DNase in stable cystic fibrosis infants: a pilot study.

Objective: To assess the feasibility of measuring short-term effects of inhaled recombinant human deoxyribonuclease (rhDNase, Pulmozyme on lung function, pulse oximetry and symptom scores in infants and toddlers with stable cystic fibrosis.

Design: open-label randomized placebo controlled cross-over pilot study.

Patients And Methods: We treated nine CF patients (0.

Risks of ancient practices in modern times.

Swaddling, ie, wrapping the child to restrict movement, is an ancient practice. In the Netherlands, it is becoming increasingly popular as an intervention for excessive crying in infants. However, one must be well aware of the potential risks.

Clinical, radiological and functional follow-up after surgical decompression of double aortic arch.

Background: Double aortic arch (DAA) is a congenital vascular anomaly that causes tracheal and oesophageal compression. It requires surgical intervention in patients with severe symptoms.

Objective: To evaluate the clinical, radiological and functional follow-up after surgical relief of the compression.