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Light Shed On Gastroschisis Birth Defect By Local Health InvestigationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Results of an investigation conducted by University of Nevada, Reno researchers, public health officials and area physicians published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, indicate that Washoe County experienced a cluster of a particular birth defect, gastroschisis, during the period April 2007 - April 2008. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 9, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pregnancy / Obstetrics Source Type: news

Light Shed On Gastroschisis Birth Defect By Local Health InvestigationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Results of an investigation conducted by University of Nevada, Reno researchers, public health officials and area physicians published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, indicate that Washoe County experienced a cluster of a particular birth defect, gastroschisis, during the period April 2007 - April 2008. Subsequent review of medical records since the study's conclusion indicates that while the rate is still elevated, the cluster appears to have subsided. (Source: GastroIntestinal News From Medical News Today)
Source: GastroIntestinal News From Medical News Today - November 9, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Pregnancy / Obstetrics Source Type: news

Local health investigation sheds light on gastroschisis birth defectEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(University of Nevada, Reno) Results of an investigation conducted by University of Nevada, Reno researchers, public health officials and area physicians published this week in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, indicate that Washoe County experienced a cluster of a particular birth defect, gastroschisis, during the period April 2007-April 2008. Subsequent review of medical records since the study's conclusion indicates that while the rate is still elevated, the cluster appears to have subsided. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - November 6, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

ARTICLE: Case-control Study of a Gastroschisis Cluster in NevadaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions These findings add strength to the hypothesis that use of methamphetamine and related drugs is a risk factor for gastroschisis and raise questions about the risks associated with infections. (Source: Archives of Pediatrics)
Source: Archives of Pediatrics - November 2, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Elliott, L., Loomis, D., Lottritz, L., Slotnick, R. N., Oki, E., Todd, R. Tags: Bacterial Infections, Viral Infections, Pediatrics, Congenital Malformations, Public Health, Substance Abuse/ Alcoholism, Women's Health, Pregnancy and Breast Feeding, Infectious Diseases Article Source Type: journals

Case-control Study of a Gastroschisis Cluster in Nevada [Article]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions These findings add strength to the hypothesis that use of methamphetamine and related drugs is a risk factor for gastroschisis and raise questions about the risks associated with infections. (Source: Archives of Pediatrics)
Source: Archives of Pediatrics - November 2, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Elliott, L., Loomis, D., Lottritz, L., Slotnick, R. N., Oki, E., Todd, R. Tags: Bacterial Infections, Viral Infections, Pediatrics, Congenital Malformations, Public Health, Substance Abuse/ Alcoholism, Women's Health, Pregnancy and Breast Feeding, Infectious Diseases Article Source Type: journals

The Exstrophy-epispadias complexEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Exstrophy-epispadias complex (EEC) represents a spectrum of genitourinary malformations ranging in severity from epispadias (E) to classical bladder exstrophy (CEB) and exstrophy of the cloaca (EC). Depending on severity, EEC may involve the urinary system, musculoskeletal system, pelvis, pelvic floor, abdominal wall, genitalia, and sometimes the spine and anus. Prevalence at birth for the whole spectrum is reported at 1/10,000, ranging from 1/30,000 for CEB to 1/200,000 for EC, with an overall greater proportion of affected males. EEC is characterized by a visible defect of the lower abdominal wall, either with an evagina...
Source: BioMed Central - October 30, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Anne-Karoline EbertHeiko ReutterMichael LudwigWolfgang Rosch Source Type: journals

Outcomes in Neonates with Gastroschisis in U.S. Children's HospitalsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We examined descriptive characteristics and conducted multivariate regression models examining risk factors for mortality, during the birth hospitalization, and sepsis. Analysis of 2490 neonates with gastroschisis found 90 deaths (3.6%) and sepsis in 766 (31%). Critical comorbidities and procedures are cardiovascular defects (15%), pulmonary conditions (5%), intestinal atresia (11%), intestinal resection (12.5%), and ostomy formation (8.3%). Factors associated with mortality were large bowel resection (odds ratio [OR] 8.26, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.17 to 58.17), congenital circulatory (OR 5.62, 95% CI 2.11 to 14.91),...
Source: American Journal of Perinatology - October 29, 2009 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: journals

