Introduction Gastroschisis is considered to be an isolated abdominal wall defect that is infrequently associated with other anomalies. Case This case describes an infant with gastroschisis who developed refractory shock after an uncomplicated surgery for bowel atresia. He was found to have adrenal insufficiency secondary to septo-optic dysplasia with panhypopituitarism. Conclusion Gastroschisis...

BACKGROUND Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a severe malabsorption caused by bowel loss. Congenital intestinal anomalies (CIA) detectable by prenatal ultrasound as jejunoileal atresia, meconium peritonitis, complicated meconium ileus, and fetal volvulus can be responsible for SBS. AIMS This study aims to investigate either frequency of SBS or the morbidity in CIA population during the first admi...

The baby was born to a 24-year-old primigravida mother by cesarean section at 36 week gestation and weighed 2420 grams. Antenatal scan at 32 week gestation showed dilated bowel loops and polyhydramnios (Amniotic fluid index: 32 cm) suggestive of intestinal obstruction. He developed respiratory distress soon after birth and was referred to our unit. On examination, the baby had respiratory distr...

Platelet mass index (PMI) is an indicator of platelet functionality. This study aimed to examine the relationship between PMI and mechanical ventilation need in infants less than 1 year age who underwent gastrointestinal system surgery. We retrospectively reviewed medical records cases that surgery last 10 years (2010-2020) at Baskent University Konya Hospital. Demographic data, indications for...

This report concerns the results in a series of children who have had a resection of small bowel for obstruction in the neonatal period. The recovery rate after this procedure has improved, particularly at special centres, but the presence of multiple abnormalities such as cardiovascular disorders and prematurity increases the risk of operation. The first few days of the post-operative period a...

Introduction: Early diagnosis of biliary atresia is very important for better outcome of treatment. Ultrasonography is one of the diagnostic tools for early differentiation of  biliary atresia from other causes of neonatal cholestasis. It has been reported that triangular cord sign  (TACS) in sonography is a reliable sign for diagnosis of biliary atresia. The aim of this study was to re-assess ...

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) in the newborn results in limited intestinal absorptive capacity, leading especially to fatty acid (FA) malabsorption. It is unknown whether adaptation occurs in time in FA absorption, and whether this adaptation is chain-length dependent. The aid of the present study was to prospectively evaluate FA absorption and excretion during SBS in the newborn. Twenty-one neona...

The understanding of the intestinal inflammation occurring in the inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) has been immeasurably advanced by the development of the now numerous murine models of intestinal inflammation. The usefulness of this research tool in IBD studies has been enabled by our improved knowledge of mucosal immunity and thus our improved ability to interpret the complex responses of mi...