• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제61권3호
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• pp.304-309
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• 2023

Intestinal parasitic infections are a public health burden and a major cause of illness in developing countries. The diseases lead to various health threats, including growth retardation and mental health-related disorders, especially in children. We assessed the risk factors for intestinal parasitic infections among children aged 12-59 months residing in Nyamasheke District, Rwanda. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted using secondary data from 1,048 children aged 12-59 months whose stool samples were examined for the presence of intestinal parasites and whose results were registered in the laboratory information system in 2020. The prevalence of intestinal parasites in children aged 12-59 months was 53.2%. The dominant parasites were Ascaris lumbricoides (13.1%), followed by Giardia lamblia (10.9%), Entamoeba histolytica (7.9%), Trichuris trichiura (6.5%), hookworms (1.7%), and Taenia species (1.4%). A significant association was observed between intestinal parasites and the literacy of mothers or children's caregivers (odds ratio (OR)=5.09, P<0.001). Children from farming households were 2.8-fold more likely to contract intestinal parasitic infections than those from nonfarming households (OR=2.8, P<0.001). A significant association was also observed between intestinal parasites and food safety (OR=4.9, P<0.001). Intestinal parasitic infections were significantly associated with hand hygiene practices after using the toilet and washing fresh fruits before eating (P<0.001). The information gathered will help public health providers and partners develop control plans in highly endemic areas in Rwanda.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제52권10호
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• pp.1061-1068
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• 2009

만성 신질환 환아들의 치료는 신대체 요법과 더불어 적절한 식이 요법, 수분, 전해질 및 산-염기의 관리, 신장 골형성 장애의 예방 및 치료, 빈혈과 고혈압, 성장 지연의 치료 등으로 이루어진다. 식이 요법은 환아들의 성장이 충분히 이루어질 수 있도록 탄수화물, 지방, 단백질 및 열량의 공급이 적절하게 이루어져야 한다. 수분, 전해질 및 산-염기의 상태를 확인하고 적절하게 관리해야 한다. 혈청 칼슘, 인, 부갑상선 호르몬 농도가 사구체 여과율에 따른 적절한 목표치 안에서 유지될 수 있도록 인 결합 제제와 비타민 D 제제를 투여하여 신장 골형성 장애를 예방하여야 한다. 적혈구 생산 촉진제와 철분 제제를 투여하여 혈색소 값을 11-12 g/dl로 유지하여야 한다. 수분 및 염분의 균형과 적절한 항고혈압제의 투여로 고혈압을 조절해야 한다. 사람 재조합 성장 호르몬을 투여하여 최종 성인 키를 호전시키도록 한다.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.68-74
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• 2000

