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Retrocaval Ureter in Children: A Report of Eight Cases

Issue: 
Vol 64, Issue 4: September (2015)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2014.120
Pages: 
397–9
Synopsis: 
Retrocaval ureter is a rare anomaly in the paediatric age group. Laparoscopy is a promising method for repair.

 ABSTRACT

Received: 
02 May, 2014
Accepted: 
05 Jun, 2014
PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
children
retrocaval ureter
Journal Authors: 
J-S Sun
G Zhang
T Lin
e-Published: 04 May, 2015

Nutritional Knowledge and Practices, Lifestyle Characteristics and Anthropometric Status of Turks and Caicos Islands Elementary School Children

Issue: 
Vol 64, Issue 1: Jan (2015) - Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Special Issue
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.111
Pages: 
29–36
Synopsis: 
Assessment of nutritional status and knowledge of 297 elementary school children in Turks and Caicos Islands revealed that most (70%) knew non-communicable diseases were related to diet and obesity. However, levels of physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption were low, while overweight/obesity level was high (41%).

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To assess nutritional status, knowledge, practices and lifestyle characteristics of Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) primary school children.

Subjects and Methods: Sociodemographic, nutrition knowledge and lifestyle information were collected via an interviewer-assisted questionnaire from grade 5 to 6 participants in a cross-sectional survey; anthropometrics were collected by trained interviewers.

Received: 
25 Feb, 2015
Accepted: 
18 Mar, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimjjan2015_29_36.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
children
Nutritional status
Turks and Caicos
Journal Authors: 
TE Maitland
S Malcolm
S Handfield
e-Published: 28 Apr, 2015

Follow-up of Pseudomembranous Colitis in Children Using Colonoscopy: A Case Report

Issue: 
Vol 64, Issue 4: September (2015)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2014.252
Pages: 
435–7
ABSTRACT
Received: 
08 Oct, 2014
Accepted: 
31 Oct, 2014
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimjsep2015_435_437.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Case Reports
Keywords: 
Colonoscopy
children
follow-up
pseudomembranous colitis
Journal Authors: 
Q Zhao
H Yuan
H Hu
MQ Yan
e-Published: 17 Apr, 2015

Paroxysmal Complete Atrioventricular Block: A Rare Cause of Syncope in Children

Issue: 
Vol 64, Issue 3: June (2015)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2013.199
Pages: 
275–8

 ABSTRACT

Received: 
14 Jul, 2013
Accepted: 
28 Nov, 2013
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimjjun2015_275_278.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Case Reports
Keywords: 
children
Electrophysiological study
event recorder
paroxysmal atrioventricular block
recurrent syncope
Journal Authors: 
H Olgun
N Ceviz
T Karagoz
e-Published: 12 Mar, 2015

Blunt Trauma in Paediatric Patients – Experience from a Small Centre

Issue: 
Vol 64, Issue 2: March (2015)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2014.069
Pages: 
126–30
Synopsis: 
This study sought to determine the incidence, aetiology, grades of abdominal organ injuries, diagnosis, management and outcome of blunt abdominal trauma in a paediatric population. Conservative treatment was appropriate for all stable patients with blunt abdominal trauma regardless of organ injury grade. The choice of non-operative treatment should be based predominantly on physiological response.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Despite great prevention efforts, blunt abdominal trauma still remains a leading cause of injury, especially in the paediatric population. Abdominal trauma is the main culprit of serious children’s injury and the most common area of initially missed diagnosis with a fatal outcome.

Received: 
12 Mar, 2014
Accepted: 
19 Jun, 2014
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimjmar2015_126_130.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
children
Blunt abdominal trauma
Journal Authors: 
I Djordjevic
A Slavkovic
Z Marjanovic
D Zivanovic
e-Published: 28 Jan, 2015

Systems for Paediatric Sepsis: A Global Survey

Issue: 
Vol 63, Issue 7: Dec (2014)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2013.326
Pages: 
703–10
Synopsis: 
Even among centres with no significant resource constraints and advanced medical systems, significant deficits in sepsis care exist. Early recognition and management remain a key issue and may be addressed through improved triage, augmented support for referring centres and public awareness.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To evaluate the resources available for early diagnosis and treatment of paediatric sepsis at hospitals in developing and developed countries.

