All patients underwent laparotomy via a bisubcostal incision ... anesthesiologists were advised to intentionally elevate end-expiratory pressure to prevent air embolism. The Pediatric Liver Tumor ...

However, laparoscopy and laparotomy could be considered the reference standards in the diagnosis of peritoneal pseudocysts, since the risk of recurrence is high after surgical resection ...

A massive cystic mesenteric mass (5.9 cm × 5.1 cm × 6.3 cm) and intestinal malrotation were detected during a CT scan. An exploratory laparotomy was performed 15 days after birth at a local hospital.

Pediatric stroke is a rare condition affecting one in every 4,000 newborns and an additional 2,000 older children each year. Stroke, sometimes known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is much more ...

Brain tumors are the most common solid tumors affecting children and adolescents, with close to 5,000 children diagnosed each year. Because of their location, some pediatric brain tumors and their ...