Disruption of calreticulin-mediated cellular adhesion signaling in the cadmium-induced omphalocele in the chick modelEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion Downregulation of CRT, E-cadherin and β-catenin genes may cause omphalocele in the Cd chick model by disrupting CRT-mediated Ca2+ signaling and AJs. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00383-009-2505-9Authors Takashi Doi, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital The Children’s Research Centre Dublin 12 IrelandPrem Puri, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital The Children’s Research Centre Dublin 12 IrelandJohn Bannigan, University College Dublin School of Medicine and Medical Science, Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research Dublin IrelandJennifer Tho...
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - October 29, 2009 Category: Surgery Tags: Pediatric surgery International Source Type: journals

Concomitant Craniorachischisis and Omphalocele in a Male Fetus: Prenatal Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings and Literature ReviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Objective: To present the prenatal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of concomitant craniorachischisis and omphalocele, review the literature, and discuss the pathogenesis. Case Report: A 20-year-old, gravida 2, para 0, woman was re ...more (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - October 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Source Type: journals

Outcomes of sutureless gastroschisis closureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Sutureless closure of uncomplicated gastroschisis is a safe technique that reduces length of intubation and does not significantly alter the time required to reach full enteral feeds or hospital discharge. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - September 30, 2009 Category: Surgery Authors: Jonathan Riboh, Claire T. Abrajano, Karen Garber, Gary Hartman, Marilyn A. Butler, Craig T. Albanese, Karl G. Sylvester, Sanjeev Dutta Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Gastroschisis Associated with an Intra-Abdominal Umbilical Vein Varix: A Report of 2 CasesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:404-406 (DOI:10.1159/000236155) (Source: Karger Publishers)
Source: Karger Publishers - September 29, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: journals

Has the liver and other visceral organs migrated to its normal position in children with giant omphalocele? A follow-up study with ultrasonographyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion In all former patients with a giant omphalocele, an abnormal position of the liver and in the majority of them, an incisional hernia was also found. The liver and sometimes also the spleen and the kidneys do not migrate to their normal position. Exact documentation and good information are important for both the patient and their caretakers in order to avoid liver trauma. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00431-009-1068-zAuthors Floortje Clemens van Eijck, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre Department of Surgery, Division of Paediatric Surgery Nijmegen ...
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - September 29, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Tags: European Journal of Pediatrics Source Type: journals

Clinical management of motility disorders in childrenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We review the current clinical evaluation and management of the most common esophageal and gastrointestinal motility disorders in children based on the literature and our experience in a pediatric motility center in the United States. The disorders discussed include esophageal achalasia, pre- and post-fundoplication motility disorders, gastroparesis, motility disorders occurring after repair of congenital atresias, motility disorders associated with gastroschisis, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, motility after intestinal transplantation, motility disorders after colonic resection for Hirschsprung's disease, chronic ...
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery - September 28, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Cheryl E. Gariepy, Hayat Mousa Source Type: journals

Teratogens inducing congenital abdominal wall defects in animal modelsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract Congenital abdominal wall defects are common anomalies which include gastroschisis, omphalocele and umbilical cord hernia. Recent reports indicate that gastroschisis is increasing in prevalence, whereas omphalocele has remained steady, suggesting that environmental factors may play a part in their pathogenesis. The aim of this study is to review animal teratogen studies resulting in abdominal wall defects to investigate their possible causes. Each report was examined not only for the teratogens causing the defects, but also to carefully identify the defect occurring and its correlation with the know...
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - September 16, 2009 Category: Surgery Tags: Pediatric surgery International Source Type: journals

Vitamin A deficiency in an infant with PAGOD syndromeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe an infant with PAGOD syndrome phenotype. The patient had a normal male karyotype and no copy number changes were seen on chromosome genomic hybridization (CGH) microarray. Endocrine evaluation was consistent with primary hypogonadism. The testes and Müllerian structures were absent by imaging studies, raising the possibility of arrest of early gonadogenesis. The plasma free vitamin A was low, consistent with moderate to severe vitamin A deficiency; the maternal plasma vitamin A level was normal. During pregnancy maternal vitamin A is taken up by retinol binding protein 4 (RBP4) which is expressed in the embryo...
Source: American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A - September 15, 2009 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Ralitza Gavrilova, Nikola Babovic, Aida Lteif, Benjamin Eidem, Salman Kirmani, Timothy Olson, Dusica Babovic-Vuksanovic Source Type: journals

