Flexible Endoscopic Management of Tracheo-oesophageal Magnet Foreign Bodies with Acquired Fistula in a Toddler.

Aerodigestive foreign bodies (FBs) aspiration is a common problem in children; however, simultaneous aerodigestive localisation is rare. Ingestion of multiple magnetic FBs can lead to serious complications, especially tracheo-oesophageal fistula and recurrent chest infections. These depend on the duration of foreign-body ingestion/aspiration, prompt intervention and adequate technique for foreign-body retrieval.

Laparoendoscopic Single-Site (LESS) Surgery in Pediatric Urology: A 4-Year Experience.

Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the feasibility and outcomes of pediatric urological laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) surgery.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively collected charts of all patients who underwent LESS procedures in our department from January 2013 to December 2016. Data included demographic characteristics, type of procedures, intraoperative details, hospital stay, and complications.

Single-port laparoscopic ovarian transposition in an 11-year-old girl.

Ovarian transposition was the first procedure proposed for children with cancer to preserve ovarian function from damage caused by abdominal and pelvic radiotherapy. In this paper, we describe the first paediatric case of single-port laparoscopic ovarian transposition.

Enterobius vermicularis: A Cause of Abdominal Pain Mimicking Acute Appendicitis in Children. A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: Enterobius vermicularis (EV) is the most common helminthic infection in the world. This small parasite is predominant in the pediatric population. The presence of EV in the appendix can cause or mimick appendicitis.

Is there a Place for Prebiotics in the Management of Neonatal Inguinal Hernia? A Preliminary Study.

The objective of this study was to assess the place of prebiotics in the management of neonatal inguinal hernia. Boys with a diagnosis of unilateral non-complicated inguinal hernia, aged less than 40 days, were prospectively followed from January 2012 to December 2014. Clinical and psychiatric data and outcomes were collected before and after prebiotics (Primalac AC) administration.

Thoracic heteropagus conjoined twins associated to an omphalocele: Report of a case and complete review of the literature.

Heteropagus twins are an extremely rare event with an incidence of 1-2 million live births that represents, sometimes, a real challenge for paediatric surgeons. The majority of cases have complete or partial duplication of the pelvis and/or lower extremities. Thoracic heteropagus conjoined twins is a rare condition in which a grossly defective foetus (the parasite) is attached to the thorax of the main foetus (the autosite).

Laparoscopic management of an axially torsed gangrenous Meckel's diverticulum in a child.

Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract. Most often is asymptomatic but it may give a number of complications including gastrointestinal bleeding, obstruction and inflammation. Axial torsion and gangrene of MD are exceptional.

Predictive value of C-reactive protein, ultrasound and Alvarado score in acute appendicitis: a prospective pediatric cohort.

Purpose: To evaluate whether C-reactive protein (CRP) level and ultrasound (US) results on admission could aid the diagnostic accuracy of Alvarado score.

Methods: A prospective study was performed on children <14 years admitted for suspected acute appendicitis. Patients were categorized into three groups based on the Alvarado score: group I: score 7-10, group II: score 5-6, group III: score 0-4.

Epidermolysis Bullosa with Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis in a Newborn.

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is an inherited blistering disorder characterized by the fragility of the skin and mucous membranes. Extracutaneous manifestations can be associated. We report a unique concomitant occurrence of EB and hypertrophic pyloric stenosis in a newborn.

Single scrotal-incision orchidopexy for palpable undescended testis in children.

Objective: To evaluate the single scrotal-incision orchidopexy (SSIO) technique in patients with an undescended testis palpable in the inguinal canal or below the external inguinal ring.

Patients And Methods: Between January 2011 and December 2013 we performed 100 SSIOs in 89 patients. The mean (range) follow-up was 9 (3-36) months.

Single-port laparoscopic surgery in children: A new alternative in developing countries.

Background: Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is a technique in laparoscopic surgery, which is based on the idea that all the laparoscopic trocars are inserted through a single umbilical incision. This paper documents a single-centre experience, which performed the single-port surgery in children using an improvised trans-umbilical glove-port with conventional rigid instruments.

Materials And Methods: We prospectively studied the outcomes of SILS procedures between January 2013 and June 2014.

Primary neonatal diaphragmatic abscess.

Neonatal diaphragmatic abscesses are extremely rare and they usually develop by direct extension from a liver abscess. The first case of primary diaphragmatic abscess in a neonate is reported and the difficulties of diagnosing this rare entity are discussed.