Recurrence of Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasms of the Pancreas: Results of a Nationwide Study of Risk Factors and Treatment Modalities.

Background: Solid pseudopapillary neoplasms of the pancreas (SPPN) can relapse very late, but little is known about risk factors for recurrence and optimal treatment. We aimed to identify risk factors for recurrence and to analyze treatment modalities in all French pediatric cases of SPPN over the past 20 years.

Material And Methods: Data were collected from pediatric oncologists and surgeons, and also from adult pancreatic surgeons in order to identify late recurrences.

Complications after conservative treatment of blunt liver trauma in children.

Background: Nonoperative treatment is the gold standard approach to treat blunt liver trauma (BLT) in hemodynamically stable children. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence, risk factors, timing for appearance, diagnostic modalities, management and outcome of hepatic complications secondary to such approach.

Methods: This retrospective study included children admitted at Montpellier University Hospital for BLT over a 10-year period.

[Outcome of severe closed kidney injuries in children].

Aims: To analyze the results of treatment of major renal injuries according imaging data in order to determine their function after follow-up.

Patients And Methods: This is a retrospective study of 22 cases of fracture of the kidney (grade V) in two pediatric surgical services that were reviewed over a period of 16 years. After initial conservative treatment in 19 patients (86.

Congenital abdominal cystic lymphangiomas: what is the correct management?

Introduction: Intraabdominal cystic lymphangioma is a rare benign lesion with a variable clinical presentation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the natural outcome of this lesion and to propose a decision-making protocol for antenatal suspected intraabdominal lymphangioma. We also would like to emphasize the role of laparoscopy in treatment.