Publications by authors named "Mirjam Ploeg"

Background:  In 2011, we implemented a new video-based system for quality control of laparoscopic pyloromyotomy. More than 3 years later, we evaluated how the implementation had gone and assessed its usability in predicting postoperative outcomes.

Materials And Methods:  Four key point images or short video-segments were to be recorded perioperatively: prepyloromyotomy, parallel-mobility testing, perforation testing, and postpyloromyotomy.

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Article Synopsis
  • Esophageal Atresia (EA) is a serious developmental defect of the foregut, often accompanied by Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula (TEF), and is associated with a range of anomalies affecting multiple organ systems.
  • Many patients experience a variety of malformations linked to the VACTERL spectrum and other conditions, highlighting the genetic and environmental factors contributing to EA/TEF.
  • Current research suggests that EA/TEF has a multifactorial origin, necessitating large-scale studies and genomic analyses to better understand its complex genetic landscape and associated risks.
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