Publications by authors named "Christian Ovalle-Chao"
Wilms' tumor (WT) accounts for 90% of all pediatric renal malignant tumors. The most common postoperative complication based on the National Wilms' Tumor Study is small bowel obstruction. We report on a 2-year-old girl with postoperative bowel obstruction following a right nephrectomy for WT.
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- Non-parasitic splenic cysts (NPSC) are a rare type of benign splenic condition, making up 10% of such cysts, with origins either congenital or post-traumatic.
- A 10-year-old girl presented with abdominal pain, and imaging confirmed a 5cm congenital cyst on her spleen, leading to a laparoscopic partial splenectomy for management.
- The management of NPSCs is debated, but partial splenectomy is considered the most effective method for preserving spleen function and reducing the risk of recurrence.