.
Danielle Wendel, Paul W. Wales, Samuel Kocoshis, Robert Venick, Beth Carter, Valeria Cohran, Cheney Matthews, Bram P. Raphael, Ian Robinson, Susan Hill   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Management of jejunoileal atresias: an experience at eastern Nepal

BMC Surgery, 2010
Background Intestinal atresia is a common cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction, and management of this disease in limited setup of a developing country is very difficult.
Poudel Prakash, Shrestha Pramod, Agrawal Chandra S, Shakya Vikal C, Khaniya Sudeep, Adhikary Shailesh   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Retrospective chart review of immobilized lipase cartridge use in children with short bowel syndrome

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract This retrospective, single‐center chart review studied the use of an in‐line, immobilized lipase cartridge (ILC) in children with short bowel syndrome (SBS) at Children's Mercy Hospital. For parenteral nutrition (PN)‐dependent patients, the primary endpoint was enteral feeding progression, evaluated by comparing monthly change from baseline in
Elizaveta Khenner, Jennifer L. Morton, Laura Green, Ashlee Yoder, Kayla Paul, Ann E. Remmers, William O. San Pablo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Type 3B jejunoileal atresia management at a tertiary hospital in northern Tanzania: A report of three cases

Clinical Case Reports
Key Clinical Message Jejunalileal atresia is a cause of intestinal obstruction in the newborn, hence a surgical emergency. Prenatal diagnosis can be made by simple obstetric ultrasound and postnatal by plain abdominal x‐ray to plan a multidisciplinary ...
Evance Salvatory Rwomurushaka, David Msuya, Robert Mbwambo, Jay Lodhia   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Outcomes and adverse effects of teduglutide treatment with periodic withdrawal in pediatric short bowel patients

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives We evaluated the efficacy and safety of teduglutide in a real‐world cohort in which national reimbursement policies required treatment interruptions. The primary outcomes were reduction in parenteral support (PS) and treatment‐related adverse effects, and the secondary outcome was the impact of the mandated withdrawal periods ...
Riikka Gunnar, Annika Mutanen, Mikko P. Pakarinen, Laura Merras‐Salmio   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

First Complete Morphological Description of Schistosoma Reflexum in a Llama. [PDF]

Vet Med Sci
ABSTRACT Schistosoma reflexum (SR) is a lethal congenital malformation characterized by severe spinal retroflexion, thoracoabdominoschisis with visceral exposure. This case report aims to describe the morphology and pathology of SR in a llama. A white male llama (Lama glama) cria was delivered with dystocia following a normal gestation.
Luginbühl C, Hiller LA, Van der Vekens E, Weber BA, Drögemüller C, Zanolari P, Gurtner C, Jacinto J.   +7 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

A novel central line securement vest reduces line trauma and improves quality of life in patients with intestinal failure

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective We sought to assess the impact of a novel central line securement vest on the rate of line complications (trauma, infections, and replacements), and measures of quality of life (QOL) in pediatric patients with intestinal failure. Methods We enrolled patients at a single tertiary pediatric center.
Ryan E. St. Pierre‐Hetz, Kimberly S. Ackerman, Angelica M. Cercone, Jane Anne Yaworski, Clifton W. Callaway, Jeffrey A. Rudolph, Mioara D. Manole   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Airway Involvement in Conradi–Hünermann–Happle Syndrome: A Novel Clinical Manifestation

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
We report the first documented case of airway involvement in Conradi–Hünermann–Happle syndrome (CDPX2), an X‐linked dominant form of chondrodysplasia punctata caused by pathogenic variants in EBP. A 2‐month‐old female with genetically confirmed CDPX2 developed severe subglottic stenosis and persistent respiratory distress requiring CPAP; cross ...
Enrique G. Villarreal, Jackie Chiang, Evan J. Propst, Nikolaus E. Wolter   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Small bowel and liver/small bowel transplantation in children. [PDF]

, 1993
A clinical trial of intestinal transplantation was initiated at the University of Pittsburgh in May 1990. Eleven children received either a combined liver/small bowel graft (n = 8) or an isolated small bowel graft (n = 3).
Nour, B, Reyes, J, Starzl, TE, Todo, S, Tzakis, AG   +4 more
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