American Journal of Pediatrics

Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2017

  • Splenogonadal Fusion Presenting as Acute Torsion of Testis

    Sam Aruputha John, Ahamed Faiz Ali, Sunil Kumar, Rasha Kassem, Ali Hussain Ashkanani, Nawal Yakoub Akbar

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 28-31
    Received: Jun. 01, 2017
    Accepted: Aug. 17, 2017
    Published: Oct. 10, 2017
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    Abstract: Splenogonadal fusion (SGF) is a rare congenital anomaly noticed mainly in boys. The usual presentation is of testicular swelling and is managed most of the time with avoidable orchidectomy. Here we report a case of SGF in a one year old boy presenting with tender swelling on the left inguinal region and empty left scrotum. With the suspicion of tor... Show More
  • The Use of Insecticide Treated Bed Net in Children Under Five Years of Age in Alakahia Community, Rivers State

    Nalley Joy Chinwe, George Innocent Ocheyana, Opara Peace Ibo, Yaguo-ide Lucy Eberechukwu

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 32-41
    Received: May 24, 2017
    Accepted: Aug. 14, 2017
    Published: Oct. 17, 2017
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    Abstract: Insecticide Treated bed Net (ITN) is considered to be the most efficacious of all currently feasible interventions for malaria control in Africa. However, its use is still low in Rivers State. This study sought to evaluate the use of insecticide treated bed net, in under-five children in Alakahia, Rivers State. This was a cross-sectional study carr... Show More
  • A Rare Sporadic Polymalformative Syndrome with Congenital Abdominal Wall Defects. Caregivers and Parents Working Together Make Shared Ethical Decisions

    Eduardo Alfredo Duro, Maria Eva Pereyra

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 42-45
    Received: Apr. 10, 2017
    Accepted: May 08, 2017
    Published: Oct. 18, 2017
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    Abstract: Improvements in ultrasound technology and the appropriate timing of antenatal ultrasound has led to refined prenatal diagnosis and enhanced accuracy of diagnosis of fetal anomalies and makes it possible to treat or not at birth, because they have diverse etiology and prognosis. They has severe congenital common finding as thoracoabdominal defects, ... Show More
  • Substantiation Stages of Rehabilitation at the Patients with Metaepiphyseal Osteomyelitis

    Lukianenko Dmytro Mykolaiovych

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 46-50
    Received: May 03, 2017
    Accepted: May 22, 2017
    Published: Oct. 18, 2017
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    Abstract: Surgeons and orthopedists, which carried out medical and rehabilitative measures at the patients with metaepiphyseal osteomyelitis did not pay attention to the socio-psychological rehabilitation. Purpose of research is determination volume of methods for rehabilitation this group of patients. In our study we carried out sociological survey, using o... Show More
  • Elevated Blood Pressure Among Zimbabwean Urban Primary School Children Aged 5–11 Years

    Dube Adiele, Gundani Patrick Dube Morgan

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 51-57
    Received: Feb. 13, 2017
    Accepted: Apr. 01, 2017
    Published: Oct. 23, 2017
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    Abstract: Following few publications available with data on blood pressure profiles of Zimbabwean population, especially children and adolescents, few data exist on urban and rural school going children. The aims of this study were to examine the incidence of hypertension (HT) among Zimbabwean urban children residing in Kwekwe; and to determine the relations... Show More
  • Some Data on Surgical Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux

    Saimir Heta, Hysen Heta

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 58-61
    Received: Dec. 28, 2016
    Accepted: Feb. 06, 2017
    Published: Oct. 24, 2017
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    Abstract: Gastroesophageal refluxis such a terminal illness it’s solution is surgical intervention that has been a challenge for therapeutic treatment. This type of treatment has started properly by positioning the child during breastfed, by the use of drugs, such as omeprazole. Purpose of the study: determining the efficiency of surgical techniques for gast... Show More