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Materias / palabras clave: Medicine: Pediatrics; Medicine: Surgery

Materias / palabras clave: Medicine: Pediatrics; Medicine: Surgery

Materias / palabras clave: Medicine: Surgery: Orthopedic surgery; Medicine: Pediatrics

Introduction: Reconstruction of complex abdominal wall defects in pediatric patients remains technically challenging. Botulinum toxin type A (BTA) has been used as a preoperative adjunct in adults, with limited experienc...

Introduction: Complete traumatic disruption of the anorectal sphincter in children is rare and surgically challenging. High-grade penetrating injuries with delayed presentation and heavy fecal contamination carry signifi...

Introduction: Low-voltage electrical injuries are generally considered low risk but can cause significant thermal injury when current is concentrated through conductive materials. Circumferential neck burns from mobile p...

Introduction: Hydatid disease, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, typically affects the liver and lungs. Isolated retroperitoneal involvement is extremely rare, especially in children. Case presentation: An 8-year-old gi...

Background: Viscero-abdominal disproportion is a major limiting factor for primary abdominal wall closure in patients with giant omphalocele. The application of fascial traction has been shown to be an effective strategy...

Introduction: Adrenal hemangiomas are rare benign vascular tumors of the adrenal gland and are most often discovered incidentally during imaging studies performed for unrelated conditions. Case presentation: We report th...

Introduction: Non-islet cell tumor hypoglycemia (NICTH) in pediatric patients is an uncommon phenomenon often presenting with neuroglycopenic symptoms with further workup identifying a mass. Renal solitary fibrous tumors...

Introduction: Spigelian hernia-cryptorchidism syndrome is an exceptionally rare congenital association, with fewer than 100 pediatric cases reported since it was first described by Schoofs in 1895 and an estimated incide...