Atsushi Higashio

ORCID: 0000-0003-1485-4181
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Research Areas
  • Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
  • Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments
  • Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
  • Neuroblastoma Research and Treatments
  • Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
  • Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers
  • Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
  • Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments
  • Esophageal and GI Pathology
  • Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies
  • Infant Development and Preterm Care
  • Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
  • Ureteral procedures and complications
  • Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
  • Urologic and reproductive health conditions
  • Nausea and vomiting management
  • Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
  • Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
  • Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
  • Urological Disorders and Treatments
  • Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
  • Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
  • Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis

Kitano Hospital
2020-2024

Osaka Metropolitan University
2022-2023

Tokyo Metropolitan University
2022-2023

Osaka City General Hospital
2013-2017

Abstract Background Torsion of the vermiform appendix is a rare disease with symptoms very similar to those acute appendicitis. We herein report case torsion diagnosed by intraoperative findings. Case presentation A 4-year-old boy presented our hospital because abdominal pain and vomiting. Laboratory data revealed C-reactive protein level 0.08 mg/dL white blood cell count 19,300/μL (neutrophils, 88.9%). Abdominal ultrasound showed target sign-like finding in ileocecal region. computed...

10.1186/s40792-020-0771-x article EN cc-by Surgical Case Reports 2020-01-08

A primipara presented to our hospital due fetal ascites, bilateral hydronephrosis and hydrometrocolpos. The female baby had two giant abdominal cysts, a single atrium foot polydactyly. Absence of the vaginal orifice was noticed, hymen broken through; left cyst collapsed after fluid drainage. right punctured drained, which improved hydronephrosis. Contrast imaging showed medium pouring into cavity via uterine tube; 6 × 5 cm closed cavity. Vaginal uroplania persisted even discharge. At age 4...

10.1016/j.epsc.2014.11.019 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports 2014-12-10

Biliary atresia (BA) is a progressive obstructive hepatic disease that requires early diagnosis and the prompt initiation of treatment. Although portoenterostomy (PES) usually performed as initial surgical procedure, liver damage may subsequently progress, such transplantation (LTx) be required. In this study, we comprehensively evaluated histopathology samples collected during PES retrospectively its relationship with prognosis.Forty-seven patients BA who underwent between 2002 2021 were...

10.1177/2632010x221132686 article EN cc-by-nc Clinical Pathology 2022-01-01

The management of central venous access device (CVAD) is extremely difficult in babies and small infants (BSI). We therefore compared the long-term results complications CVAD BSI with those children.One hundred twenty patients were divided into two groups as follows: age <1 year or weight <10 kg (group A; 25 patients); ≧1 ≧10 B; 95 patients). clinical retrospectively between groups.Mean 12.5 ± 5.9 months 8.2 1.2 group A, 78.8 58.9 20.9 13.6 B. Operation time was 57 29 min A 52 21 B (P =...

10.1111/ped.12945 article EN Pediatrics International 2016-02-03

Abstract Background: Although many recent studies have scientifically verified the efficacy of traditional herbal medicine daikenchuto (DKT) for postoperative gastrointestinal function, its has not been established in children. We retrospectively evaluated effect DKT pediatric patients with panperitonitis associated perforated appendicitis (PaPA) who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy. Methods: Among 34 children PaPA appendectomy from May 2012 to 2021, 19 received (group D) and 12 did C)....

10.1111/ped.15548 article EN Pediatrics International 2023-01-01

Inguinal hernia is the most common pediatric surgical condition, and emergency surgery required when incarcerated. Occasionally, inguinal contains appendix, which referred to as Amyand (AH). We describe a laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (LPEC) id an incarcerated AH. A 1-year-old boy presented with bulge in right region consistent hernia. Manual reduction was not possible, so we decided proceed emergent repair. Intra-abdominal observation revealed that cecum, end of ileum,...

10.1016/j.epsc.2023.102728 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports 2023-10-11
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