Descriptive epidemiology of nonsyndromic omphalocele in Texas, 1999-2004Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Omphalocele is a congenital malformation that involves protrusion of abdominal contents into the umbilicus. Though omphalocele may present as a manifestation of several chromosomal and Mendelian syndromes, the etiology for nonsyndromic omphalocele is unknown. The present study sought to estimate the birth prevalence of nonsyndromic omphalocele in offspring of women residing in Texas from 1999 to 2004, and to describe prevalence as a function of parental and infant demographic characteristics. Data on 325 cases with nonsyndromic omphalocele and 2,208,758 live births delivered during 1999-2004 were obtained from the Texas Bi...
Source: American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A - September 15, 2009 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: A. Agopian, L. Marengo, L.E. Mitchell Source Type: journals

Dichorionic Diamniotic Twin Pregnancy Discordant for Bladder ExstrophyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 38 year-old woman presented with a dichorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy at gestational age of 32 weeks concerning for an abdominal wall mass in one of the twins. Initial ultrasound evaluation was suspicious for an omphalocele, but the affected twin was found to have bladder exstrophy at birth. This illustrates the difficulties of accurate prenatal diagnosis of bladder exstrophy in a twin pregnancy at a late gestation. (Source: Advances in Urology)
Source: Advances in Urology - September 13, 2009 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: journals

[PAUL procedure : A new biocompatible concept for the therapy of congenital abdominal wall defects.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Treatment of small congenital abdominal wall defects (e.g. omphalocele and gastroschisis) can be performed by direct closure. In large defects non-resorbable artificial materials (e.g. Gore-Tex(R)) are necessary to close the fascia. The aim of this study was to find out whether a new procedure, the PAUL pocedure, might be suitable for the treatment of large abdominal wall defects. A full thickness abdominal wall defect was created in young Wistar Rats. These defects were then closed by implantation of a 1x2 cm sized piece of PTFE (Dual-Mesh(R)), a polypropylene mesh (Prolene(R)) or by using the PAUL procedure. Over a p...
Source: Der Chirurg - September 11, 2009 Category: Surgery Authors: Meyer T, Seifert A, Meyer B, Ulrichs K, Germer CT Tags: Chirurg Source Type: journals

Early high C-reactive protein in infants with open abdominal wall defects does not predict sepsis or adverse outcomeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Infants with gastroschisis exhibit high early CRP, which may not indicate sepsis or adverse outcome. This increase can complicate the assessment of these infants. Clinicians should be aware of this finding as it could inform management decisions in this group. (Source: Acta Paediatrica)
Source: Acta Paediatrica - September 7, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: G Ramadan, D Rex, B Okoye, NL Kennea Source Type: journals

Predicting adverse neonatal outcomes in fetuses with abdominal wall defects using prenatal risk factorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Intrauterine growth restriction and exteriorization of the liver are significant predictors of adverse neonatal outcome with gastroschisis and omphalocele. (Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - August 30, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Sara S. Nicholas, David M. Stamilio, Jeffery M. Dicke, Diana L. Gray, George A. Macones, Anthony O. Odibo Tags: Selected papers from the 29th annual meeting (The Pregnancy Meeting) of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Source Type: journals

Maternal obesity and morbid obesity: The risk for birth defects in the offspringEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: The risk for a morbidly obese pregnant woman to have an infant with a congenital birth defect is small, but for society the association is important in the light of the ongoing obesity epidemic. Birth Defects Research (Part A), 2009. © 2009 Wiley-Liss, Inc. (Source: Birth Defects Research Part A: Clinical and Molecular Teratology)
Source: Birth Defects Research Part A: Clinical and Molecular Teratology - August 26, 2009 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Marie I. Blomberg, Bengt Källén Source Type: journals

