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[Mesenteric lymphangiomas of the small intestine in children]
Vestnik Khirurgii Imeni I. I. Grekova
|July 1, 1992
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Pediatric lymphangiomas of the small intestine mesentery present diagnostic challenges. This study details an optimal examination approach and surgical strategies for effective treatment in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Pathology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Context:
- Lymphangiomas of the small intestine mesentery are rare pediatric conditions.
- Diagnosis can be challenging due to nonspecific symptoms.
- Effective management requires tailored surgical approaches.
Purpose:
- To analyze cases of pediatric mesenteric lymphangioma.
- To identify diagnostic difficulties and propose optimal examination methods.
- To evaluate surgical treatment outcomes based on cyst localization and patient age.
Summary:
- Analysis of 15 pediatric cases (3 days to 12 years) with small intestine mesenteric lymphangiomas.
- Highlights diagnostic challenges and presents an optimized examination protocol for accurate diagnosis.
- Surgical intervention was performed on all patients, with methods individualized by cyst location and age, yielding positive treatment results.
Impact:
- Improved diagnostic accuracy for pediatric mesenteric lymphangiomas.
- Guidance on selecting appropriate surgical techniques for improved patient outcomes.
- Enhanced understanding of lymphangioma management in pediatric patients.
Abstract:
The authors have made an analysis of 15 cases with lymphangiomas of the small intestine mesentery in children aged from 3 days up to 12 years. Attention is called to problems in diagnosing this pathology. The optimum variant of examination is presented which allow the correct diagnosis to be made. All the children were operated upon. The method was chosen depending on localization of the cyst and on the patient's age. Good results of treatment were obtained.