Full-thickness rectal biopsies in diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease: 13 years of experience of a single center.

Objective: An experience regarding full-thickness rectal biopsies (FTRB) indications and results is presented.

Methods: The records of patients who underwent FTRB between January 2010 and January 2022 were retrospectively reviewed.

Results: 107 patients were included.

Evaluation of mid- and long-term quality of life in patients operated on for esophageal atresia.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate general and condition-specific quality of life in esophageal atresia (EA) patients, identifying risk factors such as associated anomalies and chronic diseases, as well as examining their impact on life quality.

Methods: Patients operated on for EA between 2004 and 2020 comprised the study population. Pediatric Quality of Life (PedsQOL 4.

Comparison of Diagnostic Methods, Surgical Approaches and Outcome for Congenital H-Type Tracheoesophageal Fistula: A Systematic Review.

Background: The evidence for the effectiveness and safety of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for congenital H-type tracheoesophageal fistula (H-TEF) is limited. We aimed to explore the diagnostic methods, surgical approaches, complications, and outcome in patients with H-TEF.

Methods: A literature search was conducted in EMBASE, PubMed, and Medline databases from January 2003 to December 2023, focusing on terms related to H-TEF, various surgical approaches, and surgical outcomes.

Anorectal manometry and urodynamics in children with spina bifida: can we predict the colonic dysmotility from bladder dysfunction?

Introduction: Spina bifida is a condition that impacts the development of the neural tube leading to urological and gastrointestinal symptoms. Both systems are influenced together due to their shared innervation and embryological origin. Despite its impact on health and well-being there has been limited research on the relationship between manometry results and urodynamic tests, in this patient population.

Evaluation of conventional anorectal manometry and biofeedback therapy in adolescents with functional constipation.

Objective: The aim was to evaluate the outcomes of conventional anorectal manometry (ARMM) testing and biofeedback therapy in adolescents with functional constipation.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of ARMM findings in patients aged 10-18 years with intractable constipation over a 4-year period was conducted.

Results: Of the 41 patients (mean age, 13.

Neonatal Gastrointestinal Perforations: A 4-year Experience in a Single Centre.

Background: Gastrointestinal perforation (GIP) during the neonatal period is still a significant problem despite improved neonatal care. The study aimed to report on incidence, management, morbidity and mortality.

Material And Methods: Records of neonates with GIPs between October 2018 and November 2022 were retrospectively analysed.

Quality Assessment of YouTube Videos as an Information Source for Bowel Management in Children.

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the quality and reliability of YouTube videos about bowel management in children.

Methods: On April 6th, 2023, the search results for "bowel management in children" on YouTube were rated independently by two authors. JAMA Benchmark Criteria (score 0-4) and a modified DISCERN tool (score 16-80) used for quality and reliability assessment.

Acute peritoneal dialysis in the newborn: A safe and feasible method.

Introduction: We aimed to evaluate the patient characteristics of neonates treated with peritoneal dialysis (PD) and review our experience with placement of PD catheters.

Methods: Records of neonates treated with PD between January 2019 and January 2022 were retrospectively analyzed.

Results: Swan neck curl PD catheters with double cuffs were used in 85 neonates as a bedside procedure with one cuff remaining within the abdomen.

Acute mesenteric ischemia in a newborn with COVID-19: A case report.

Introduction And Importance: We aimed to report a case of acute mesenteric ischemia in a newborn with COVID-19.

Case Presentation: A 1-day-old male baby, with a birth weight of 2050 g, delivered by spontaneous vaginal delivery at 34 weeks of gestation from a 32-year-old COVID-19 infected mother in her third pregnancy, was taken to the newborn intensive care unit. On physical examination, the patient was alive and active.

Rare cecum pathologies as a cause of acute abdomen in children.

Background: We aimed to present cecum pathologies which are the cause of acute abdomen.

Methods: Between January 2015 and June 2019, patients that were operated with the diagnosis of acute abdomen and patients with the primary cecum pathologies were evaluated retrospectively.

Results: There were eight patients, five males and three females.

Intrauterine midgut volvulus as a rare cause of intestinal obstruction: a case report.

Background: Intrauterine midgut volvulus is a very rare, life-threatening condition, and prenatal diagnosis is difficult. In this article, we present a case of midgut volvulus followed by a pre-diagnosis of antenatal jejunal atresia.

Case Presentation: A 1-day-old Turkish male baby, who was followed with a diagnosis of antenatal jejunal atresia, with a birth weight of 3600 g, delivered by cesarean section at 38 weeks of gestation from a 19-year-old mother in her fourth pregnancy, was taken to the newborn intensive care unit.

Laparoscopic repair of Morgagni hernia in children.

Aim: We aimed to present our laparoscopic treatment experience in Morgagni hernia repair.

Methods: The patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery with diagnosis of Morgagni hernia between 2016 and 2019 were evaluated retrospectively.

Results: Their mean age at diagnosis was 4,1 ± 2,6 years (1 year-13 years).

Definition of giant inguinoscrotal hernias in infants and evaluation of reliable surgical approach in a single-center study.

Objective: Inguinal hernia surgery is the most common surgery performed by pediatric surgeons. Giant inguinoscrotal hernia has not been clearly defined yet. The definition of giant inguinoscrotal hernia and the reliability of the surgical procedure were investigated in this study.

Juvenile Papillomatosis of the Breast in a Pre-Pubertal Girl: An Uncommon Diagnosis.

Juvenile papillomatosis of the breast represents a rare benign proliferative disorder that affects women younger than thirty years of age. Although it is a localized lesion, it does not have well-demarcated margins. These patients tend to have a strong family history for cancer.