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Neonatal small left colon syndrome is a rare cause of bowel obstruction. Its etiology remains unknown, but a significant association has been noted between maternal diabetes and small left colon. No reported cases within the same family could be found in the literature, excepting 2 sets of twins. We report 3 cases of small left colon syndrome in 3 consecutive sisters born of a nondiabetic mother. This raises the question of a genetic factor in its etiology.
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- Sophie Maurin
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Poitiers, Poitiers, France.
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- Department of Neonatology, University of Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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Desseauve D, Dugué-Marechaud M, Maurin S, Gatibelza MÈ, Vequeau-Goua V, Mergy-Laurent M, Levard G, Pierre F. Performance du diagnostic anténatal et évolution postnatale des malformations pulmonaires congénitales. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 43:278-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gyobfe.2015.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2014] [Accepted: 02/05/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Kayemba-Kay's S, Couvrat-Carcauzon V, Goua V, Podevin G, Marteau M, Sapin E, Levard G. Unilateral pulmonary agenesis: a report of four cases, two diagnosed antenatally and literature review. Pediatr Pulmonol 2014; 49:E96-102. [PMID: 24178867 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.22920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2013] [Accepted: 09/06/2013] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Pulmonary agenesis is a rare congenital malformation of lung development defined as complete absence of lung tissues, bronchi, and pulmonary vessels; it may be uni- or bilateral. The right-sided form carries the poorest prognosis due to severity of co-existent anomalies. Its diagnostic circumstances are variables: first reported cases were diagnosed at autopsy, but early postnatal as well as fortuitous discovery have been reported. In recent years, progress in obstetrical imaging has made antenatal diagnosis possible so that fetal ultrasound and MRI allow early diagnosis and refinement by permitting the elimination of differential diagnoses (diaphragmatic hernia, cystic adenomatoid malformation of the lung, giant lobar emphysema, and situs inversus). This anomaly is compatible with normal life provided co-existent malformations are thoroughly investigated and managed in a multidisciplinary setting. We report four cases of lung agenesis two of which were diagnosed antenatally at 23rd and 30th weeks of gestation respectively. Our aim is to describe the circumstances having led to diagnosis and report both follow-up and outcome of our patients.
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- S Kayemba-Kay's
- Neonatal Medicine Section, Service de Pédiatrie & Médecine Néonatale, Victor Jousselin Hospital, Dreux, France
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Kayemba-Kays S, Fromont-Hankard G, Lettelier G, Gabriel S, Levard G. Leydig cell tumour revealed by bilateral gynecomastia in a 15-year-old adolescent: a patient report. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2010; 23:1195-9. [PMID: 21284336 DOI: 10.1515/jpem.2010.188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Pubertal gynecomastia is common, and may affect up to 70% adolescents boys. Its course is spontaneously benign with resolution occurring by age 18 years. Although the exact physio-pathological mechanism remains unknown, it is thought to result from hormonal imbalance between estrogens and testosterone at puberty. Association with Leydig cell tumour is more common in adults, so that scrotal ultrasound is part of routine work up. A 15-years-old boy with Leydig cell tumour revealed by bilateral gynecomastia is reported. Diagnosing this condition requires high level of suspicion, we suggest that clinicians always do a testicular examination on adolescents especially if they have gynecomastia, scrotal ultrasound may be performed in boys aged > or =14 years with gynecomastia that measures > or =4 cm, should there be any doubt.
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- S Kayemba-Kays
- Unité d'Endocrinologie Pédiatrique, Département Médico-Chirurgical de Pédiatrie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Poitiers, France.
