Charlotte Reich, Elena Weigl, Anne-Sophie Holler, William Lee, Michael Harrison, Oliver J Muensterer
{"title":"Repair of complex esophageal atresia with tracheobronchial remnant using special magnets.","authors":"Charlotte Reich, Elena Weigl, Anne-Sophie Holler, William Lee, Michael Harrison, Oliver J Muensterer","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1779042","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1779042","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Esophageal atresia (EA) repair can be complicated by associated malformations such as a tracheobronchial remnant in the distal esophagus. We describe our experience with a patient found to have long-gap EA with a distal cartilaginous ring who was managed using a combination of esophageal lengthening and magnetic compression anastomosis. A 5-month-old girl was referred to us from an outside hospital with type C EA including a very high upper pouch. She had undergone a prior thoracotomy with fistula ligation during which a clip was placed on the lower esophagus, leaving a 2-cm diverticulum on the trachea and a short lower esophageal pouch. Upon endoscopic evaluation at our center, we found a tracheobronchial remnant in the lower esophagus between the clip and the carina. An open thoracotomy was performed to approximate the esophageal pouches and a magnet anchor (Connect EA, Myka Laboratories, San Francisco, California, United States) was placed retrograde through the distal esophageal cartilaginous ring into the lower pouch. On postoperative day 8, after adequate growth and decreased pouch tension, a second magnetic anchor was placed endoscopically to the upper pouch to mate with the previously placed lower pouch anchor. The anastomosis formed within 14 days. Due to the tracheobronchial remnant, the device did not pass distally and was removed endoscopically. On postoperative day 8, balloon dilation of the anastomosis and tracheobronchial remnant was performed. Subsequently, the patient required a total of 6 dilations in an 18-month follow-up. This case report illustrates the utility of using magnets to create an esophageal anastomosis in complex cases of EA with concomitant esophageal malformations. The parents of the patient gave their written consent to publish this technical report.</p>","PeriodicalId":43204,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10837038/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139681721","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carlos Delgado-Miguel, Antonio Jesus Muñoz-Serrano, Pablo Aguado, Ennio Fuentes, Ricardo Díez
{"title":"Ureteroinguinal Herniation with Consecutive Ureteral Stricture in a 2-Month-Old Infant: Case Report.","authors":"Carlos Delgado-Miguel, Antonio Jesus Muñoz-Serrano, Pablo Aguado, Ennio Fuentes, Ricardo Díez","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1779253","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1779253","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Inguinal herniation of ureter is an uncommon finding among children, with scarce reported cases in the literature to date, that can potentially lead to obstructive uropathy. We report a case of ureteroinguinal herniation discovered during an inguinal hernia repair in a patient with antenatally ultrasound finding of hydronephrosis. A 2-month-old infant with antenatal left hydronephrosis presented with left inguinal mass. Preoperative ultrasound showed an anechoic tubular image producing a mass effect on the left testicle, with suspected bladder herniation and/or dilated ureter toward the inguinal canal. An open surgical inguinal exploration was performed, where the left inguinal canal revealed a peritoneal sac and sliding of the dilated left ureter behind the sac, with a significant change in diameter, corresponding to the paraperitoneal variant of ureteroinguinal herniation. Ligation of the sac and replacement of the ureter into the retroperitoneum were performed, with improvement in the hydronephrosis observed on the ultrasound 1 month after the intervention. However, 6 months later, hydronephrosis worsening as well as the obstructive pattern observed in the diuretic renogram required removal of the stenotic ureteral segment and reimplantation of the healthy proximal segment in the bladder by open approach (Cohen's reimplantation). Follow-up ultrasound of the renal tract showed no dilatation of the upper renal tract and the renal function tests were normal. Currently, the patient is 2 years old and he remains asymptomatic. In conclusion, <b>s</b> igns of ureteral obstruction such as hydronephrosis in patients with inguinal herniation may suggest the possibility of an ureteroinguinal hernia. Preoperative diagnostic suspicion is essential.</p>","PeriodicalId":43204,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10803183/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139522051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tobias Krause, Dietmar Cholewa, Benjamin Liniger, Steffen Berger, Milan Milosevic