Spontaneous sutureless closure of the abdominal wall defect in gastroschisis using a commercial wound retractor systemEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion The cosmetic appearance of the abdomen is improved using our technique compared with primary closure involving suturing and a conventional silo. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00383-009-2450-7Authors Yuki Ogasawara, Juntendo University School of Medicine Department of Pediatric General and Urogenital Surgery 2-1-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku Tokyo 113-8421 JapanTadaharu Okazaki, Juntendo University School of Medicine Department of Pediatric General and Urogenital Surgery 2-1-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku Tokyo 113-8421 JapanYoshifumi Kato, Juntendo University School of Medicin...
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - August 24, 2009 Category: Surgery Tags: Pediatric surgery International Source Type: journals

Intrauterine Growth Patterns in Fetal GastroschisisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objective of this study was to evaluate patterns of intrauterine growth in fetal gastroschisis. This was a retrospective review of prenatally diagnosed cases of fetal gastroschisis delivered at the University of North Carolina Hospital from January 2000 to January 2007. Fetal growth (biparietal diameter, head circumference, abdominal circumference, femur length, and estimated fetal weight) and amniotic fluid volume were evaluated by gestational age. Gastroschisis was diagnosed in 83 pregnancies; outcomes were available in 71 fetuses. The mean gestational age at diagnosis was 17 weeks and 1 day. The mean gestational age...
Source: American Journal of Perinatology - August 18, 2009 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: journals

Prenatal diagnosis and postnatal outcome of fetal spinal defects without Arnold-Chiari II malformationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
To determine the prenatal evolution/natural history and postnatal outcome of fetuses diagnosed with a neural tube defect (NTD) lacking the Arnold-Chiari-II malformation (ACM II).This retrospective study reviewed 16 fetuses evaluated with ultrasound (US) and MRI at a single referral center from 1/2000 to 8/2007. Follow-up studies and available postnatal outcomes were reviewed.Postpartum diagnosis was terminal myelocystoceles 7/16 (44%); myelomeningoceles (MMCs) 3/16 (19%); lipomyelomeningoceles 2/16(13%); and thoracic myelocystocele 1/16 (6%). Three patients (19%) were lost to follow-up or termination of pregnancy. Two pren...
Source: Prenatal Diagnosis - August 16, 2009 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Margaret R. Hüsler, Enrico Danzer, Mark P. Johnson, Michael Bebbington, Leslie Sutton, N. Scott Adzick, R. Douglas Wilson Source Type: journals

Maternal nativity as a risk factor for gastroschisis: A population-based studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: Although young maternal age remains a strong significant risk factor for gastroschisis in Florida, other factors such as maternal race/ethnicity and nativity could be important in explaining the increasing prevalence of gastroschisis. Birth Defects Research (Part A), 2009. © 2009 Wiley-Liss, Inc. (Source: Birth Defects Research Part A: Clinical and Molecular Teratology)
Source: Birth Defects Research Part A: Clinical and Molecular Teratology - July 29, 2009 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Jason L. Salemi, Marie Pierre, Jean Paul Tanner, Jennifer L. Kornosky, Kimberlea W. Hauser, Russell S. Kirby, Jane D. Carver Source Type: journals

Catheter enterostomy and patch repair of the abdominal wall for gastroschisis with intestinal atresia: Report of a caseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract A male infant, weighing 2177 g, was born with the entire intestine protruding through a defect on the right side of the navel. Intestinal atresia, approximately 70 cm from the Treitz ligament, was also confirmed. Primary anastomosis and abdominal wall repair were impossible because of the intestinal dilation and thick peel, as well as the small abdominal cavity. Thus, we initially performed catheter enterostomy with a 14-F balloon catheter and patch repair of the abdominal wall, to enable the baby to be fed. Secondary anastomosis and abdominal wall repair was safely performed when the baby was 106 d...
Source: Surgery Today - July 28, 2009 Category: Surgery Tags: surgery Today Source Type: journals