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Maurin S, Diaz V, Nassimi A, Gaudin J, Mcheik J, Gatibelza M, Couvrat V, Grosos C, Larmure O, Levard G. CL158 - Devenir à long terme des enfants opérés de hernie diaphragmatique. Arch Pediatr 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s0929-693x(10)70378-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Mcheik JN, Gaudin J, Levard G. Études tomodensitométriques néonatales de l’os maxillaire dans les fentes labiopalatines unilatérales. ANN CHIR PLAST ESTH 2008; 53:430-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anplas.2007.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2007] [Accepted: 10/16/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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McHeik JN, Gaudin J, Levard G. [Cleft lip and palate: indications for radiological postnatal explorations]. Arch Pediatr 2008; 15:1388-92. [PMID: 18722755 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcped.2008.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2007] [Revised: 04/05/2008] [Accepted: 06/25/2008] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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AIM We evaluated the utility of systematic neonatal radiological explorations in 20 instances of isolated cleft lip and palate in 20 cases. METHODS This study included 13 infants with prenatal ultrasound diagnosis. The type of cleft and possible associated anomalies were noted. A systematic chromosomal test was done. In 7 cases, the cleft lip was noted at birth. Postnatal outcome was obtained and a clinical examination and radiological explorations were carried out. RESULTS For the cases with prenatal diagnosis, the chromosomal test was normal in 11 cases and we noted associated anomalies in three cases. For the cases with neonatal diagnosis, the chromosomal test was normal in 6 cases and 1 infant had associated anomalies. CONCLUSIONS The biological and radiological explorations can be numerous. In our study, the systematic neonatal radiological explorations did not find more elements compared with neonatal clinical examinations. The high risk of having a chromosomal anomaly in children with cleft lip requires systematic prenatal chromosomal exploration.
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- J N McHeik
- Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, hôpital Jean-Bernard, CHU de Poitier, cité hospitalière de la Milétrie, Poitiers cedex, France.
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In haemodynamically stable children with splenic trauma, conservative treatment is recommended to preserve the spleen and prevent potentially lethal post-splenectomy infectious complications. We report on the case of a 11-year-old child who suffered a fistula of a huge subcapsular splenic hematoma into the colon, 16 days after the traumatism. Decision to sustain the non-operative treatment allowed the preservation of the spleen without complications.
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- V Couvrat
- Département médicochirurgical de pédiatrie, hôpital J-Bernard, CHU de Poitiers, 2, rue de la Milétrie, BP 577, 86021 Poitiers cedex, France
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Hameury F, Mcheik J, Lardy H, Gaudin J, Petit T, Ravasse P, Robert M, Maurage C, Levard G. Sténose acquise non hypertrophique du pylore chez l'enfant. Arch Pediatr 2007; 14:330-3. [PMID: 17187970 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcped.2006.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2006] [Accepted: 11/13/2006] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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UNLABELLED Pediatric non hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (NHPS) are uncommon. Their causes and treatments are debated. MATERIAL AND METHOD Retrospective review of all cases of NHPS from 3 pediatric surgery services during the period 1984-2002. RESULTS Six children, aged 17 months to 15 years, underwent surgery for NHPS. Clinical symptoms, food vomiting and loss of weight, were present for several weeks before the diagnosis of NHPS was made. The diagnosis was peptic stenosis in 3 cases and has not been established in 3 cases. Search for Helicobacter pylori was negative in all cases. Failure of specific medical treatment and endoscopic dilatations led to pyloric resection in 3 cases and pyloroplasty in 3 cases. Post operative course was uneventful with normal oral feeding and normalisation of weight status. Histologic data were aspecific. No recurrence was observed. DISCUSSION We discuss the origin of the pyloric stenosis, regarding clinical, operative and pathological data: were the stenosis the cause or consequence of peptic ulcer? Peptic disease is always advocated, but difficult to prove and may be excessively incriminated. Late symptomatic congenital and acquired idiopathic pyloric stenosis should be recalled. In all cases of proved pyloric stenosis, after failure of medical and endoscopic treatment, a simple surgical procedure (pyloroplasty) associated with medical treatment seems to be effective. CONCLUSION The diagnosis of NHPS should be suspected in a child with food vomiting and loss of weight if his age is not concordant with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. Upper gastro-intestinal series and endoscopy are diagnostic. The precise cause of the stenosis is more difficult to asses. When the medical treatment fails, a pyloroplasty is usually curative.
