{"title":"The Shaw haemostatic scalpel in paediatric surgery: clinical report on 3000 operations.","authors":"U G Stauffer","doi":"10.1007/978-3-642-87707-0_5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-87707-0_5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This report presents the experience in a prospective series of 100 operative procedures in all fields of paediatric surgery with the Shaw haemostatic scalpel, which we have subsequently used in more than 3000 further operations. The Shaw scalpel proved to be advantageous in about 80% of major cases. The scalpel cuts tissue with a sharp steel edge, like a cold scalpel, and simultaneously seals blood vessels by heat thermally conducted to the tissue from heated blade which is electrically insulated from the patient. The heat seals most small blood vessels (under 2 mm) as they are cut. Since no electric current passes through the patient, a grounding pad is not needed and the risk of accidental electrical current burns at grounding sites is eliminated. Muscle stimulation associated with the use of a normal cautery is avoided, improving surgical precision of cutting. The Shaw haemostatic scalpel minimizes damage to the tissue as compared with other thermocoagulating instruments. Since it seals small vessels as it cuts tissue, it largely eliminates the flow of blood into the incised area and allows better visibility of the surgical field. The use of the scalpel requires a different cutting technique which is however easy to learn. The Shaw haemostatic scalpel reduces blood loss and overall operating time in major cases. It is relatively inexpensive and can be recommended for use in paediatric surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":76378,"journal":{"name":"Progress in pediatric surgery","volume":"25 ","pages":"39-47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13260189","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":"Lasers in pediatric surgery.","authors":"H P Berlien, G Müller, J Waldschmidt","doi":"10.1007/978-3-642-87707-0_2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-87707-0_2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>During the last few years the laser has become a very interesting instrument in pediatric surgery. This is the result of the wide variation in tissue interactions and the possibility of specific applications. The CO2 laser is a highly precise cutting instrument whereas the argon laser has its great advantage in the treatment of superficial vascular anomalies. The most important laser in pediatric surgery is the Nd:YAG laser, on the one hand because its radiation can be transmitted by fibres, on the other because with the relationship between interaction time and power density, and the choice of application, it is possible to change the tissue interaction from precise cutting to specific coagulation and homogeneous coagulation. As a result, indications for lasers in pediatric surgery range from the treatment of superficial haemangiomas to typical endoscopic procedures and the resection of parenchymatous organs and tumours.</p>","PeriodicalId":76378,"journal":{"name":"Progress in pediatric surgery","volume":"25 ","pages":"5-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1007/978-3-642-87707-0_2","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13260191","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":"Intraperitoneal application of fibrinogen gluing in the rat for adhesions prophylaxis.","authors":"J L Koltai, A Gerhard","doi":"10.1007/978-3-642-87707-0_9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-87707-0_9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The suitability of fibrinogen gluing for prophylaxis of intraperitoneal adhesions was investigated experimentally. Small bowel slings, traumatized previously, were covered by a layer of fibrinogen 2-3 mm thick to see whether formation of adhesions could be prevented. In the experiments 50 rats of both sexes were observed over 21 days. Following mechanical traumatization of the terminal ileum the visceral peritoneum was coated with fibrinogen, whereas animals of the control group did not receive fibrinogen coating. Macroscopic and microscopic findings after 1, 3, 7, 14 and 21 days yielded the following results: 1. Fibrinogen dissolution and resorption occurred for 3-14 days following operation. 2. On autopsy, all animals of the control group showed massive, extended adhesions; two of the controls died on the 6th postoperative day from peritonitis. 3. None of the treated animals exhibited extended adhesions. 4. Histological examinations revealed regeneration of the injured serosa and healing of the bowel wall below the fibrinogen coating. 5. Fibrinogen applied to intact peritoneal serosa (without injury) is entirely resorbed without formation of adhesions.</p>","PeriodicalId":76378,"journal":{"name":"Progress in pediatric surgery","volume":"25 ","pages":"71-80"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13260728","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":"Surgical techniques in short bowel syndrome.","authors":"K L Waag, K Heller","doi":"10.1007/978-3-642-87707-0_10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-87707-0_10","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>An operation according to Bianchi in a 2-year-old girl is described and indications as well as technical procedure are discussed. The girl was born with a gastroschisis. There was a jejunal perforation 10 cm below the ligament of Treitz caused by a volvulus. Only 20 cm of the jejunum remained. Moreover, only the left part of the colon was present. Total parenteral nutrition for 2 years was necessary. The principle of the operation is based on a longitudinal division of the remaining bowel and a creation of two separate bowel tubes out of the divided bowel halves, thus effecting an isoperistaltic serial connection by means of two anastomoses. This is technically possible since each half of the bowel wall has its own blood supply. The vessels originating from the mesenterium branch off before they reach the bowel wall so that the mesenteric dissection line can be anastomosed longitudinally with the antimesenteric border. This results in doubling of the bowel length, narrowing of the preoperatively dilated bowel diameter, closer contact of bowel contents with the mucosa, prolonged transit time and a Bacteroides colonization which is reduced by more effective peristalsis. Indications, time of operation and our own experiences are discussed and three cases are described. All children are alive and show marked improvement in nutrition.