Received: 
09 Dec, 2013
Accepted: 
21 Jan, 2014
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimjdec2014_703_710.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
children
infection
critical illness
sepsis
developing world
Journal Authors: 
KT Kang
HK Chandler
V Espinosa
N Kissoon
e-Published: 03 Sep, 2014

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura Associated with Hepatitis A Infection in a Five-year Old Boy: A Case Report

Issue: 
Vol 63, Issue 5: Sep (2014)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2013.176
Pages: 
536–8
ABSTRACT
 
Acute hepatitis A infection is usually a self-limiting disease and mostly asymptomatic in children younger than six years old. Extrahepatic autoimmune manifestations such as immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) have been reported rarely in children with acute hepatitis A infection. We report herein a paediatric case with ITP which is due to hepatitis A virus infection.
 
Received: 
05 Jun, 2013
Accepted: 
27 Aug, 2013
PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Case Reports
Keywords: 
children
infection
hepatitis A
thrombocytopaenia
thrombocytopenic purpura
Journal Authors: 
N Urganci
O Kilicaslan
D Kalyoncu
S Yilmaz
e-Published: 10 Jun, 2014

Evaluation of Serum Lipid Profiles in Turkish Children Aged Two to Eighteen Years

Issue: 
Vol 63, Issue 6: Oct (2014)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2013.063
Pages: 
588–95
Synopsis: 
Dyslipidaemia in children was evaluated according to age, gender, percentiles, mother’s education level, breastfeeding duration and area of residence. The prevalence of dyslipidaemia was 37.4%; periodic checks should be carried out to prevent cardiovascular risks.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate dyslipidaemia in children according to age, gender, percentiles, mother’s education level, breastfeeding duration and areas of residence.

Received: 
31 May, 2013
Accepted: 
23 Jun, 2014
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon toprak_et_al-lipid_profile_in_children.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
children
Turkey
lipids
serum ipids
Turkish children
Journal Authors: 
D Toprak
A Bukulmez
N Dogan
O Oztekin
T Koken
e-Published: 24 Feb, 2014

Observer Variability in Sonographic Measurement of Kidney Sizes among Children in Benin-City, Nigeria

Issue: 
Vol 62, Issue 9: Dec (2013)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2012.262
Synopsis: 
In this prospective cross-sectional study, ultrasonography was used to repeatedly measure kidney sizes by different observers in order to determine the level of inconsistency within and between replicate measurements of kidney size by a single and different observers. Replicate sonographic measurements by a single observer are more consistent, and therefore, more reliable than replicate measurements by different observers.
ABSTRACT
 
Aim: To assess the level of inconsistency in replicating sonographic kidney size measurements in a population of healthy Nigerian children.
Received: 
20 Sep, 2012
Accepted: 
17 Dec, 2013
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon eze_et_al-observer_variability_in_kidney_size_measurement.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Nigeria
children
sonography
observer variability
Journal Authors: 
CU Eze
C U Eze
TT Marchie
CC Ohagwu
K Ochie
e-Published: 18 Feb, 2014

Pre-published Manuscript

This manuscript has been assigned to a volume and issue but has not yet been published. It is either being edited, typeset or is in the proof stage of publication.
In the pre-published stage, this manuscript may contain statements, opinions, and information that have errors in facts, figures, or interpretation. Any final changes in this manuscript will be made at the time of publication and will be reflected in the final electronic version of the issue. The editors and authors and their respective employees are not responsible or liable for the use of any such inaccurate or misleading data, opinion or information contained in the articles in this section.

A Rare Cause of Rhabdomyolysis from Brucella: A Case Report

Issue: 
Vol 62, Issue 8: Nov (2013)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2012.261
ABSTRACT
 
Rhabdomyolysis is caused by myocyte necrosis, which results in the release of muscular cell contents into the circulation and extracellular fluid. We present a case of rhabdomyolysis due to brucella infection without any complications. Following the treatment applied for brucella, creatinine kinase level was significantly reduced. Rhabdomyolysis associated with brucella is rare in children.
 
Received: 
20 Sep, 2012
Accepted: 
25 Sep, 2012
PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Case Reports
Keywords: 
children
Turkey
rhabdomyolysis
Brucella
Journal Authors: 
S Davutoğlu
MI Turan
H Tan
e-Published: 18 Feb, 2014

Pre-published Manuscript

This manuscript has been assigned to a volume and issue but has not yet been published. It is either being edited, typeset or is in the proof stage of publication.
In the pre-published stage, this manuscript may contain statements, opinions, and information that have errors in facts, figures, or interpretation. Any final changes in this manuscript will be made at the time of publication and will be reflected in the final electronic version of the issue. The editors and authors and their respective employees are not responsible or liable for the use of any such inaccurate or misleading data, opinion or information contained in the articles in this section.

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