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[Surgical diseases of the stomach in children]

V P Kononuchenko, V K Litovka, V Z Moskalenko

    Klinichna Khirurhiia
    |September 14, 1999
    PubMed

    Insights

    This study reviewed 56 pediatric gastric disease cases, finding tumors in over half. Timely diagnosis and surgical treatment significantly improved outcomes for children with various gastric conditions.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Gastroenterology
    • Oncology

    Background:

    • Gastric diseases in children are diverse, ranging from benign conditions to malignant tumors.
    • Surgical intervention is often necessary for diagnosis and treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize the experience of diagnosis and surgical treatment for gastric diseases in pediatric patients.
    • To analyze the types of gastric pathologies encountered and their outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 56 pediatric cases undergoing surgical treatment for gastric diseases.
    • Analysis of patient demographics, diagnoses, surgical procedures, and outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Gastric tumors or tumor-like formations were found in 33 (58.93%) children, including 15 (26.79%) malignant cases.
    • Other diagnoses included traumatic injuries (5), gastric ulcer complications (7), erosive gastritis (5), gastric volvulus (2), cicatricial stenosis (3), and foreign bodies (2).
    • Timely diagnosis was a key factor in improving treatment results.

    Conclusions:

    • A wide spectrum of gastric diseases requires surgical management in children.
    • Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for successful surgical treatment and improved patient outcomes.

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