</p>","PeriodicalId":76378,"journal":{"name":"Progress in pediatric surgery","volume":"25 ","pages":"81-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13260729","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":"The neodymium YAG laser in surgery of parenchymatous organs in childhood.","authors":"P P Schmittenbecher","doi":"10.1007/978-3-642-87707-0_3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-87707-0_3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In seven patients laser resections of liver, spleen and kidney were carried out. Three liver tumours, a hemisplenectomy in Hodgkin's disease, a traumatic spleen injury, an Echinococcus infection of the liver and a pole resection in double kidney were dealt with. Healing was undisturbed in all cases, no biliary or urinary fistulae were observed. Further indications are seen in pancreatic and pulmonary resection. The neodymium YAG laser is a useful instrument in parenchymatous surgery in childhood. Resections are possible without loss of blood and without or with a reduced necessity of transfusion. After traumatic lesions preservation of organs is possible.</p>","PeriodicalId":76378,"journal":{"name":"Progress in pediatric surgery","volume":"25 ","pages":"23-31"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13307878","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":"Total correction of complete atrioventricular canal: surgical technique and analysis of long-term results.","authors":"A E Urban","doi":"10.1007/978-3-642-87707-0_14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-87707-0_14","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Surgery for total correction of complete AVC can be done with low early and late mortality. The operative risk is high only in patients who reach the operating room in a near moribund condition (NYHA V). There is clinical evidence that early operation - before the onset of pulmonary vascular disease - will further lower early and late mortality. The surgical technique has been refined to avoid late reoperation for left atrioventricular valve incompetence. The early and late results of operative therapy compare favourably with the natural history of this complex congenital cardiac disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":76378,"journal":{"name":"Progress in pediatric surgery","volume":"25 ","pages":"118-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13260185","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":"Liver resection with the Sonocut ultrasonic knife.","authors":"B Thomasson, L Hedenborg, H Wiksell","doi":"10.1007/978-3-642-87707-0_6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-87707-0_6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Previous reports and our findings suggest that resection by ultrasound is of appreciable merit in liver surgery. Blood can be saved and bile leakage diminished as the larger vessels and bile ducts can be skeletonized unharmed, whereas the dissector selectively carries away the parenchyma. Otherwise virtually inaccessible tumours can be approached. The ultrasonic dissector/aspirator does not harm the tissue in depth beyond the resection surface and thus not much devitalized tissue is left in the wound.</p>","PeriodicalId":76378,"journal":{"name":"Progress in pediatric surgery","volume":"25 ","pages":"48-57"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13260190","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":"Secondary sagittal posterior anorectoplasty.","authors":"A M Holschneider","doi":"10.1007/978-3-642-87707-0_13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-87707-0_13","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>From October 1984 to December 1986, 25 continence-improving operations were performed at the Paediatric Surgical Clinic of the Children's Hospital, Cologne. Smooth muscle inversion plasties were carried out during abdominosacroperineal pull-through procedures in eight neonates. Anterior sagittal anorectoplasties were employed in four female neonates. Secondary continence-improving procedures had to be carried out in 13 patients, with secondary sagittal anterior rectoplasties in 5 instances and posterior sagittal anorectoplasties in another 7 instances. Gracilis transposition according to Pickrell was employed in one boy. Among the seven children who underwent posterior sagittal rectoplasty, there were four patients where remnants of earlier gracilis or gluteus maximus plasties could be additionally used for creation of a continent sphincter apparatus. Among the 13 older patients with secondary continence-improving operations, 7 achieved complete continence and 6 markedly improved continence effecting continence for solid and pultaceous stools, but soiling under stress and diarrhoea. No child remained entirely incontinent.</p>","PeriodicalId":76378,"journal":{"name":"Progress in pediatric surgery","volume":"25 ","pages":"103-17"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13260184","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":"Treatment of achalasia by the endoscopic-pneumatic dilatation method.","authors":"P Dohrmann, W Mengel","doi":"10.1007/978-3-642-87707-0_16","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-87707-0_16","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There is no definite cure for the loss of oesophageal peristalsis and incomplete relaxation of the lower oesophageal sphincter associated with achalasia. Pneumatic dilatation is a simple and safe method of achieving symptomatic improvement of the oesophageal passage. By this means five young patients became free of complaints within an average observation period of 6 3/4 years.</p>","PeriodicalId":76378,"journal":{"name":"Progress in pediatric surgery","volume":"25 ","pages":"132-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13260187","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":"Deep anterior resection with circular stapled anastomosis of congenital megacolon: clinical results.","authors":"P Dohrmann, W Mengel, H Schaube","doi":"10.1007/978-3-642-87707-0_12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-87707-0_12","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This report deals with instrumental suture in the deep anterior rectum resection when treating Hirschsprung's disease. The concept includes: ensuring diagnosis, cleaning the intestines, antibiotic prophylaxis, intraoperative testing of the anastomosis and postoperative X-ray by a standardized technique. Our first experience in the use of the stapler was gained with ten patients. One case of anastomosis insufficiency occurred. With the stapler apparatus, safe anastomosis was possible. The stapler facilitates anastomoses in deep resections. Therefore, a deep resection of the pathological segment in Hirschsprung's disease is possible. The practicality of the stapler and the favourable clinical experience justify the continued application of the instrumental suture technique in children's surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":76378,"journal":{"name":"Progress in pediatric surgery","volume":"25 ","pages":"97-102"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13260731","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}