Combination of congenital esophageal atresia and subsequent hypertrophic pyloric stenosis is a rare condition which occurs in early infancy. The underlying etiology and pathophysiology of this association still remains unclear. In this paper we report a unique case of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, for the first time, which occurred in an infant who underwent surgery for type I esophag...

insufficient control of post-thoracotomy pain can produce breathing dysfunction and long term staying in neonatal intensive care unit (nicu). it can increase the incidence of pulmonary complications such as atelectasis, pneumonia and respiratory failure. the aim of this study was to determine the analgesic effect of continuous extrapleural nerve block, using ropivacaine, in neonates younger tha...

background: infants may lose their body resources after surgery due to inadequate nutrient intake and undergoing long periods of fasting after surgery for esophageal atresia, increases risk of several complications. aim: this study aimed to evaluate the effects of early feeding support on the postoperative weight gain status of infants with esophageal atresia. method: this randomized, controlle...

background: biliary atresia is a 100% fatal disorder without any treatment in infants as a leading cause of cirrhosis and kasai operation, as the only operative choice, which plays a crucial role in increasing their rate of survival. nonetheless, many patients end up with liver transplantation in the future owing to various inevitable hepatic and biliary problems which do remain after the kasai...

background: the present study was conducted in order to evaluate the effects of bilateral uterine artery ligation (bual) on the ovarian follicular fate, and alterations in carbohydrate, lipid, lipase and serum levels of f9sh, lh, prolactin, estrogen and progesterone. methods: twenty-four mature female rabbits divided into two test and control-sham groups. the animals underwent ovariohystrectomy...

Biliary atresia is the most common cause of pediatric end-stage liver disease and the leading indication for pediatric liver transplantation. Affected infants exhibit evidence of biliary obstruction within the first few weeks after birth. Early diagnosis and successful surgical drainage of bile are associated with greater survival with the child's native liver. Unfortunately, because noncholest...

Bile salt synthesis is a specialized liver function in vertebrates. Bile salts play diverse roles in digestion and signaling, and their homeostasis is maintained by controlling input (biosynthesis) and intestinal conservation. Patients with biliary atresia (i.e., obliteration of the biliary tree) suffer liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. In contrast, sea lamprey thrives despite developmental biliary...

Pulmonary atresia is characterized by developmental abnormalities of the pulmonary valve or pulmonary arterial tree, with complete obstruction to blood flow by the normal route. We recognize three main types, based on embryology, anatomy, and suitability for surgical treatment. Pulmonary atresia as an element of a more complex lesion such as transposition of the great vessels or tricuspid atres...

A case of congenital atresia of the larynx in association with the Prune Belly Syndrome is reported. Some aspects of the aetiology and management of congenital atresia of the larynx are reviewed.

INTRODUCTION Colonic atresia and anorectal malformation are rare congenital anomalies individually. Few reports of the conditions combined in a single patient have been published in the literature. Neither colonic atresia, anorectal malformation or a combination of the disorders has previously been reported in the Haitian population. CASE PRESENTATION A 5-day-old female presented with feculen...