Demographic and environmental risk factors for gastroschisis and omphalocele in the National Birth Defects Prevention StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Our results suggest a moderately increased risk of gastroschisis among women who used tobacco, alcohol, and ibuprofen during early pregnancy. A modestly elevated risk was observed for omphaloceles among women who used alcohol during the first trimester and among women who were heavy smokers. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - July 28, 2009 Category: Surgery Authors: T. Mac Bird, James M. Robbins, Charlotte Druschel, Mario A. Cleves, Shengping Yang, Charlotte A. Hobbs, National Birth Defects Prevention Study Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

46, XY female with cloacal exstrophy and masculinization at pubertyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report the case of a 17-year-old girl with a history of 46, XY cloacal exstrophy and gender reassignment presenting with an ectopic testis of unclear location. We then review controversial literature surrounding gender assignment in these patients. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - July 9, 2009 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: H. Mirheydar, K. Evason, F. Coakley, L.S. Baskin, M. DiSandro Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Re: "maternal asthma medication use and the risk of gastroschisis"Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: American Journal of Epidemiology)
Source: American Journal of Epidemiology - July 8, 2009 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Payne, N. R., Mijal, R. S. Tags: LETTER Source Type: journals

Delayed, life-threatening lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage in an infant after serial transverse enteroplasty: treatment with transcatheter n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate embolizationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a case of n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate glue embolization of life-threatening lower gastrointestinal (LGI) hemorrhage in a 10-month-old boy. The child had a history of gastroschisis and short-bowel syndrome. Six months prior to the LGI bleed, he had undergone a serial transverse enteroplasty (STEP) to lengthen his intestine. To the best of our knowledge this is both the first report of successful glue embolization for LGI bleeding in a child and also the first report of severe hemorrhage after the STEP procedure. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportDOI 10.1007/s00247-009-1328-0Authors Conor O. Bogue...
Source: Pediatric Radiology - July 7, 2009 Category: Radiology Tags: Pediatric Radiology Source Type: journals

Minor and giant omphalocele: long-term outcomes and quality of lifeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Our study indicates that after a high level of medical intervention perinatally, quality of life is good to very good in both groups and comparable to healthy young adults. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - June 30, 2009 Category: Surgery Authors: Floortje C. van Eijck, Yvonne L. Hoogeveen, Chris van Weel, Paul N.M.A. Rieu, Rene M.H. Wijnen Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Delivery of gastroschisis patients before 37 weeks of gestation is associated with increased morbiditiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Preterm delivery should be avoided because there is no clear benefit to the gut in avoiding derivative injuries. Meticulous attention should be given to the nutritional needs of patients with gastroschisis. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - June 30, 2009 Category: Surgery Authors: Hima Maramreddy, Joie Fisher, Michael Slim, Edmund F. LaGamma, Boriana Parvez Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Omphalocele: how big does it have to be a giant one?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We read with great interest the recent article by Kumar et al showing the significant differences in the frequency of associated anomalies between small and large omphaloceles. Children were divided in 2 groups, depending on the size of the abdominal wall opening: small (≤4 cm) or large omphaloceles (>4 cm). As the authors emphasized, determination of the omphalocele's size was based on a nonstandardized method of measurement made by initial physical examination and/or at operation. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - June 30, 2009 Category: Surgery Authors: Bernardo Almeida Campos, Edson Samesima Tatsuo, Marcelo Eller Miranda Tags: Correspondence Source Type: journals

RE: Response to Letter to the Editor by Campos et alEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
I would like to thank the authors for their comments regarding our recent article “Impact of omphalocele size on associated conditions” . As they very eloquently point out and defend with the published literature, our profession has yet to offer scientifically based definitions to either designation of small or large omphaloceles. With this lack of standardization in the segregation of children with this anomaly, the corresponding published literature does not lend itself to straightforward conclusions that can be generalized to treatment or expected outcomes. In the end, the clinical designation may very well be based...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - June 30, 2009 Category: Surgery Authors: Alan P. Ladd, Hari R. Kumar, Andrea L. Jester Tags: Correspondence Source Type: journals

Maternal age-specific risk of non-chromosomal anomalies.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: Clinical and public health interventions are needed to reduce environmental risk factors for NCA, giving special attention to young mothers among whom some risk factors are more prevalent. Reassurance can be given to older mothers that their age in itself does not confer extra risk for NCA. PMID: 19485989 [PubMed - in process] (Source: BJOG : An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Source: BJOG : An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - June 27, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Loane M, Dolk H, Morris JK, Tags: BJOG Source Type: journals

