Publications by authors named "Patricia Cimpeanu"

Duodenal atresia and stenosis are common causes of intestinal obstruction. Associated anomalies significantly influence early postoperative mortality, while postoperative complications impact long-term survival. Over a 13-year period from January 2010 to August 2023, a total of 74 infants and children with congenital duodenal obstruction were treated at "Grigore Alexandrescu" Children's Emergency Hospital and met the inclusion criteria.

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  • * The study analyzed data from patients diagnosed with NB at a children's hospital over a 12-year period, focusing on the relationship between tumor characteristics and prognosis.
  • * Results showed that larger tumors (over 8 cm) and high levels of neuroblastoma serum enzyme (NSE) are associated with worse outcomes, indicating that these factors, along with imaging-defined risk factors (IDRF), can help predict patient prognosis.
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