Use of balloon dilatation for management of postoperative intestinal strictures in children with short bowel syndrome.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.01.040
Abstract: PURPOSE Children with short bowel syndrome (SBS) often require numerous operations to optimize intestinal function. Postoperative intestinal strictures are a complication that inhibits enteral feeding advancement and prolongs parenteral nutrition dependency, often requiring reoperation. Our… read more here.
Keywords: balloon dilatation; bowel; dilatation; intestinal strictures ... See more keywords
Vitamin D Status in Children With Short Stature: Accurate Determination of Serum Vitamin D Components Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry
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DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.707283
Abstract: Objective Vitamin D is critical for calcium and bone metabolism. Vitamin D insufficiency impairs skeletal mineralization and bone growth rate during childhood, thus affecting height and health. Vitamin D status in children with short stature… read more here.
Keywords: epi; vitamin status; short stature; vitamin ... See more keywords
Children With Short Stature Display Reduced ACE2 Expression in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells
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DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.912064
Abstract: Background The cause of short stature remains often unknown. The renin-angiotensin system contributes to growth regulation. Several groups reported that angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2)-knockout mice weighed less than controls. Our case-control study aimed to investigate… read more here.
Keywords: stature; short stature; reduced ace2; children short ... See more keywords