The Outcome of Closing Gastroschisis: Two Case Reporta and Literature ReviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Eur J Pediatr SurgDOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1216380© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Full text (Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - June 25, 2009 Category: Surgery Tags: Case Gallery Source Type: journals

Left-sided Gastroschisis: Is it the Same Pathology as on the Right-Side?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Eur J Pediatr SurgDOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1216341© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Full text (Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - June 25, 2009 Category: Surgery Tags: Case Gallery Source Type: journals

[Original articles] Prognosis in isolated gastroschisis with bowel dilatation: a systematic reviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Current available evidence suggests that fetuses with isolated gastroschisis and bowel dilatation are not at increased risk of adverse perinatal outcome compared to those without bowel dilatation. However, there is a paucity of studies, and a randomised controlled trial is urgently needed. (Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition)
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition - June 18, 2009 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Tower, C, Ong, S S C, Ewer, A K, Khan, K, Kilby, M D Tags: Clinical trials (epidemiology), Child health, Neonatal health Original articles Source Type: journals

ORIGINAL ARTICLE: The Use of a Spring-Loaded Silo for Gastroschisis: Impact on Practice Patterns and OutcomesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions The use of an SLS placed at the bedside has resulted in lower immediate fascial closure rates for infants with gastroschisis without significant detrimental clinical outcome. The main benefit of using the bedside-placed SLS is the avoidance of urgent surgical intervention. For patients undergoing delayed fascial closure, use of the bedside SLS resulted in shorter times to definitive fascial closure. (Source: Archives of Surgery)
Source: Archives of Surgery - June 14, 2009 Category: Surgery Authors: Jensen, A. R., Waldhausen, J. H. T., Kim, S. S. Tags: Pediatrics, Congenital Malformations, Neonatology and Infant Care, surgery, surgical Interventions, Gastrointestinal/ Upper Foregut, Pediatric surgery, Prognosis/ Outcomes Original Article Source Type: journals

The impact of iatrogenic gastroschisis on pulmonary maturation in the fetal rabbit models of congenital diaphragmatic herniaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions In the fetal rabbit models of CDH, pulmonary hypoplasia is the most significant pathological feature. Iatrogenic gastroschisis does not improve pulmonary maturation due to the active growth of the liver that herniates into the thoracic cavity. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00383-009-2384-0Authors Gong Chen, FUDAN University Shanghai ChinaShan Zheng, FUDAN University Shanghai ChinaXian Min Xiao, FUDAN University Shanghai ChinaYi Luo, FUDAN University Shanghai China Journal Pediatric Surgery InternationalOnline ISSN 1437-9813Print ISSN 0179-0358 (Sou...
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - June 13, 2009 Category: Surgery Tags: Pediatric surgery International Source Type: journals

Omphalocele minor associated with complete absence of the large bowelEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present an infant born with such combination of congenital anomalies. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportDOI 10.1007/s00383-009-2397-8Authors Atakelet Ferede, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin IrelandFarhan Tareen, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin IrelandJohn Gillick, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin Ireland Journal Pediatric Surgery InternationalOnline ISSN 1437-9813Print ISSN 0179-0358 (Source: Pediatric Surgery International)
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - June 11, 2009 Category: Surgery Tags: Pediatric surgery International Source Type: journals

Management of colonic atresia with primary resection and anastomosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Uncomplicated colonic atresia can be managed by primary repair with little morbidity. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00383-009-2401-3Authors Melvin Dassinger, Arkansas Children’s Hospital Little Rock USARichard Jackson, Arkansas Children’s Hospital Little Rock USASamuel Smith, Arkansas Children’s Hospital Little Rock USA Journal Pediatric Surgery InternationalOnline ISSN 1437-9813Print ISSN 0179-0358 (Source: Pediatric Surgery International)
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - June 11, 2009 Category: Surgery Tags: Pediatric surgery International Source Type: journals