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- F Hameury
- Département médicochirurgical de pédiatrie, hôpital J.-Bernard, CHU de Poitiers, 2 rue de la Milétrie, BP 577, 86021 Poitiers cedex, France
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McHeik JN, Levard G. Réparation chirurgicale néonatale des fentes labiales : impact psychologique chez les mères. Arch Pediatr 2006; 13:346-51. [PMID: 16531024 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcped.2006.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2005] [Accepted: 01/20/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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AIM To investigate the psychological impact on mothers of an early neonatal cleft lip repair. METHODS Between January and December 2004 mothers of 24 infants born with a cleft lip completed psychological interviews and questionnaires 1 month after neonatal repair. We evaluated the psychological impact on mothers of antenatal and postnatal diagnosis. We noted the parental preferences for the timing of cleft repair and their satisfaction after neonatal repair. RESULTS Stress, incomprehension and anxiety were often noted. Most mothers preferred their infant to receive neonatal repair. We noted a great satisfaction after neonatal cleft lip repair. DISCUSSION We are currently encouraging early repair in the full-term baby as the optimum, reliable and safe method of management of newborns with cleft lip. Mothers expressed a preference for and greater satisfaction with neonatal repair. Parental preferences should routinely be considered in deciding the timing of this procedure.
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- J N McHeik
- Département Médicochirurgical de Pédiatrie, CHU de Poitiers, France.
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The wandering spleen is caused by congenital absence of fixating ligaments or abnormally long ligaments. It is an uncommon clinical entity, which rarely affects children. The clinical presentation of wandering spleen is variable, but the most dangerous complication is splenic torsion. A 7 year-old boy presented with abdominal pain and vomiting. The abdominal ultrasound scan discovered spleen ischemia. Volvulus of the spleen was evoked. Laparotomy was carried out and the patient underwent splenectomy. In this case the anatomical means of spleen fixity were absent. Because wandering spleen is uncommon in the paediatric population, a heightened awareness of the condition is required for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. The treatment of choice is splenopexy, while if splenic necrosis is present, splenectomy is required.
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- J N McHeik
- Département médico-chirurgical de pédiatrie, hôpital Jean-Bernard, CHU de Poitiers, 350, avenue Jacques-Coeur, BP 577, 86021 Poitiers cedex, France.
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Mcheik JN, Beauchant M, Levard G. Drainage perendoscopique d'une plaie traumatique des voies biliaires chez l'enfant. Arch Pediatr 2005; 12:427-30. [PMID: 15808433 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcped.2005.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2004] [Accepted: 01/22/2005] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Non-operative management of hepatic injury in children with abdominal trauma represents a standard of care. A major duct injury with persistent bile leakage may result from trauma to the liver. This injury is of concern in patients treated non operatively because it generally requires major hepatic surgery. We report on a case of a 13-year-old boy with an hepatic duct injury from trauma in which healing occurred without surgical repair or resection.
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- J N Mcheik
- Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, CHU de Poitiers, 350 avenue Jacques-Coeur, BP 57, 86021 Poitiers cedex, France.
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UNLABELLED The Bannayan-Zonana is a dominant autosomal polymalformation syndrome. CASE REPORT We report a case of Bannayan-Zonana syndrome in a 3-year-old girl, who presented with macrocephaly and a cervical lipoma. The patient's mother had neurofibromatosis I. No mutation in the PTEN gene was found. The slowly progressive lipoma increased with age and the surgical reduction was necessary. COMMENTARIES Macrocephaly is constant in different syndromes characterized with multiple hamartomas. The multiple hamartomas syndrome represents an entity with a high variability of expression.
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- J N Mcheik
- Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, centre hospitalo-universitaire de Poitiers, 350, avenue Jacques-Coeur, BP 577, 86021 Poitiers, France.
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UNLABELLED The Johanson-Blizzard syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive syndrome. This syndrome includes congenital aplasia of the cutis, aplasia of the alae nasi, bilateral hearing loss, dental malformations and pancreatic insufficiency. CASE REPORT We report a sporadic case male infant from nonconsanguineous parents. He presented aplasia of the cutis and high anorectal malformation, associated with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. A colostomy was performed at birth and anorectal atresia was corrected surgically at two months. Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency required immediate enzyme supplementation.
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- J N Mcheik
- Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, centre hospitalo-universitaire de Poitiers, rue de la milétrie, 86021 Poitiers, France.
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This study attempts to define the effect of early repair on the surgical procedure and immediate outcome of cleft lip surgery. The first part deals with 263 consecutive cleft lip repairs (218 infants) categorized retrospectively by age at operation. 123 patients (150 cleft lips) were operated on during the first 4 weeks of life; a subgroup of 40 infants was operated on at a week or less of age; 95 patients (113 cleft lips) were operated at an older age (1 to 12 months). There were no significant difference in immediate surgical result between the groups and there was no apparent difference in the operative results as defined by whether or not the child needed subsequent revision. We are currently encouraging early repair in the full-term baby as the optimum method of management of newborns with cleft lip.