{"title":"Torsion of an Accessory Liver Lobe in a Newborn.","authors":"Tobias Krause, Dietmar Cholewa, Benjamin Liniger, Steffen Berger, Milan Milosevic","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1778663","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0043-1778663","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Accessory liver lobes are rare. We present the rare case of torsion of an accessory liver lobe in a neonate. A 13-day-old newborn presented with failure to thrive and hematemesis without fever. The initial workup with sonography, magnetic resonance imaging, and upper gastrointestinal study was suspicious of a duplication cyst, most likely in the posterior wall of the stomach. Laboratory and radiological findings were not suggesting a choledochal cyst. We performed a laparotomy with resection of the 3.2 × 2.1 × 1.1 cm mass. Intraoperatively, the cystic formation extended from of the liver bed up to the lesser curvature of the stomach. The mass was attached to the left liver lobe with fibrous bands. Histopathology revealed necrotic liver parenchyma with patent viable biliary ducts, indicative of an accessory liver lobe that underwent torsion in the perinatal period. The postoperative course and follow-up (6 months so far) were uneventful. To our knowledge, this is the youngest described patient in the literature with an accessory liver lobe torsion and the second case report concerning this entity in a neonate. It presents an extremely rare differential diagnosis in symptomatic neonates with a cystic mass in the upper abdomen.</p>","PeriodicalId":43204,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10789581/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139479544","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Julia Emma Menso, Maud A Reijntjes, Carlijn Mussies, M. V. van Wijk, Sander Zwaveling
{"title":"Unintentional Suture Fistula Between the Proximal and Distal Esophagus in a Preterm Neonate with Type C Esophageal Atresia","authors":"Julia Emma Menso, Maud A Reijntjes, Carlijn Mussies, M. V. van Wijk, Sander Zwaveling","doi":"10.1055/a-2227-6252","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2227-6252","url":null,"abstract":"We present the case of a patient with Gross type C esophageal atresia in a preterm neonate (gestational age 31+1) with a birth-weight of 1470 grams. The fistula was released via a thoracotomy, but no primary anastomosis could be made, due to an unexpected long gap. The distal esophagus was closed and approximated to the blind pouch using traction sutures until an adjacent position was reached. A gastrostomy was created for enteral feeding. Although a second attempt to make an anastomosis was unsuccessful, the patient unexpectedly developed a suture fistula six weeks after the first procedure, enabling feeding via a nasogastric tube. Over time, six dilations were necessary. Full enteral feeding was achieved at the age of six months. Our case confirms sparse reports that deliberately creating a suture fistula may be a solution in esophageal atresia patients when an unexpected long gap prohibits a primary anastomosis.","PeriodicalId":43204,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139004687","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Julia Emma Menso, Maud A Reijntjes, M. Oomen, Rico Npm Rinkel, Suzanne WJ Terheggen - Lagro, Ramon Gorter
{"title":"Missed proximal tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) in a neonate with Type D esophageal atresia","authors":"Julia Emma Menso, Maud A Reijntjes, M. Oomen, Rico Npm Rinkel, Suzanne WJ Terheggen - Lagro, Ramon Gorter","doi":"10.1055/a-2227-6389","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2227-6389","url":null,"abstract":"We present the case of a patient with the rare type D esophageal atresia (EA), diagnosed after correction of an initially as type C diagnosed EA. Routine postoperative contrast esophagogram showed a missed proximal tracheoesophageal fistula. This case report illustrates the potential difficulties to diagnose type D EA.","PeriodicalId":43204,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139004805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Massive chylous ascites in nine-year-old with malrotation - a case report","authors":"Hans Winberg, Pär Gerwins, Kristine Hagelsteen","doi":"10.1055/a-2221-9682","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2221-9682","url":null,"abstract":"Malrotation leading to massive chylous ascites is rare. A nine-year-old girl was investigated for slowly increasing abdominal distension under a year. She had no vomiting, weight loss or pain, but was bothered in social situations. Medical investigations, including ultrasound and CT scans, revealed massive ascites. Laparocentesis yielded milk colored fluid, confirmed as lymph through laboratory analysis. A complete blood count, liver function and hematologic parameters, chyle cytology, bacterial cultures and PCR for tuberculosis were all within normal limits. \u0000She was referred to a tertiary center for vascular anomalies. A dynamic contrast enhanced MR lymphangiography showed normal lymphatic anatomy without leakage or flow obstruction. A whole-body MRI revealed a central mesenteric rotation. \u0000She was referred to a tertiary center for pediatric surgery, where a laparoscopic Ladd’s procedure was performed using a new 5 mm pediatric sealing device, along with an appendectomy using a 5 mm stapler. To derotate the bowel, fenestrations were created in compartments containing a substantial amount of chyle and ascites, resulting in the drainage of 2.4 liters of fluid. She was discharged the day after surgery and has been in good health for one year. We present a video illustrating the Ladd’s procedure steps in this patient.","PeriodicalId":43204,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138602671","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ashley Toms, Giulia Brisighelli, Tarlia Rasa Govender, Derek Harrison
