Publications by authors named "Christine Grapin"
To determine the feasibility and effectiveness of redo laparoscopic pyeloplasty among patients with failed previous pyeloplasty, specifically examining rates of success and complications. We retrospectively reviewed the charts of all patients, who underwent redo laparoscopic pyeloplasty from 2006 to 2017. This included patients who underwent primary pyeloplasty at our institution and those referred for failures.
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- The study investigates the link between maternal free beta human chorionic gonadotropin levels and the occurrence of hypospadias (a congenital malformation of male genitalia) using data from 3,172 pregnancies.
- After analyzing cases, the final group included 194 boys with hypospadias and 1,075 controls, focusing on the type of hypospadias (proximal or distal).
- Results show that while overall beta human chorionic gonadotropin levels were similar for both groups, proximal hypospadias was associated with significantly higher levels compared to distal hypospadias, indicating a specific association for this type.
Background/purpose: The aim of this study was to assess whether percutaneous retrograde endovascular occlusion (PREVO) is effective and safe for the treatment of varicocele in pediatric patients.
Methods: We retrospectively studied 71 children who underwent PREVO for left-sided varicocele. The primary outcome was the proportion of varicocele-free patients 6 months after PREVO as assessed by ultrasonography.
Objectives: To evaluate the frequency of ovarian torsion in neonates with ovarian cysts (OCs) and to analyze the outcome after surgical treatment.
Methods: A retrospective review of all infants with OCs managed in our institution during 20 years, was conducted. Our management included a follow-up (FU) of prenatal serial ultrasound (US) scan without prenatal cyst aspiration and early postnatal US scan.
Context: Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy (APECED) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the gene AIRE (autoimmune regulator). APECED affects mainly endocrine organs resulting in hypoparathyroidism, adrenocortical failure, diabetes mellitus, hypogonadism, and hypothyroidism. Nonendocrine organ manifestations are autoimmune hepatitis, vitiligo, pernicious anemia, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, and alopecia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The objective of this retrospective study was to assess the value of one-stage testicular descent without spermatic vessel ligation for intraabdominal impalpable testis.
Material And Method: This study was based on 90 children with 98 impalpable testes. Laparoscopic exploration was performed in each case.