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- J N Mcheik
- Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, CHU, cité hospitalière de La Milétrie, hôpital Jean-Bernard, BP 577, 86021 Poitiers, France.
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Cowden's disease is an autosomal dominantly inherited syndrome characterized by mucocutaneous lesions and multiple hamartomas. We report here a 12 years-old boy case with craniomegally, intestinal polyps, epilepsy and multiadenomatous goiter. All the lesions were beginnings. The predisposing genetic defect has been assignated to chromosomal 10 (PTEN-gene mutation). A long term follow-up is necessary because of the risk of malignancies.
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- J N Mcheik
- Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, centre hospitalier universitaire de Poitiers, 350, avenue Jacques-Caeur, BP 577, 86021 Poitiers, France.
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UNLABELLED The conventional cannulae position in laparoscopic appendectomy does not permit good visualization of the appendix, especially if it is in a retrocaecal or pelvic position. In children, the smaller dimension of the peritoneal cavity aggravates this problem. METHOD In order to optimize appendix visualization, we propose a modification of the cannulae position associated with extraabdominal appendectomy. Two trocars are inserted, one in the umbilicus under direct vision and one in the midline above the pubic symphysis. The telescope is inserted in the second cannula. The appendix is delivered via the umbilical trocar incision and a conventional appendectomy is performed. RESULTS During a one-year period, 38 appendectomies were performed. In 29 cases (76.3 %) the technique was successful. In 9 patients (4 with peritonitis, 4 with a retrocaecal and one with a pelvic appendix) a third trocar was necessary to complete the operation. We had two conversions (5.2 %), one to open surgery and one to intraabdominal laparoscopic appendectomy. Mean operation time was 19 min. There were two infectious complications (one parietal and one intraabdominal). CONCLUSIONS The excellent visualization permitted considerable time gain. Infectious complications were also low. This method is suggested as an alternative procedure for appendectomy, especially in children, because of their favorable anatomy.
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- I Valioulis
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, University Hospital of Poitiers, Poitiers, France.
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Levard G. [Acute intestinal intussusception in infants. Physiopathology, diagnosis, emergency treatment]. Rev Prat 2001; 51:1731-6. [PMID: 11759545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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- G Levard
- Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, CHU de Poitiers, 86021 Poitiers
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UNLABELLED Staghorn lithiases in the infant are rare. We report a staghorn lithiasis related to high calcium intake due to the exclusive use of the mineral water Hépar. CASE REPORT In an eight-month-old infant, an abdominal film performed for repeated urinary symptoms showed a right-sided staghorn lithiasis. Past history revealed that his diet had contained as high as four times the recommended daily intake for calcium (1,750 mg) related to the exclusive use of Hépar mineral water. The latter had been discontinued one month prior to admission. Excessive doses of vitamin D (1,480 U/day) were given at this time. Blood tests were normal. Treatment combined surgical removal of the stone by right pyelolithotomy, and three extracorporeal lithotrity courses. A postoperative infection had a simple course after antibiotics. CONCLUSION This staghorn lithiasis is the second case report to complications associated with long-term exclusive intake of Hépar mineral water in an infant. It has been likely favored by excessive doses of vitamin D. It emphasizes the danger of the exclusive use of high-calcium mineral water.
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- J P Saulnier
- Service de pédiatrie, hôpital Jean-Bernard, CHU, BP 577, 86021 Poitiers, France
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- I Valioulis
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, University Hospital of Poitiers, Poitiers, and Department of Paediatric Urology, Fondation Hôpital Saint Joseph, Paris, France
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TOPIC Highly efficient retrovirus-mediated gene transfer into hepatocytes in vivo has been previously reported in the rat. Before considering human applications of these techniques in the treatment of inherited liver diseases, it was necessary to document its efficiency in a large animal model. Lamb was choosen because the liver was similar to human liver regarding size and anatomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS To induce hepatocyte division which is necessary for infection with retroviral particles, animals were subjected to a left hepatectomy. Kinetics of liver regeneration were assessed on sequential liver biopsies after partial hepatectomy in order to provide an evaluation of the peak of maximal liver regeneration in a first animal group. Recombinant retroviruses encoding a reporter gene (E. coli beta galactosidase) were then perfused through the portal vein of the regenerating liver in a second animal group. RESULTS The more intense liver regeneration occurred from one to 6 days after partial hepatectomy, with the highest thymidine kinase rate and MIB-1 antibody staining on the second day. The proportion of genetically modified lamb hepatocytes expressing the reporter gene was less than 1%, despite the use of higher titers of retroviral particles than those described in previous reports. CONCLUSION The results obtained in rodent livers with this in vivo gene transfer methodology cannot currently be scaled up in a large ruminant model. The efficacy of vectors has to be tested in other large mammals before planning gene therapy trials for the treatment of inherited liver diseases.
