Corset Usage for Gastrointestinal and Respiratory Problems in a Newborn with Prune Belly Syndrome

PubMedID: 26729223Prune Belly syndrome (PBS), comprises a triad of anomalies that include abdominal wall flaccidity, urologic anomalies and bilateral cryptorchidism in males. The abdominal musculature hypoplasia predisposes to respiratory problems, respiratory infections secondary to impaired cough mechanism, and cause chronic constipation secondary to ineffective valsalva ability. Here, the authors present a newborn baby with Prune Belly syndrome who had respiratory and gastrointestinal problems which resolved after corset use. To the authors knowledge, this is the first case of corset usage in the treatment of PBS in a newborn infant. © 2016, Dr. K C Chaudhuri Foundation

Congenital peribronchial myofibroblastic tumor: Case report and review of the literature

WOS: 000310364801618

Knotted bladder catheter: A simple removal techniqul with a guide wire [Mesane içinde kateter dügümlenmesi: Kilavuz tel yardimi ile basit çözüm]

We present a 14 months old girl in whom knotted bladder catheter without urinary retention was observed. Catheter knot was successfully untied with a guide wire under floroscopy control. We thought that a guide with stiff body and flexible tip make the procedure easier

A non-frequently considered diagnosis of dysphagia; Eosinophilic esophagitis [Yutma Güçlüğünün Sık Düşünülmeyen Tanısı; Eozinofilik Özofajit]

Eosinophilic Esophagitis is infiltration of esophagus mucosa by eosinophil leucocyte. It is rarely observed in children and the symptoms are similar to gastroesophageal reflux. This case, which was applied esophagus balloon dilatation in the pediatric surgery due to dysphagia and diagnosed eosinophilic esophagitis, was presented in order to attract attention to the approach to the child with dysphagia. Total IgE=834 IU/mL and specific IgE (-), Fx5 (-) was found negative. In the upper GIS endoscopy, it was observed that esophagus mucosa was pale, its structure was hard and its motility was disordered and a couple milimetric white lesions were observed as well. In the esophagus biopsy materials, it was observed that the eosinophil infiltration in the mucosa was 60%. With the diagnosis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis, the case was started on oral prednisolone 1 mg/kg/day. In the polyclinic control of the case after a week, it was observed that there was a significant decrease in the complaints about dysphagia and in the one-month control the complaints were all gone. In the symptoms similar to dysphagia and reflux, especially if the case is not responding to gastroesophageal reflux treatment, the diagnosis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis should absolutely be considered. © Güncel Pediatri Dergisi, Galenos Yayınevi tarafından basılmıştır

A rare cause of acute abdominal distention: Opening of the pancreatic duct into hydatic cyst [Causa rara de distensión abdominal aguda: apertura del conducto pancreático en un quiste hidatídico]

PubMedID: 27606660[No abstract available