Publications by authors named "Genta Ozeki"
Article Synopsis
- Indocyanine green fluorescence angiography is a noninvasive imaging technique used to evaluate blood flow in tissues, particularly in infants suffering from conditions like necrotizing enterocolitis and midgut volvulus.
- A study reviewed three infant patients who faced complications after surgery, highlighting instances where weak fluorescence indicated areas at risk for ischemia and inadequate blood supply.
- The findings suggest that weak fluorescence can lead to significant postoperative issues, emphasizing the need for careful assessment during surgical procedures to avoid resection of non-viable intestinal segments.
Background: Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) is a rare locally aggressive vascular neoplasm that occurs mainly in the pediatric population. KHE usually originates just underneath the skin and affects deeper tissues through infiltrative growth; however, visceral tissue involvement is quite rare.
Case Presentation: An 8-month-old girl with jaundice and acholic stool was referred to our hospital for further evaluation of a hepatoduodenal ligament tumor.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the best timing for surgery in patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) by using a measurement called the left-to-right flow ratio of the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).
- Researchers compared two groups: one that followed a specific protocol for surgery timing (2010-2020) and a historical control group that did not (2007-2009).
- Results showed that while survival rates and worsening pulmonary hypertension post-surgery were similar, the protocol group experienced significantly shorter durations of tracheal intubation, suggesting the protocol may allow for earlier and safer surgeries.