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- G Podevin
- Service de Chirurgie Pédiatrique, CHU de Poitiers, France
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Three cases of intractable chylothorax secondary to thoracic lymphatic dysplasia were treated by pleuroperitoneal shunt insertion. These cases included one with Gorham's syndrome, and one case with a bilateral chylothorax and chylous ascites. Pleuroperitoneal shunts allowed an adequate internal drainage in all cases, alleviating protein and lymphocyte losses caused by recurrent pleural taps. In the third case with chylous ascites, valved shunts were used to avoid reflux between the peritoneal cavity and the pleural space. Such palliative therapy did not change the bad prognosis of these patients with lymphatic disorders but improved the children's quality of life.
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- G Podevin
- Unité de chirurgie pédiatrique, CHU La Milétrie, Poitiers, France
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Saulnier JP, Nassimi A, Cardona J, Gambert C, Barret D, Berthier M, Levard G, Oriot D. [Bacteroides fragilis meningitis revealing a meningorectal fistula]. Arch Pediatr 1998; 5:641-3. [PMID: 9759210 DOI: 10.1016/s0929-693x(98)80171-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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UNLABELLED Cases of meningitis due to Bacteroides fragilis are rare; we report a case revealing a meningorectal fistula. CASE REPORT A 2-month-old infant developed a severe sepsis syndrome following a rectosigmoidoscopy for rectal bleeding. Lumbar puncture diagnosed bacterial meningitis. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) culture evidenced B fragilis with betalactamase. The initial antibiotherapy was changed for imipenem-metronidazole, which is at present the recommended antibiotherapy. Malformation including pre-spinal tumor and meningorectal fistula was evoked on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and confirmed by surgery. The outcome was favorable after surgery and antibiotherapy. CONCLUSION B fragilis meningitis are usually associated with sepsis, whose origin is obvious. In our case, meningitis was isolated, revealing a meningorectal fistula.
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Millot F, Brizard F, Babin P, Canioni D, Macintyre E, Levard G, Gambert C, Ricour C, Guilhot F. t(3;17)(q21;q25) in Epstein-Barr virus associated peripheral T-cell lymphoma: a paediatric case. Br J Haematol 1998; 100:331-4. [PMID: 9488622 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2141.1998.00556.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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We describe an immunocompetent 8-year-old boy with a serological profile indicating chronic infection by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) who developed subcutaneous and pulmonary lesions related to a peripheral T-cell proliferation. No clonal rearrangement of T-cell receptor or immunoglobulin genes was seen. However, the finding of a t(3;17)(q21;q25) in 44 metaphases from one skin lesion demonstrated a clonal origin. We also showed that the proliferative T cells contained EBV genome leading to the diagnosis of EBV-associated peripheral T-cell lymphoma. Further cytogenetic and molecular studies are needed to identify genes implicated in the pathogenesis of this haematological malignancy.
