Metabolic and Hormonal Changes in Pediatric Burn Patients: Mechanisms, Evidence, and Care Strategies.

Background: Burn injuries constitute a significant global health challenge, especially in pediatric populations, where they are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Pediatric burns require particular attention due to their unique pathophysiology, long-term consequences on growth and development, and psychological impacts.

Methods: We propose a comprehensive review of recent advancements in understanding the key aspects of hormonal and metabolic changes in burned children, aiming to guide therapeutic interventions, improve outcomes, and reduce the global burden of these injuries.

Virtual Reality for Preoperative Planning and Education in Pediatric Surgery: Preliminary Results for the Treatment of Congenital Malformations and Tumors.

Purpose: Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a valuable tool in surgical planning, offering detailed anatomical spatial orientation and three-dimensional (3D) navigation. This study explores using virtual reality head-mounted display (VR-HMD) technology in preoperative planning for pediatric surgery, aiming to improve outcomes in treating congenital malformations and tumors while advancing surgical education.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on pediatric patients diagnosed with congenital malformations and tumors who received treatment between 2021 and 2024 at the "V.

Toilet training achievements in children born with posterior urethral valves.

Objective: Boys born with posterior urethral valves (PUV) often experience bladder development issues due to urethral obstruction during gestation. Despite early surgical intervention, bladder dysfunction can persist, leading to detrusor overactivity and vesical overdistension. Successful toilet training is key in managing bladder function and controlling intravesical and upper urinary tract pressures.

A retrospective analysis of alimentary tract duplications in pediatric patients: a 14-year single-center experience.

Purpose: Alimentary tract duplications (ATDs) are rare congenital lesions often associated with anomalies such as spinal, urinary and GI tract malformations. The purpose of this study was to report the experience of a single center with ATDs in children, focusing on the natural history, associated malformations, and their impact on patient management.

Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis over 14 years, collecting prenatal, clinical, surgical, and follow-up data.

The impact of hormones on lung development and function: an overlooked aspect to consider from early childhood.

The impact of hormones on the respiratory system constitutes a multifaceted and intricate facet of human biology. We propose a comprehensive review of recent advancements in understanding the interactions between hormones and pulmonary development and function, focusing on pediatric populations. We explore how hormones can influence ventilation, perfusion, and pulmonary function, from regulating airway muscle tone to modulating the inflammatory response.

Virtual Reality Head-Mounted Display (HMD) and Preoperative Patient-Specific Simulation: Impact on Decision-Making in Pediatric Urology: Preliminary Data.

Aim Of The Study: To assess how virtual reality (VR) patient-specific simulations can support decision-making processes and improve care in pediatric urology, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Patients And Methods: Children diagnosed with urological conditions necessitating complex procedures were retrospectively reviewed and enrolled in the study. Patient-specific VR simulations were developed with medical imaging specialists and VR technology experts.