Physical Examination Look for a mass in the area of the fascial defect. The size of the fascial defect Generally asymptomatic , it may cause mild discomfort
When to suggest that the hernia is strangulated ?
acute incarcerated or strangulated hernias Painful, tender and irreducible Green, bile-stained vomit if obstruction present Discoloration of overlying skin
Risk factors Premature babies. In patients with Ehlers-Danlos Down syndrome may be present in up to 75% of infants weighing < 1,500 g
Clinical features -Asymptomatic. - Interfere with feeding if contain bowel wall .
Management (Infant) Observation and reassurance as these defects > 80% close by age 5 years . Rarely incarcerated.
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Management (In Adults) With increased abdominal pressure (such as with obesity, ascites, or pregnancy) More prone to incarceration and strangulation in an adult than in a child Adults who have symptoms should have a hernia repair
What are the indications for referral?
indications for referral 1-More than 1.5 cm defect. 2- Bowel incarceration or strangulation. 3- if persistant more than 5 years of age. 4-Children with large, proboscoid (large amount of redundant skin). 5-Signs of infection.
Proboscoid hernia warranting early repair
Case A 7-month-old male is brought in for a routine checkup. Only one testicle is palpable . The genital examination is otherwise within normal limits. Which one of the following would be most appropriate at this time?
Risk factors Prematurity Small for gestational age at birth.
What complications we are afraid of ?
Complications Inguinal hernia : 90 percent of congenital undescended testes Testicular torsion : 10 times more common in undescended testis. Testicular trauma infertility Testicular cancer : incidence is approximately 5.4 per 100,000
In physical examination The testicular examination in the infant and young child requires two hands. One hand is placed near the anterior superior iliac spine and the other on the scrotum The first hand is swept from the anterior iliac spine along the inguinal canal to gently express any retained testicular tissue into the scrotum
Refer to a pediatric urologist 1- No spontaneous descent by age 6 months 2- Boys older than 6 months 3- Who presents with severe abdominal or groin pain , owing to increased risk of hernia strangulation or torsion
Refer to a pediatric urologist 4- for evaluation of congenital adrenal hyperplasia and disorder of sexual development(DSD) in : All with bilateral nonpalpable testes All patients with unilateral nonpalpable testis with hypospadias or micropenis
Case A 7-month-old male is brought in for a routine checkup. Only one testicle is palpable . The genital examination is otherwise within normal limits. Which one of the following would be most appropriate at this time? A) Observation only, until 18 months of age B) Abdominal ultrasonography C) Urologic referral for surgical exploration D) HCG treatment for 3 months
Guideline statement Providers should not perform ultrasound (US) or other imaging modalities in the evaluation of boys with cryptorchidism prior to referral as these studies rarely assist in decision making. (Grade B) In boys with retractile testes , providers should assess the position of the testes at least annually to monitor for secondary ascent. (Grade B) Normal testicular volume and function can be achieved if cryptorchidism is corrected before age 18 months
In Bahra PHC 4 years old girl came with limping for 2 years
History
Seen by pediatric orthopedic
DDH Radiographic findings
DDH DDH Hilgenreiner line Perkin’s line
DEVELOPMENTAL DYSPLASIA OF THE HIP ( DDH )
Risk factors DDH breech position (The most significant) Oligohydramnios female sex incorrect lower-extremity swaddling positive family history of DDH
Swaddling DDH “ hip healthy swaddling of infants should allow enough room for hip and knee movement in the first few months of life to allow for optimal development of the infant hip “ POSNA, IHDI, AAOS
Physical Examination
Physical Examination Barlow and Ortolani sign Asymmetry Asymmetrical gluteal or thigh skin folds Positive Galeazzi sign Restricted or asymmetrical hip abduction
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History
Diagnosis Hip ultrasound is primary imaging technique for infants < 4 months old X-ray may be used for infants ≥ 4 months old
Screening All neonates should undergo a clinical examination for hip instability. Infants with risk factors should receive more careful screening that includes at least an examination by an experienced examiner and possibly ultrasonography.
Screening with U/S Screening with ultrasonography remains controversial... American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recommendations perform imaging study in infants < 6 months old with ≥ 1 risk factors of : Breech presentation Family history of DDH History of clinical hip instability
DDH Neonates treatment
DDH 6 -18 months ” Obtain reduction and maintain it without femoral head damage “ treatment
DDH > 18 months treatment
2 month old baby came with this
Umbilical granulomas commonly during the first few weeks of life. Normally, the cord dries and separates in 7–14 days. persistence and hypertrophy of the normal granulation tissue present at the base of the umbilicus Treatment : Cauterization with silver nitrate with repeated applications of isopropyl alcohol usually produces rapid healing of the granuloma .
If left untreated In some infants, secondary infection results in omphalitis Aggressive antibiotic therapy is necessary to prevent peritonitis and sepsis.