Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis Jessica L. Buicko HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Although reports date back to the early 1600s, Harald Hirschsprung is credited as the first person to describe hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS)…
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Omphalocele and Gastroschisis
Omphalocele and Gastroschisis Junyan Gu Omphalocele and gastroschisis are congenital abdominal wall defects and were first described in the 16th century by Ambrose Paré and Lycosthenes, respectively. The first successful…
Mesenteric, Omental, and Duplication Cysts
Mesenteric, Omental, and Duplication Cysts Ann Alyssa Kurian Duplication Cysts Duodenal duplication was first described by Calder in 1773.1,2 William Ladd coined the term duplication of the alimentary tract in…
Common Fractures in Children
Common Fractures in Children Blaze D. Emerson Bijan J. Ameri Pediatric fractures are a very common reason for physician visits with 17.6% to 20% of pediatric injuries associated with fractures.1,2…
Diagnosis and Management of Child Abuse Injuries
Diagnosis and Management of Child Abuse Injuries Lacey P. MenkinSmith Ashley B. Hink Child abuse or nonaccidental trauma (NAT) has always existed, but its recognition by the medical community as…
Head Trauma in Children
Head Trauma in Children Nicholas Cortolillo John H. Kimball Caroline R. Deyoe Jessica L. Buicko Head injuries account for a significant number of injuries in the pediatric population, resulting in…
Management of the Pediatric Burn Patient
Management of the Pediatric Burn Patient Stephanie Scurci For centuries, physicians have searched for treatments for burn victims; however, survival has improved dramatically in the last 50 years with advancements…
Thoracic Trauma
Thoracic Trauma Kenneth F. Newcomer Trauma is a leading cause of death in children and young adults. It has been estimated that almost 25% of deaths are attributed to some…
Abdominal and Pelvic Trauma
Abdominal and Pelvic Trauma Joshua P. Parreco The vast majority of children presenting to the emergency department with injuries involve a blunt mechanism and approximately 22% of these patients have…
The Approach to the Pediatric Trauma Patient
The Approach to the Pediatric Trauma Patient Joshua P. Parreco Unintentional injury is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children in the United States. Injuries related to motor…
