Journal of pediatric surgery
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Intercostal herniation of lung caused by nonpenetrating thoracic trauma is rare in the pediatric population. An 11-year-old boy presented with such a hernia 4 years after the original injury. ⋯ In view of possible future strangulation, a surgical repair was undertaken with prosthetic mesh closure of the intercostal muscle defect. Intercostal hernias are rare, but familiarity with the proper investigation and treatment to be provided is important.
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The liver is the solid organ most commonly injured as a result of blunt abdominal trauma. Complete avulsion of the common hepatic duct is a rare and devastating type of hepatobiliary trauma. Here the authors report the case of a 7-year-old child who had complete biliary disruption as a result of an abdominal crush injury that was not diagnosed correctly preoperatively. The intraoperative diagnosis and treatment of this injury is discussed.
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Ischemia-reperfusion injury is encountered frequently in conditions that diminish intestinal blood flow. Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), which is a specific component of the honeybee hive product propolis, exhibits potential antioxidant properties. This experimental study was designed to determine the effect of CAPE on ischemia-reperfusion injury in rat intestine. ⋯ Results of this study showed that prophylactic administration of CAPE in ischemic condition prevents reperfusion injuries by eliminating oxygen radicals and inhibiting polymorphonuclear leukocyte infiltration. CAPE may be useful in combating the diseases of oxidative stress.