Publications by authors named "O Konen"
Introduction: AIM: The aim of the study is to determine the optimal timing for surgery in patients with small bowel duplications.
Methods: A retrospective cohort study, including all patients younger than 18 years who were diagnosed with small bowel duplications from 2013 until 2024 in a single tertiary medical center, was performed. Patients' demographics, duplication size and location, pathological results, and clinical outcomes were collected.
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- Cloacal malformation is a rare and complex condition in females, where urinary, gynecological, and intestinal systems merge, and 3D CT cloacagram has become a crucial tool for assessing this condition before surgery.
- A study evaluated the effectiveness of 3D CT cloacagram in analyzing six patients, gathering data on common channel and urethral lengths, and surgical approaches used.
- The findings demonstrated that 3D CT cloacagram allows for accurate measurements that are vital for developing surgical strategies, significantly enhancing surgical planning from colorectal, gynecological, and urological viewpoints.
Background: The prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents is rising and poses a major health concern. Bariatric surgery is well established in adults and has become an option for adolescents. Thiamine (B1) deficiency is common following bariatric surgery in adults.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Correct diagnosis of acute appendicitis may sometimes be challenging. The Negative appendectomy rate (NAR) has declined in the recent years in Europe and USA, in part due to better diagnostic imaging tools. The aim of this study was to examine the rates of negative appendectomy in our institution, investigate trends in its incidence, and identify possible predicting factors.
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- The study focuses on infants with isolated congenital sixth nerve palsy (ICSNP), detailing a case series and proposing a management algorithm based on their findings.
- Researchers reviewed the records of six patients diagnosed with ICSNP from January 2020 to November 2022, noting their birth details, symptoms, and outcomes.
- Results suggested that ICSNP typically resolves within 1 to 3 months without significant underlying issues, supporting the idea of a straightforward initial assessment with follow-ups if necessary.