Upper GI imaging series Such studies are used to evaluate the anatomy of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, but contrast imaging is neither sensitive nor specific for gastroesophageal reflux. However, imaging may be useful in the evaluation of gastric emptying time, which may be delayed in ga...
If feasible, we recommend upper GI series with small bowel follow through, upper endoscopy, and colonoscopy at the time of disease onset. Two or three biopsies should be taken from each region of the bowel, and given to the pathologist, with a careful endoscopic description that will allow ...
A retrospective case series of peripheral mixed nerve reconstruction failures using processed nerve allografts. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2021;9(12):e3983. Article PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar Hudson DA, Bolitho DG, Hodgetts K. Primary epineural repair of the median nerve in ...
antibiotics and often pressors are needed, along with an immediate surgical consult. Although many references suggest going straight to CT scan or an upper GI series, the PCP should hesitate before filling the stomach of a neonate who is vomiting. A barium enema will determine...
Genetics and outcome of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome: A nationwide French series comparing children and adults. Clin. J. Am. Soc. Nephrol. 2013, 8, 554–562. [Google Scholar] [CrossRef] [Green Version] Raina, R.; Krishnappa, V.; Blaha, T.; Kann, T.; Hein, W.; Burke, L.;...
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Influenza is the one of the most significant acute upper respiratory tract infections. Influenza viruses cause a broad array of respiratory illnesses responsible for significant morbidity and mortality in children.
Depending on the case series, bleeding occurs in 0.26% to 2.5% of patients after colonoscopy. Colonic perforation is the most serious complication of colonoscopy in children and is usually related to polypectomy. Its risk ranges from 0.06% to 0.3%. Bacteremia is rare even after polypectomy and...
Have a detailed discussion with the patient and family and do shared decision making in terms of interventions, the GI does, and again, these will be the gold standards. Endoscopy, upper GI and endoscopy is the gold standard for diagnosing gastritis. You see direct visualization of the gastric...
(GI) tract in a child, particularly a young infant, is relatively short and compact, abnormalities at the level of the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small bowel, or even colon can result in puzzlingly similar clinical manifestations. Determining a cause for the symptoms often falls to the ...