Publications by authors named "Sravanthi Vutukuru"
Article Synopsis
- Extrahepatic biliary atresia (BA) is a rare infant condition leading to jaundice, for which Kasai portoenterostomy (KPE) is a common surgical treatment, but there’s no standard postoperative care protocol across different clinics.
- A study aimed to evaluate the current postoperative management practices among BA experts and determine if they would adjust their approaches based on survey findings.
- Results revealed varied practices: around 40% prescribe antibiotics for 6-12 weeks, many give phenobarbitone for less than 3 months, and a significant number utilize steroids, with some experts conducting multiple KPE surgeries annually.
Aim: This study aims to compare the outcome of neonatal left congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH, Bochdalek type) repair through laparotomy with and without abdominal muscle closure.
Materials And Methods: This retrospective study was conducted between January 2012 and May 2021 at a neonatal surgical unit of a Tertiary Care Center. Demographic details, preoperative management, Two-dimensional-echo, intra-operative findings, postoperative course, and follow-up data were collected and analyzed.
Unusual manifestations of Peutz-Jegher's syndrome in children.
J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg
March 2022
PeutzJegher's syndrome (PJS) is a rare, autosomal dominant disease, characterized by gastrointestinal (GI) polyps and perioral hyperpigmentation along with the increased risk of certain malignancies. In children, the most common presentation is recurrent intussusception due to polyps. These polyps can involve any part of the GI tract and can present with a variety of clinical presentations.
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