Publications by authors named "Candy Sc Choo"
Introduction: This study aims to find out the optimal timing for herniotomy for premature infants with inguinal hernia (IH): early during hospitalisation or delayed after hospital discharge.
Method: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on premature infants diagnosed with IH during their initial hospitalization between 2015 and 2020. Demographic data and clinical outcomes were compared between infants undergoing herniotomy before discharge ("early") and those who were discharged without herniotomy ("delayed").
Background: During the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a protocol was adopted by our department on antibiotics treatment for Acute Uncomplicated Appendicitis (AUA). Our study aimed to determine the feasibility and safety of non-operative treatment (NOT), compared to upfront laparoscopic appendectomy (LA), for AUA in children during the pandemic.
Method: Our prospective comparative study was conducted from May 1, 2020 to January 31, 2021.
Objectives: To evaluate the clinical outcomes of herniotomy in preterm infants undergoing early versus delayed repair, the risk factors for complications, and to identify best timing of surgery.
Methods: Medline, Embase and Central databases were searched from inception until 25 Jan 2021 to identify publications comparing the timing of neonatal inguinal hernia repair between early intervention (before discharge from first hospitalization) and delayed (after first hospitalisation discharge) intervention. Inclusion criteria was preterm infants diagnosed with inguinal hernia during neonatal intensive care unit admission.
Introduction: Testicular pain is a common presentation amongst young boys. It is important to distinguish between testicular torsion and other testicular pathology as testicular viability is dependent on timely diagnosis and surgical intervention.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the utility of the TWIST score in our population.
Purpose: The aim of our study was to develop an appendicitis score incorporating a urine biomarker, Leucine rich alpha-2-glycoprotein (LRG), for evaluation of children with abdominal pain.
Methods: From January to August 2017 we prospectively enrolled children aged 4-16 years old admitted for suspected appendicitis. Urine samples for LRG analysis were obtained preoperatively and quantified by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) after correction for patient hydration status.