{"title":"Neonatal sacrococcygeal fetiform teratoma containing bowel: A case report","authors":"Ashley Toms, Giulia Brisighelli, Tarlia Rasa Govender, Derek Harrison","doi":"10.1055/a-2206-4825","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2206-4825","url":null,"abstract":"A fetiform sacrococcygeal teratoma (homunculus) is a highly differentiated subgroup of mature cystic teratoma that resembles a malformed fetus. These tumours originate at the base of the coccyx and may vary in their intrapelvic and extrapelvic extent and location. It is important to differentiate this anomaly from fetus-in-fetu which have a higher degree of structural organisation. A 5-day old neonate presented with a type II sacrococcygeal fetiform teratoma. The mass contained both cystic and solid components. Upon surgical excision and coccygectomy, fully formed bowel was found inside the mass, as well as bones and other well- defined structures. The tumour was confirmed to be fully excised and no malignant or immature features were found on histopathological examination. The patient was last seen growing well with an AFP of 3.5 μg/l, 14 months after resection.","PeriodicalId":43204,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135391768","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amr AbdelHamid AbouZeid, Ahmed Saad Abdelmoniem, mohamed abdelrahman, Mohamed Ahmed Negm, Shaimaa Abdelsattar Mohammad
{"title":"Posterior Sinuplasty: a new strategy for managing hydrocolpos in cloaca – case series","authors":"Amr AbdelHamid AbouZeid, Ahmed Saad Abdelmoniem, mohamed abdelrahman, Mohamed Ahmed Negm, Shaimaa Abdelsattar Mohammad","doi":"10.1055/a-2204-8629","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2204-8629","url":null,"abstract":"We present a simple surgical technique aiming to improve urine outflow through the common urogenital sinus in cloaca and facilitate drainage of existing hydrocolpos. The study included three cases of cloaca with associated hydrocolpos that were operated during the period 2022 through 2023. Surgical technique: The patient is placed in the prone position for a standard Posterior Sagittal AnoRectoPlasty (PSARP). The distal rectal fistula is severed flush with the vagina/sinus leaving an open defect in the posterior wall of the vagina/sinus. The defect is then widened distally via a vertical incision (about 1cm) through the posterior wall of the common urogenital sinus towards but not reaching the perineum. This vertical defect is then closed horizontally displacing the posterior vaginal wall downwards towards the perineum (Posterior sinuplasty). The postoperative recovery was uneventful in the three cases. Adequate drainage of hydrocolpos was confirmed by imaging at follow up, as well as improvement of upper urinary tract dilatation. Conclusion: In selected cases of cloaca, posterior sinuplasty is a simple procedure that can be applied during anorectoplasty to provide effective drainage of associated hydrocolpos.","PeriodicalId":43204,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135680019","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Riccardo Guanà, Andrea Carpino, Marta Miglietta, Elisa Zambaiti, Alessia Cerrina, Luca Lonati, Francesco Guerrera, Stefano Vallero, Salvatore Garofalo, Marco Bardessono, Francesca Maletta, Steffi Shilly, Fabrizio Gennari
{"title":"Endobronchial Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor in a 3-Year-Old Child.","authors":"Riccardo Guanà, Andrea Carpino, Marta Miglietta, Elisa Zambaiti, Alessia Cerrina, Luca Lonati, Francesco Guerrera, Stefano Vallero, Salvatore Garofalo, Marco Bardessono, Francesca Maletta, Steffi Shilly, Fabrizio Gennari","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1764289","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0043-1764289","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a mesenchymal tumor that can occur at any age. However, it is primarily seen in children, with the most common site being in the lung parenchyma, usually present with rare endobronchial lesions. This case reports the incidence in a 3-year-old girl diagnosed with pericardiac pneumonia treated with antibiotics with no clinical improvement. A chest computed tomography (CT) scan identified a 1.5-cm lesion in the left main bronchus. Bronchoscopy revealed complete obstruction of the left main stem bronchus. A left posterolateral thoracotomy was performed. Additionally, a left sleeve upper bronchial resection was conducted under fibroendoscopic control. Definitive histology confirmed IMT. After 2 years of endoscopic follow-up, there is no evidence of recurrence.</p>","PeriodicalId":43204,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9998215/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9155688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carlo Maria Ferlini, Elena De Lorenzi, Cristina Belgiovine, Emanuele Cereda, Silvia Maria Elena Caimmi, Alessandro Raffaele
{"title":"Endoscopic Treatment for Nonhypertrophic Idiopathic Pyloric Stenosis in an Adolescent Patient.","authors":"Carlo Maria Ferlini, Elena De Lorenzi, Cristina Belgiovine, Emanuele Cereda, Silvia Maria Elena Caimmi, Alessandro Raffaele","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-57040","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-57040","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nonhypertrophic idiopathic pyloric stenosis (NHIPS) is a rare occurrence in children. It could be related to peptic ulcers, but a definitive cause is yet to be found. Treatment is a matter of debate, ranging from medical to surgical. We report the case of a 15-year-old boy suffering postprandial vomiting and weight loss in the previous 3 months. NHIPS was diagnosed and successfully treated with several sessions of endoscopic pyloric dilation and jejunal feeding. In association with a multidisciplinary approach, endoscopic dilation should be considered as a first-line treatment to avoid surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":43204,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10156441/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9436026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}