Introduction: The Fontan procedure (FP) has become the standard operation for patients with single ventricle physiology. However, a long period of elevated systemic venous pressure and low cardiac output after result in chronic inflammation liver cirrhosis, which may eventually lead to occurrence hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Clinical Findings: We described case 16-year-old female who developed HCC FP. At 21 months, patient received lateral tunnel FP, 14 years later, she began complaining...

Intestinal failure–associated liver disease (IFALD) is a serious complication of parenteral nutrition (PN). Studies have shown that the amount and content intravenous lipid emulsions (LEs) used closely related to development IFALD. We report 2 cases IFALD reversed by switching from combination emulsion containing fish oil monotherapy (Omegaven; Fresenius Kabi Austria Gmbh, Graz, Austria). Patients initially received PN SMOFlipid 20% (SMOF; Austria), 2.0–3.0 g/kg/d, over 24 hours. When...

In this study, the atomic layer etching characteristics and etch mechanism of (100) InP as functions Cl2 pressure Ne neutral beam irradiation dose were investigated. When lower than critical values 0.4mTorr 7.2×1015at.∕cm2cycle, respectively, rate (Å/cycle) surface roughness varied with dose. However, when higher values, remained 1.47Å∕cycle, corresponding to one monolayer per cycle, stoichiometry similar those before etching.

Background: Fifty to sixty percent of patients with anorectal malformation (ARM) have at least one associated anomaly (AA).We determined the incidence AA subtypes ARM classified in accordance Krickenbeck classification and analyzed differences rates major minor AAs according organ system.Methods: From January 1999 May 2017, we retrospectively congenital anomalies who underwent an anoplasty for our institution.The were divided into nine systems.To analyze difference AAs, calculated odds...

A lipoblastoma is pathologically benign but often recurs. Due to its rarity, studies are scarce. The purpose of this study was investigate the clinical characteristics occurring in children and detect any correlations with expression Ki-67.From 1998 2010, 33 patients were diagnosed at Seoul National University Children's Hospital.Ki-67 immunohistochemistry staining tumor tissue performed.A total (64% males) enrolled study, a mean age 28 month. Eleven 22 lesions deep superficial,...

Meckel's diverticulum is a rare condition in neonates with reports of concurrent and omphalocele being few. Herein, we present case associated perforated diverticulum.

Colonic diverticulitis (CD), typically seen in the elderly of Western countries, is increasingly prevalent worldwide, yet data on CD children and adolescents are scarce. This study explores characteristics this younger demographic.

In this study, the etch rate and surface roughness during Si atomic layer etching using Ar neutral beam were investigated for Si(100) Si(111). When pressure (flux) irradiation time (dose/cycle) lower than critical values, varied with time. both higher saturated rates of a monolayer per cycle 1.36 Si(111), respectively, lowest 1.45Å close to reference sample could be obtained. From these results, it is believed that silicon controlled by coverage chloride adsorption Langmuir isotherm removal...

Silicon atomic-layer etching (ALET) was carried out by the adsorption of to form silicon chlorides followed desorption formed on surface irradiating an Ar neutral beam a low energy. The during ALET investigated X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and atomic force microscopy, its etch mechanism studied. XPS data showed that stage, chloride bonding peaks related SiCl were formed. peak intensity is slowly decreased chlorides, when bondings are removed completely enough neutral-beam dose...

Introduction The treatment of Hirschsprung disease (HD) is pull-through (PT) surgery. Redo PT can be performed in 1 to 10% patients after initial PT. In this study, we reviewed the causes and associated factors redo Materials Methods We retrospectively medical charts 657 with HD who underwent surgeries between September 1979 January 2016. indications for are as follows. First, there were persistent obstructive symptoms first operation, (1) transition zone shown definitely on contrast (2)...

Diaphragmatic hernias (DH) occurring after pediatric liver transplantation (LT) are rare. However, such complications have been previously reported in the literature and treatment has always surgical repair via laparotomy. We report our experience of minimally invasive thoracoscopic approach for DH LT recipients. From April 2010 to December 2014, 7 cases were identified recipient Samsung Medical Center. Thoracoscopic was attempted 3 patients. Patients' medical records retrospectively...

Highly selective, low damage atomic layer etching (ALET) technology was developed for dry gate recess during the fabrication of InGaAs∕InP∕InAlAs high electron mobility transistors lattice matched to InP substrates. Etching characteristics on top InAlAs and surface chemistry exposed were investigated by utilizing angular resolved x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Finally, Schottky diodes fabricated chlorine-based ALET conventional Ar-based their electrical compared. By using ALET, etch...

The use of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in pediatric patients has been steadily increasing recent years. However, its for diagnosing and treating abdominal tumors children is still limited compared with adults, especially when malignancy a matter debate. Here, we describe the experience at our center to show safety feasibility MIS. Based on retrospective review patient records, selected study those who had undergone diagnostic exploration or curative resection single from January 2010...

Rationale: Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) is an aggressive vascular tumor, mainly occurring in infants and young children previously reported cases were cutaneous or visceral form. Intestinal kaposiform hemangioma was first 2012. type KHE showed better prognosis if the lesion limited gastrointestinal tract coagulopathy not accompanied. Since number of small, further study for treatment options need to be done. Patient concerns: We described case a 1-month-old female who had abdominal...

Abstract Botulinum toxin (Botox) was introduced for the management of internal anal sphincter (IAS) achalasia after a pull-through procedure in Hirschsprung disease (HD). We conducted prospective evaluation efficacy and safety this Botox treatment. Our study group included 15 patients with HD (median age, 4.8 years; range, 1.7–7.4 years) who experienced persistent constipation surgery. Rectal biopsy colon were performed before injection to exclude agangliosis. Intersphincteric injections...

There are few reports on enterostomy closure (EC) timing for acute abdomen in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) patients. We retrospectively reviewed ELBW patients who underwent formation (EF) and subsequent EC. investigated baseline characteristics, surgical outcomes, follow-up data of 55 analyzed optimal by age at EC, duration, body (Bwt) The minimum p-value approach (MPA) using the Chi-squared test was used to determine each cut-off value. Mean gestational 25+3 weeks, while mean Bwt EF...

Few studies on gastric tube interposition for esophageal reconstruction in children have assessed the long-term outcomes and quality of life (QoL). The aim this study is to evaluate QoL after a by reviewing our experiences with reconstruction.Twenty-six patients were included who underwent from 1996 2011 at institution. We reviewed medical records conducted telephone surveys, prospectively performed esophagography, endoscopy, 24-hour pH monitoring, manometry. median follow-up period 12...

Pediatric arterial aneurysm is rare disease. Among them, idiopathic-congenital extremely rare. This a case report of right common iliac artery idiopathic with absence external artery. A 4-year-old girl who had been complaining intermittent abdominal pain since 2 years prior presented lower mass that palpable 6 months prior. Abdominal CT revealed 5.2 cm × 4.5 5.1 cm, right-sided, partially thrombosed, saccular, aneurysm. She underwent to operation, aneurismal resection. pathological...