Oral Propranolol in Infantile Hemangiomas: Analysis of Factors that Affect the Outcome.

Aim: The primary treatment for the subset of infantile hemangiomas (IHs) which develops complication is pharmacological intervention, and propranolol has become a popular choice. Here, we evaluated the efficacy and safety of propranolol in a clinical cohort of IHs and analyzed clinical characteristics associated with a good outcome.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed a total of 52 IHs patients, between ages 1 and 48 months (median age: 7.

Is routine use of transanastomotic tube justified in the repair of esophageal atresia?

Background: Transanastomotic feeding tube (TAFT) is commonly used for post-operative enteral nutrition after esophageal atresia (EA)/tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) repairs. The purpose of this study is to analyze the therapeutic implications of avoiding a TAFT and its impact on the outcomes post-operatively.

Methods: The medical data of 33 inpatients with EA/TEF type C repair from 2009 to 2014 were retrospectively reviewed.