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MESH Headings
- Child
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 17/genetics
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 3/genetics
- Herpesvirus 4, Human
- Humans
- Karyotyping
- Lung Neoplasms/genetics
- Lung Neoplasms/virology
- Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous/genetics
- Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous/virology
- Lymphoma, T-Cell, Peripheral/genetics
- Lymphoma, T-Cell, Peripheral/virology
- Male
- Skin Neoplasms/genetics
- Skin Neoplasms/virology
- Translocation, Genetic
- Tumor Virus Infections/genetics
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- F Millot
- Department of Clinical Haematology, Hospital Jean Bernard, Poitiers, France
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Cryptorchidism is frequently associated with gastroschisis, yet little is published on its management in such circumstances. In a review of 10 consecutive boys with gastroschisis since 1980, 4 had undescended testes. Gestational age and birth weight did not differ from the 6 boys with normally descended testes. The first two patients had associated arthrogryposis multiplex congenita. The first underwent bilateral orchidopexy at 9 years of age for inguinal testes. In the second patient, the left testis was intraabdominal at the level of the sigmoid colon at birth; at 3 months of age, when a left inguinal hernia repair was required, left groin exploration revealed the testis at the internal ring and orchidopexy was performed successfully. In the third patient the left spermatic vessels were divided at the time of gastroschisis repair and the testis anchored in the prebubic area. The second-stage orchidopexy was performed at 16 months. In the last patient the intraabdominal testis could be placed in a scrotal pouch without mobilisation or division of the vessels. From our experience and a review of the literature we conclude that: 1) undescended testes are frequently associated with gastroschisis; 2) mechanical factors rather than prematurity are likely responsible for this association; 3) if the testis easily reaches the scrotum, orchidopexy can be done safely at the time of gastroschisis repair; 4) if the testis does not reach easily and appears to have a gubernaculum, it may be preferable to leave it in place since spontaneous descent can occur.
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- G Levard
- Department of Surgery, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University, Quebec, Canada
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BACKGROUND The increasing experience with prenatal ultrasonographic diagnosis allows detection of more and more mild urinary tract anomalies. Thus, the clinical significance of many pyelectasis detected before birth is not known. PATIENTS AND METHODS From a retrospective study of 78 patients, we determined the positive predictive value (PPV) of prenatal ultrasound findings for urinary tract malformations. RESULTS This PPV was 27.3% when the prenatal pelvic dilatation was isolated, but grew up to 100% if a caliceal dilatation was associated. Renal pelvic diameter in the third trimester of pregnancy could predict the degree of post-natal renal impairment, as pelvic size was 6.7 +/- 2.15 mm for the post-natal pyelectasis group, significatively smaller than 13.4 +/- 3 mm in the ureteropelvic junction obstruction group (grade 1) and than 17 +/- 9 mm in other pathological renal units. On the other hand, antenatal ultrasound had a bad sensibility for vesico-ureteral reflux detection, four primary reflux among 14 being detected without homolateral antenatal ultrasound anomaly. CONCLUSION According these results, we propose a post-natal diagnostic strategy. Urological explorations are performed when the prenatal renal pelvic diameter is larger than 10 mm. If the postnatal ultrasound shows an isolated pyelectasis below this level, a clinical follow-up is advised, the parents being informed of the possibility of vesico-ureteral reflux and of the necessity to perform a cytobacteriological exam of urines in case of unexplained fever.
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- G Podevin
- Unité de chirurgie pédiatrique, clinique chirurgicale, CHU La Milétrie, Poitiers, France
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Levard G, Podevin J, Levillain P, Podevin G. Congenital neoplasm of the clitoris. J Urol 1997; 157:649. [PMID: 8996391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- G Levard
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital of Poitiers, France
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Boussemart T, Nasimi A, Drouineau J, Berthier M, Levard G, Oriot D. Life-threatening haemorrhage from an ulcerated haemangioma: treatment by transcutaneous in-situ sclerosis. Eur J Pediatr 1995; 154:939. [PMID: 8582413 DOI: 10.1007/bf01957513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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We report on a newborn baby, exposed to valproic acid in utero, with the typical dysmorphic features of the fetal valproate syndrome and omphalocele. One identical case has already been reported after valproic acid exposure in utero.
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- T Boussemart
- Centre Hospitalier, Universitaire de Poitiers, France
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Garnier P, Levard G, Barga F, Richard P, Laelyde J. P64 Pseudohermaphrodisme masculin en perigde neonatales. Agenesie et dysgenesie testiculaires hypotheses physiopathologiques. A propos de deux observations. Arch Pediatr 1995. [DOI: 10.1016/0929-693x(95)90076-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Raymond F, Levard G, Bataille B. [Sacral bone tuberculosis in a 6 year-old child]. Arch Pediatr 1994; 1:489-92. [PMID: 7951834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Spinal tuberculosis is now rare in developed countries; its appearance in sacral vertebrae is exceptional. CASE REPORT A 6 year-old boy was admitted because he had suffered from lumbar pain and rigidity for 24 hours, limiting anterior flexion. X-rays of the spine was normal, but a CT-scan showed lytic lesions of the sacrum. Bone scintigraphy showed no inflammatory lesions. Ewing sarcoma was diagnosed: surgical biopsy showed a cold abscess containing many bacilli that where resistant to decoloration with acid-alcohol. They were cultured for 12 days and identified as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The boy had been given a BCG vaccination at the age of 2 years and was not immunodeficient. He was treated with isoniazid, rifampin and pyrazinamide for 2 months followed by isoniazid plus rifampin for 1 year. A cold abscess in the presacral area rupturing into the sacro-iliac articulation pointed above the left iliac wing during treatment and was treated by surgical debridement. Eighteen months later, the boy is well but still avoids bending. CONCLUSION A sacrally located bone tuberculosis is difficult to diagnose. Careful therapy is necessary to avoid sequelae that may lead to spinal curvature.