Prevalence of gastroschisis and associated hospital time continue to rise in neonates who are admitted for intensive careEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The prevalence and the number of hospital days needed to care for neonates with gastroschisis have continued to increase since 2001. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - May 31, 2009 Category: Surgery Authors: Reese H. Clark, M. Whit Walker, Michael W.L. Gauderer Tags: AAP Papers Source Type: journals

Conflicts in wound classification of neonatal operationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: There is poor consensus on how neonatal operations are classified based on contamination. An improved classification system will provide more accurate risk assessment for development of surgical site infections and identify neonates who would benefit from antibiotic prophylaxis. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - May 31, 2009 Category: Surgery Authors: Lan T. Vu, Kerilyn K. Nobuhara, Hanmin Lee, Diana L. Farmer Tags: AAP Papers Source Type: journals

Letter to the EditorEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We read with interest the article regarding closing gastroschisis by Estrada et al . We would agree with their conclusion that the prolapsed midgut should be preserved wherever possible and would like to present a similar case we have recently managed to highlight this. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - May 31, 2009 Category: Surgery Authors: James M.S. Andrews, Stephen M. Evans Tags: Correspondence Source Type: journals

Reply to Letter to the Editor by EvansEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We thank you for the opportunity to reflect on the comments made by Dr Stephen Evans re: closing gastroschisis. In his letter, he describes a management scheme very similar to ours in caring for a neonate with a closing gastroschisis. Our first experience with preservation of the amorphous mass occurred 8 years ago. At that time, we were not aware of any other similar successful cases of intestinal preservation using this technique. In that baby, the internalized mass was later found to represent more than 40 cm of viable intestine, enabling the baby to become total parenteral nutrition–independent within the first year ...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - May 31, 2009 Category: Surgery Authors: Donald B. Shaul, Joaquin J. Estrada, Mikael Petrosyan, Catherine J. Hunter, Steven L. Lee, Dean M. Anselmo, Tracy C. Grikscheit, James E. Stein, Kasper S. Wang, Henri R. Ford Tags: Correspondence Source Type: journals

Ward reduction of gastroschisis in a single stage without general anaesthesia may increase the risk of short-term morbidities: Results of a retrospective auditEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: These results raise concerns over the role of ward reduction of gastroschisis in a single sitting without the use of GA. Randomised trials with appropriate design and sample size are needed before embracing this method as a standard practice. (Source: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health)
Source: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health - May 28, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Shripada C Rao, Simon Pirie, Corrado Minutillo, Ian Gollow, Jan E Dickinson, Peter Jacoby Source Type: journals

Current perspectives on pediatric intestinal transplantationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract Irreversible intestinal failure in children is predominantly caused by surgical conditions such as volvulus, necrotizing enterocolitis, and gastroschisis. Functional intestinal failure from motility disorders such as intestinal pseudo-obstruction or enterocyte dysfunction with microvillus inclusion disease also may require intestine replacement. Approved indications for intestinal transplantation include liver dysfunction, loss of major venous access, frequent central line-related sepsis, and recurrent episodes of severe dehydration despite intravenous fluid management. Surgical options include tran...
Source: Current Gastroenterology Reports - May 21, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Current Gastroenterology Reports Source Type: journals

Neonatal Outcome of Gastroschisis Is Mainly Influenced by Nutritional Management.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Page: 612DOI: 10.1097/MPG.0b013e31818c5281Authors: Walter-Nicolet, Elizabeth *; Rousseau, Veronique +; Kieffer, Francois ++; Fusaro, Fabio +; Bourdaud, Nathalie +; Oucherif, Salima [S]; Benachi, Alexandra [S]; Sarnacki, Sabine +; Mitanchez, Delphine [P] (Source: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition - May 3, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (252 K) Source Type: journals

Is timing everything? The influence of gestational age, birth weight, route, and intent of delivery on outcome in gastroschisisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Gestational age, BW, and conformity to an antenatal birth plan are predictors of outcome in gastroschisis, whereas actual route of delivery is not. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - May 1, 2009 Category: Surgery Authors: John Boutros, Michael Regier, Erik D. Skarsgard, the Canadian Pediatric surgery Network Tags: Caps Original Papers Source Type: journals