Publications by authors named "Mohammed K AlNamshan"
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- A study was conducted to assess the effects of fundoplication and gastrostomy on neurologically impaired children, reviewing medical records of 178 patients aged 14 and under between 1999 and 2014.
- Results showed a significant reduction in hospital admissions and emergency visits related to gastroesophageal reflux and seizures after the procedures, although the mortality rate was concerning at 35%.
- Risk factors linked to higher mortality included being male and being designated as do not resuscitate (DNR), suggesting that for DNR children, using anti-reflux medications in conjunction with gastrostomy might be a safer alternative.
Background: Bowel atresia is a rare congenital anomaly that could affect any part of the bowel. It is categorized based on the type and location of the affected bowel with jejunoileal being the most common type worldwide. Risk factors for developing intestinal atresia are not well established, but we know that genetics, poor prenatal care, and low birth weight are considered risk factors.
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