Laparoscopic Extraperitoneal Hernia Repair Versus Open Repair in Boys with Inguinal Hernia: A Meta-Analysis.

Objective: Pediatric inguinal hernia is a common surgical problem in boys. Open hernia repair surgery (OH) has been traditionally used to treat this condition, but it leads to complications, such as testicular complications. Laparoscopic hernia repair by using the extraperitoneal method (LHE) is performed through the percutaneous insertion of sutures and extracorporeal closure of patent vaginalis processus; thus, injury to spermatic cord structures is avoided.

Appendicitis as a Leading Manifestation of Kawasaki Disease in Older Children.

Kawasaki disease (KD) is a systematic inflammatory disease with multiple organ involvement. Timely diagnosis and prompt management are essential for successful treatment. KD, with an atypical presentation, remains a diagnostic challenge for physicians.

Melanosis Coli Is Not Associated with Colonic Dysmotility Nor Severity of Pediatric Functional Constipation.

Background: Sennosides are commonly used for the treatment of constipation and associated with melanosis coli. In the present study, we evaluated the utility of melanosis coli as a marker of severity and its association with colonic motility in children with functional constipation.

Methods: Prospective study includes pediatric patients undergoing colonic manometry and colonic biopsies.

Meckel's Diverticulum: Factors Associated with Clinical Manifestations.

Objectives. The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical features of Meckel's diverticula at different ages, genders, and pathology in order to serve as a reminder to clinicians when evaluating potential cases and to help obtain an early diagnosis. Methods.

Meta-analysis: the clinical features of the duodenal duplication cyst.

Background: Duplication cyst of the duodenum is rare. This study describes a case of duodenal duplication and evaluates its clinical features through a literature review.

Methods: A case of duodenal duplication is reported, and related articles published from 1999 to 2009 on PubMed were reviewed.