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Pediatr. Rep., Volume 11, Issue 2 (May 2019) – 5 articles

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Traumatic Perineal Injury in a 13-Year-Old Female: Case Report and Review of the Literature
by Dimitrios Godosis, Christos Kaselas, Charikleia Demiri, Kleanthis Anastasiadis, Theodora Tsiaprazi and Ioannis Spyridakis
Pediatr. Rep. 2019, 11(2), 7993; https://doi.org/10.4081/pr.2019.7993 - 17 Jun 2019
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Traumatic perineal injury in children is a rather underestimated condition, in terms of occurrence. The rapid stretching of the soft perineal environment, combined with the surrounding osseous tissue of the pelvis, can cause severe injuries. The key to successful management of these injuries [...] Read more.
Traumatic perineal injury in children is a rather underestimated condition, in terms of occurrence. The rapid stretching of the soft perineal environment, combined with the surrounding osseous tissue of the pelvis, can cause severe injuries. The key to successful management of these injuries includes timely resuscitation, thorough physical examination and quick and safe repair of damages. Full article
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Study of NT-pro-BNP and Hs-Troponin I Biomarkers for Early Detection of Children’s Heart Function of Protein-Energy Malnutrition
by Herlina Dimiati, Abdus Samik Wahab, Mohammad Juffrie, Madarina Julia and Basri A. Gani
Pediatr. Rep. 2019, 11(2), 7997; https://doi.org/10.4081/pr.2019.7997 - 23 May 2019
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The Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) is the condition of a lack of carbohydrate and protein stores in the body that trigger chronic failure nutrient intake and body maintenance function caused to impact the heart functions. The NT-pro-BNP and Hs- Troponin I proteins were [...] Read more.
The Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) is the condition of a lack of carbohydrate and protein stores in the body that trigger chronic failure nutrient intake and body maintenance function caused to impact the heart functions. The NT-pro-BNP and Hs- Troponin I proteins were found as the indicator of cardiac dysfunction. The sixty subjects of PEM, analyzed by standard of Indonesia Healt Ministry as well as nutritional status. The blood electrolytes examined by laboratory assay and the levels of Hs-Troponin 1 and NT-Pro-BNP were analyzed by Immune-Chromatography method. Assessing of the ventricular mass with the seeing the peak of the diastolic flow rate of left ventricular that estimated by the curve of the receiver operating characteristic and the area under the curve (P<0.05). The result has shown that the PEM decreased in the left ventricular mass for impaired heart function and systolic disorder. The Hs- Troponin I (90.9%) has better sensitivity than NT-pro-BNP (85.5%) if the merger of those markers possesses the lowest sensitivity (81.8%). These proteins have good biomarkers in heart function, mainly in cases where PEM is present. Full article
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A Randomized Controlled Trial of Zinc Supplementation in the Treatment of Acute Respiratory Tract Infection in Thai Children
by Sanguansak Rerksuppaphol and Lakkana Rerksuppaphol
Pediatr. Rep. 2019, 11(2), 7954; https://doi.org/10.4081/pr.2019.7954 - 23 May 2019
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Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (ALRI) are one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in young children. Zinc supplementation has been shown to have a preventive effect against respiratory infections, but little evidence is available on its effect on the [...] Read more.
Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (ALRI) are one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in young children. Zinc supplementation has been shown to have a preventive effect against respiratory infections, but little evidence is available on its effect on the treatment of ALRI. This study examined the effect of zinc supplementation on the treatment outcome in children that were hospitalized with ALRI. A randomized, doubleblinded, placebo-controlled trial was conducted on 64 hospitalized children with ALRI, who were aged between 2 and 60 months. Children were randomly allocated to receive zinc (30 mg elemental zinc/day) or placebo. The primary outcome was the time to the cessation of ALRI, while the secondary outcomes were the length of the stay in hospital and the individual features of the disease. The study found that ALRI cessation was faster in children who received zinc supplementation (median (IQR): 3 (2-4) days and 4 (3-5) days, respectively; P=0.008), and that their hospital stay was shorter (mean (SD): 3.8 (1.3) days and 6.1 (3.2) days, respectively; P<0.001) than the placebo group. Zinc supplementation was well-tolerated, and no adverse events were reported. In conclusion, zinc supplementation reduced the number of days of ALRI in Thai children, as well as their stay in hospital. Full article
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Special-Needs Patients in Pediatric Dentistry: Progeroid Syndrome. A Case of Dental Management and Oral Rehabilitation
by Maria Grazia Cagetti, Nicole Camoni, Flavia Cetraro, Massimo Scanferla and Giacomo Maria Moretti
Pediatr. Rep. 2019, 11(2), 7951; https://doi.org/10.4081/pr.2019.7951 - 23 May 2019
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This report presents a case of an eight-year-old girl affected by a progeroid syndrome of unclear genetic origins. The patient’s dental history included oligodontia, premature deciduous exfoliation and roots abnormalities. She was treated with comprehensive oral rehabilitation using dentures. Oral health instructions were [...] Read more.
This report presents a case of an eight-year-old girl affected by a progeroid syndrome of unclear genetic origins. The patient’s dental history included oligodontia, premature deciduous exfoliation and roots abnormalities. She was treated with comprehensive oral rehabilitation using dentures. Oral health instructions were given during the whole treatment and follow-up period. The goal of improving the masticatory function and the esthetic was achieved, allowing the patient to increase her social abilities and self-confidence. Full article
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Sclerosing Angiomatoid Nodular Transformation Presend Nodulartransformation Presenting with Abdominal Hemorrhage: First Report in Infancy
by Gloria Pelizzo, Vincenzo Villanacci, Luisa Lorenzi, Orietta Doria, Anna Maria Caruso, Vincenza Girgenti, Elettra Unti, Laura Putignano, Gabrio Bassotti and Valeria Calcaterra
Pediatr. Rep. 2019, 11(2), 7848; https://doi.org/10.4081/pr.2019.7848 - 23 May 2019
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A limited number of sclerosing Angiomatoid Nodular Transformation (SANT) have been reported in pediatric age. We describe the first case of SANT occurring in a nine-week-old female infant that was admitted to our unit for severe abdominal distension and rectal bleeding. Enlarged spleen [...] Read more.
A limited number of sclerosing Angiomatoid Nodular Transformation (SANT) have been reported in pediatric age. We describe the first case of SANT occurring in a nine-week-old female infant that was admitted to our unit for severe abdominal distension and rectal bleeding. Enlarged spleen was detected on physical examination. Laboratory investigations revealed severe anemia and coagulation abnormalities. Abdominal ultrasound and computed tomography revealed ascites and splenomegaly with a large mass at the lower medial splenic pole. A diagnosis of intraabdominal hemorrhage was presumed and an exploratory laparotomy was performed. A complete transformation of the giant splenomegaly to bossellated masses and multiple bleeding capsular ruptures without subcapsular hematoma were found and an urgent splenectomy was performed. At histology, a SANT was diagnosed (CD34, CD31, CD8 positivity). The postoperative follow up was uneventful. SANT may also occur in infancy with a potentially lifethreatening presentation. Splenectomy may represent the only treatment in severe cases. Full article
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