Pediatric surgery international
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Pediatr. Surg. Int. · Nov 2013
External stabilization for severe tracheobronchomalacia using separated ring-reinforced ePTFE grafts is effective and safe on a long-term basis.
Tracheobronchomalacia is a respiratory disorder that results from abnormal cartilage development. Since 2003, we have performed external stabilization for severe tracheobronchomalacia using separated ring-reinforced expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) grafts. The aim of this study was to analyze the short- and long-term outcomes of our procedure. ⋯ External stabilization with separated ring-reinforced ePTFE grafts for severe tracheobronchomalacia is effective, less invasive than alternatives and preserves the growth potential of the affected airway segment.
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Pediatr. Surg. Int. · Nov 2013
Single-incision laparoscopic-assisted appendectomy in children: exteriorization of the appendix is a key component of a simple and cost-effective surgical technique.
Single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy was recently introduced as a less-invasive surgical technique than existing methods, and is increasingly being performed worldwide. We have started to perform transumbilical laparoscopic-assisted appendectomy (TULAA) in children. In this study, we assessed its feasibility, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness compared with conventional multiport laparoscopic appendectomy (MLA). ⋯ TULAA, in which the appendix is exteriorized via a combination of open and laparoscopic techniques, is a safe and effective procedure for treating appendicitis in children. TULAA is a cost-effective treatment that provides excellent cosmetic results.