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- F Raymond
- Service de pédiatrie, hôpital Jean-Bernard, Poitiers, France
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Complete transection of sympathic and parasympathic nerves is an inevitable consequence of intestinal transplantation. The aim of this experiment was to study if extrinsic denervation alters the motor function of the graft. Ten large-white piglets were used. In Group 1 control (5 animals), a segment of distal ileum was isolated on its intact neurovascular pedicle as a Thirty-Vella loop. In Group 2 study (5 animals), a Thiry-Vella loop of distal ileum was transplanted as a free autograft. The motility of intestinal loops was studied by intraluminal pressure recording at the 8th and 15th postoperative days, on conscious animals fasted for 24 hours. The measured patterns were period (P), duration (D), maximal amplitude (A) and speed of migration (S) of phases III of migratory myoelectric complexes (MMCs). One hundred and seven MMCs were recorded and compared between Group 1 and Group 2. The results were as follows: mean (+/- sem) of Group 1 vs mean (+/- sem) of Group 2. P (min) = 68.5 (+/- 8.1) vs 54.2 (+/- 3.2)(NS); D (min) = 5.9 (+/- 0.2) vs 5.9 (+/- 0.1) (NS); A (cmH2O) = 73.9 (+/- 4.1) vs 83.4 (+/- 3.2) (NS); S (cm/min) = 5 (+/- 1.1) vs 6.2 (+/- 1) (NS). The motor function of the loops was studied following intraluminal perfusion of a cholinergic compound (carbachol) at doses of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 mg. The mean and the maximal pressures were recorded during 3 minutes from the 2nd minute following injection of carbachol.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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- G Levard
- Clinique Chirurgicale, CHRU et Université de Médicine, Poitiers, France
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Two cases of torsion of the gallbladder in children (ages 5 and 7) are reported, and the relevant literature is reviewed. The condition is extremely rare in the pediatric population, and the correct diagnosis is rarely made preoperatively. However, the clinical presentation may be evocative of the diagnosis. Ultrasonography is helpful for the diagnosis, but ultrasonographic modifications of the gallbladder occur after the onset of the pain. The treatment of this condition is early cholecystectomy.
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- G Levard
- Department of Surgery, CHRU Poitiers, France
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Richer JP, Sakka M, Levard G, Lefort E, Carretier M, Barbier J. [Volvulus of the superior mesenteric area and congenital variation of the colonic fixation. Human Ontogenesis and Physiopathology. Apropos of a case in an adolescent]. J Chir (Paris) 1994; 131:55-9. [PMID: 8207096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Volvulus of the superior mesenteric territory involving the left and transverse colon is rare. Congenital variations of intestinal fixation have been implicated. We report a case observed in an adolescent which illustrates this hypothesis. There was a fixation of pancreatosplenic region and the left colic angle. The duodenopancreas and the right, transverse and left colon were mobile. Human ontogenesis of the colon could provide a pathophysiologic explanation. During foetal development, the intestine results from unequal growth of the different segments which undergo pressure from the different intra-abdominal contents. The fixation of the different parts of the intestine are independent from each other. Specific circumstances are required for variations in congenital fixation of the colon to led to late events responsible for mechanical volvulus.
