Publications by authors named "Marilyn Wong"
Transverse testicular ectopia in a newborn with transposition of the great arteries: A unique case report.
Int J Surg Case Rep
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Transverse testicular ectopia (TTE) is a rare congenital condition where both testes and parts of Müllerian organs herniate into a single passage in males with a 46XY karyotype, and it’s often associated with persistent Müllerian duct syndrome (PMDS).
- The case highlights a 3-day-old newborn male with TTE and a concurrent heart issue called transposition of the great arteries (TGA), where a postnatal ultrasound raised concerns about variations in sexual characteristics.
- This case is significant as it's the first documented instance of TGA occurring alongside TTE, emphasizing the need for careful diagnosis and interdisciplinary care for optimal outcomes in such rare congenital anomalies.
Background: Topical local analgesic and anaesthetic agents have been used both pre- and immediately post-harvest on split-thickness skin graft (STSG) donor site wounds (DSW). There is no systematic review of their effectiveness in providing post-harvest analgesia, or of the possible toxic effects of systemic absorption. This study is designed to address the question of which agent, if any, is favoured over the others and whether there are any safety data regarding their use.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: International studies show increasing incidence of cholelithiasis in childhood and an increasing caseload for the pediatric surgeon. We reviewed pediatric cholecystectomy in all four centers in New Zealand, examining changes in incidence and the demographics of the patient population.
Method: Coding data were used to retrieve case notes and extract demographic data, diagnosis, comorbidities, length of stay, and complications for patients less than 16years old undergoing cholecystectomy from January 1st, 2004-December 31st, 2013.
Laparoendoscopic removal of peroral extrusion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt.
Asian J Endosc Surg
February 2015
Introduction: Ventriculoperitoneal shunts for hydrocephalic children are known to cause serious complications such as GI perforation. Peroral extrusion of the peritoneal part of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt is very rare, and management could be a challenge.
Materials And Surgical Technique: An 11-year-old girl presented with peroral extrusion of the distal end of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt tube.
We report a case of thoracic epidural extension of an infected extra-pleural and chest wall haematoma with evidence of spinal cord compression and signs of cauda equina. Emergency spinal cord decompression with laminectomy followed by thoracotomy was performed.
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