Tubular Duplication of the Esophagus in a Newborn, Treated by Thoracoscopy.

We present a case of tubular esophageal duplication in a 3-day-old female newborn (38 weeks, 2,500 g) without concomitant abnormal development. Esophageal duplication was diagnosed based on the clinical picture, direct laryngoscopy, esophagography and computed tomography. The duplicated esophagus was resected by thoracoscopy leaving the orthotopic esophagus in place.

Clinical, Morphological, and Immunohistochemical Justification of Surgery for Chronic Appendicitis in Children.

Chronic appendicitis (CA) is a diagnosis characterized by long-standing right lower quadrant pain. We analyzed clinical, morphological, and immunohistochemical studies of the appendix to confirm the adequacy of surgery for CA in children . We carried out comparative studies of clinical presentations and results of morphological and immunohistochemical studies of remote appendicitis in 55 children with chronic recurrent lower quadrant pain (CRLQP).