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- Title
Laparoscopic identification and removal of focal lesions in persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy.
- Authors
Bax, N. M. A.; van der Zee, D. C.; de Vroede, M.; Jansen, M.; Nikkels, P. G. J.; Nikkels, J
- Abstract
<bold>Background: </bold>Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy (PHHI) is a heterogeneous condition. A number of children have focal lesions, and removal of these lesions is curative. However, these lesions are difficult to detect, even during surgery. A laparoscopic approach is beneficial.<bold>Methods: </bold>Two children with PHHI underwent laparoscopic pancreatic inspection at 32 and 29 days of age, respectively.<bold>Results: </bold>In both children, a lesion was easily found in the head of the pancreas. The lesions looked more lobular, had a more pronounced blood supply, and appeared to have a firmer texture than the remaining pancreas. Enucleation was curative.<bold>Conclusion: </bold>A laparoscopic approach seems to be ideal for patients with PHHI not only because of the magnification but also because of the delicate surgery it allows and the avoidance of major abdominal wall problems.
- Subjects
HYPOGLYCEMIA in newborn infants; LAPAROSCOPIC surgery; INSULIN shock; NEONATAL diseases; ENDOSCOPIC surgery; LAPAROSCOPY
- Publication
Surgical Endoscopy & Other Interventional Techniques, 2003, Vol 17, Issue 5, p833
- ISSN
1866-6817
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1007/s00464-002-4268-4