Pediatric surgery international
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Classical slipping rib syndrome (SRS) can be subclassified based on anatomical location. We describe our experience with three patients suffering from symptomatic sternocostal slipping rib syndrome (SCSRS), a much less common variant of SRS. ⋯ A high index of suspicion based on history and physical examination are key to the early diagnosis of SCSRS. Excision of the symptomatic cartilage is effective for treatment.
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Pediatr. Surg. Int. · Mar 2018
Use of venovenous ECMO for neonatal and pediatric ECMO: a decade of experience at a tertiary children's hospital.
Advances in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) have led to increased use of venovenous (VV) ECMO in the pediatric population. We present the evolution and experience of pediatric VV ECMO at a tertiary care institution. ⋯ II.