Hippokratia
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) was first applied in 1976 in children for diagnosing and treating pancreaticobiliary diseases based on experience with adult patients. Its application was limited initially but has become widespread in recent years with technical developments. This study evaluated the efficacy, indications, and complications of the ERCP's diagnostic and therapeutic use in pediatric patients. ⋯ With the increase in endoscopists' experience and technological developments in different age groups, ERCP is a safe and effective method for diagnosing and treating pancreaticobiliary diseases in children. HIPPOKRATIA 2022, 26 (4):152-156.
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Structural spine changes are the frequent musculoskeletal disorders occurring in the human body in the form of scoliosis, hypo- or hyper-kyphosis, hypo- or hyper-lordosis, or a combination of the above. ⋯ The findings of this study impose doubt that multifactorial etiology, including gender, child's age, engagement in sports activities, and the manner of conducting daily activities, is crucial for developing spinal deformities and may facilitate future studies and support preventive and therapeutic procedures in treating postural changes. HIPPOKRATIA 2022, 26 (4):147-151.