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- J P Richer
- Service de Chirurgie Viscérale, Hôpital J. Bernard, Poitiers
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Two large bladder diverticula that induced severe micturition disturbances were surgically removed in a 5-year-old boy with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). One year after surgery, a new, asymptomatic diverticulum developed. This case is discussed in the light of nine similar cases that have already been published. It is concluded that EDS diverticula form a distinct group characterized by postoperative recurrence. They are not due to vesicourethral obstruction but probably result from an anomaly of the vesical wall. They are responsible for micturition difficulties and urinary tract infections. Their unavoidable recurrence means that surgery should be restricted only to symptomatic patients.
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- G Levard
- Clinique Chirurgicale Infantile, Hôpital Bretonneau, Paris, France
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Levard G, Boige N, Vitoux C, Aigrain Y, Boureau M, Navarro J. [Neurocristopathy. The association of Hirschsprung's disease-ganglioneuroma with autonomic nervous system dysfunction in 2 children]. Arch Fr Pediatr 1989; 46:595-7. [PMID: 2604514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Two children with the coexistence of long segment Hirschsprung's disease, ganglioneuroblastoma with Ondine's curse in one case and autonomic nervous system impairment in the other are presented. All lesions may be related to aberrations of neural crest cell growth, their migration, or differentiation. A genetic etiology, and the link between Hirschsprung's disease and multiple endocrine adenomatosis is discussed. The combination of Hirschsprung's disease and a neurocristopathy strongly suggests that exploration of the autonomic nervous system and APUD system be carried out.
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- G Levard
- Clinique Chirurgicale Infantile, Hôpital R. Debré, Paris
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Aigrain Y, Levard G, Boureau M. [Hernias in children]. Rev Prat 1987; 37:2782-5. [PMID: 3423688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Menasche P, Dunica S, Kural S, Touchot B, Chollet A, Steg G, Levard G, Lorente P, Piwnica A. An asanguineous reperfusion solution. An effective adjunct to cardioplegic protection in high-risk valve operations. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1984; 88:278-86. [PMID: 6748722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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The protection afforded by cardioplegia during elective ischemic arrest can be partly compromised by a reperfusion injury, which may impede the recovery of cardiac function. We previously showed experimentally that this postischemic damage could be largely avoided by an appropriate crystalloid reperfusate. The present study was thus undertaken to assess the effects of this "reperfusion solution" clinically. One hundred twelve patients undergoing valve replacement with the aid of hypothermic cardioplegia (K+ 12 mEq, Mg2+ 26 mEq) were prospectively divided in two groups: Group I (n = 49) received an unmodified blood reperfusate. In Group II (n = 63), 1 L of the reperfusion solution was delivered just prior to removal of the aortic clamp. The formulation of the reperfusion solution adhered to the following principles: (1) maintenance of cardioplegia (K+ = 15 mEq), (2) replenishment of Ca2+ stores (Ca2+ = 2.5 mEq), (3) substrate provision (glutamate = 2,942 gm), (4) buffering (pH = 7.70 at 28 degrees C), and (5) hyperosmolarity (370 mOsm). The two groups were matched for preoperative data except for a higher incidence of isolated aortic valve replacement (p = 0.01) in Group II. Also, the cross-clamp time (mean +/- standard error of the mean) was longer in Group II (94 +/- 4 minutes versus 63 +/- 4 minutes, p less than 10(-6]. The reperfusion solution was found to increase both the rate and extent of postischemic functional recovery, as evidenced by (1) a lower proportion of catecholamine-supported patients 48 hours after operation (9/63 [14.28%] versus 16/49 [32.6%] in the control group [p less than 0.03]) and (2) a lower amount (gamma/kg/min) of dobutamine required to achieve stable hemodynamics (11 +/- 1 versus 26 +/- 6 in the control group [p less than 0.03]). A similar recovery pattern was noted in the high-risk subgroup of patients with mitral valve disease. Further, serial postoperative hemodynamic measurements were performed in 31 randomly selected patients (10 control and 21 reperfused). Although the reperfused patients were found to be at higher risk because of lower preoperative cardiac indices and longer cross-clamp times, they consistently achieved better postoperative hemodynamics with a lower incidence of catecholamine support. This hemodynamic improvement was particularly reflected by a higher left ventricular stroke work index throughout the postoperative course, the difference being significant 6 hours and 12 hours postoperatively.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 400 WORDS)
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Levard G, Menasché P. [Long term results of vascular prosthesis in the treatment of aortoiliac stenosing lesions]. Rev Infirm 1983; 33:59-69. [PMID: 6556717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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