Journal of pediatric surgery
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The aim of this study was to test the predictive value of interleukin (IL) 8 in the assessment of intestinal involvement in necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). ⋯ To our knowledge, this is the first study to demonstrate a significant correlation of IL-8 with intestinal involvement in advanced NEC in a large patient population. Our results indicate that IL-8 may be a promising biomarker for assessing intestinal involvement in infants with advanced NEC.
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Review Case Reports
Proximal large bowel volvulus in children: 6 new cases and review of the literature.
Proximal large bowel volvulus is considered as an extremely rare surgical emergency in children. Approximately 40 cases have been reported, and because of its rarity, the diagnosis is often missed or delayed. The purpose of this study was to review the presentation, treatment, and clinical outcome of proximal large bowel volvulus. ⋯ A child with neurodevelopmental delay and a history of constipation presenting with an acute onset of colicky abdominal pain and progressive abdominal distension with vomiting should be suspected of having a cecal and proximal large bowel volvulus.