목 적: 연구자들은 삼성의료원 소아과에 상기 증상으로 내원한 환아의 임상상을 알아보고자 본 연구를 시행하였다. 방 법: 1997년 3월부터 1999년 7월까지 failure to thrive를 주소로 삼성의료원 소아과 영양크리닉을 방문한 16세 이하의 영아 및 소아 환자 74명을 대상으로 후향적인 방법으로 병록지 고찰을 통하여 임상 상을 알아보았다. 외래를 내원하였을 때 환아의 출생체중, 체질성 성장지연의 가족력을 포함하는 병력청취와 신체검사를 시행하였고, failure to thrive가 병력 및 신체검사로 설명이 되지 않는 경우는 흉부 방사선촬영, 간 기능 검사, 전해질 검사, 신장기능 검사, 혈액 검사, 요침사를 포함하는 소변검사를 시행하였고 필요한 경우 뇌파검사, Brain MRI, 골 연령 등을 측정하였다. 또한 영양사의 도움을 얻어 현재 섭취하고 있는 음식의 열량을 분석하였다. 결 과: 1) 74명의 환아의 병록지 고찰이 가능하였고 이중 남아가 43명이었으며 나이는 1개월에서 13년 1개월(평균: $3.3{\pm}3.7$세)이었다. 2) 전체적으로 원인을 추정할 수 있었던 총 69례 중 생리적 failure to thrive는 33례로 전체 47.8%, 병적인 failure to thrive는 36례로 52.2%를 차지하였고, 생리적 failure to thrive에서는 가족성 저신장증, IUGR, 체질성 성장지연, Idiosyncrasy, 미숙아 순이였고 병적 원인의 경우 나이와 관계없이 중추 신경계질환, 위장관 질환, 알레르기 질환 순이었다. 3) 3세 미만의 군에서는 원인을 추정할 수 있었던 총 41례 중 19례(46.3%)가 생리적 원인이었고 IUGR과 가족성 저신장증이 가장 많았다. 4) 3세 이상의 군에서는 원인을 추정할 수 있었던 28례의 환아 중 14례(50%)에서 생리적 원인으로 가족성 저신장증, 체질성 성장지연, IUGR 순이었다5). 평균 섭취열량은 하루 권장량의 76.2%였다. 체질성 성장지연과 IUGR, Idiosyncrasy, 병적 failure to thrive는 평균 섭취열량이 적은 경향을 보였고, 미숙아는 비교적 정상적인 소견을 보였으며 가족성 저신장증의 경우 열량 공급이 고루 분포되는 경향을 보였다. 5) 신체형은 생리적 failure to thrive의 원인 중 미숙아, IUGR과 병적인 failure to thrive에서는 신장과 체중 모두 감소되어 있는 형이 가장 많았고, 체질성 성장지연과 가족성 저신장증에서는 신장은 정상이나 체중은 감소되어 있는 형이 많았다. 결 론: Failure to thrive는 3세 미만에서는 IUGR 및 가족성 저신장증 등이 failure to thrive의 가장 흔한 원인이고 3세 이상에서는 가족성 저신장증과 체질성 성장지연 등 유전환경이 가장 흔한 원인이다. 병적인 failure to thrive의 원인은 나이와 관계없이 중추 신경계질환, 위장관 질환이 가장 흔한 원인이다. 영 유아를 포함하는 소아에서의 failure to thrive의 원인은 대개 치료가 필요하지 않는 생리적인 원인이 많고 완전한 병력청취 및 신체 검사만으로도 진단이 가능하므로 조기 진단 후 적절한 영양평가는 중요하리라 생각된다.

• Neonatal Medicine
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.186-190
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• 2018

Esophageal atresia (EA) with proximal tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF; gross type B) is a rare defect. Although most patients have long-gap EA, there are still no established surgical guidelines. A premature male infant with symmetric intrauterine growth retardation (birth weight, 1,616 g) was born at 35 weeks and 5 days of gestation. The initial diagnosis was pure EA (gross type A) based on failure to pass an orogastric tube and the absence of stomach gas. A "feed and grow" approach was implemented, with gastrostomy performed on postnatal day 2. A fistula was detected during bronchoscopy for recurrent pneumonia; thus, we confirmed type B EA and performed TEF excision and cervical end esophagostomy. As the infant's stomach volume was insufficient for bolus feeding after reaching a body weight of 2.5 kg, continuous tube feeding was provided through a gastrojejunal tube. On the basis of these findings, esophageal reconstruction with gastric pull-up was performed on postnatal day 141 (infant weight, 4.7 kg), and he was discharged 21 days postoperatively. At 12 months after birth, there was no catch-up growth; however, he is currently receiving a baby food diet without any complications. In patients with EA, bronchoscopy is useful for confirming TEF, whereas for those with long-gap EA with a small stomach volume, esophageal reconstruction with gastric pull-up after continuous feeding through a gastrojejunal tube is worth considering.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.131-137
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• 2020

Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (DI) is a rare disease in which the patient cannot concentrate urine despite appropriate or high secretion of antidiuretic hormone. Congenital nephrogenic DI is caused by the arginine vasopressin receptor 2 (AVPR2) or aquaporin 2 (AQP2) gene mutation; the AVPR2 genetic mutation accounts for 90% of the cases. National health screening for infants and children was launched in 2007 in order to prevent accidents and promote public health in infants and children in Korea. The program has been widely used as a primary clinical service in Korea. We treated an infant with faltering growth and delayed development detected by the National health screening program, and diagnosed the problem as nephrogenic DI caused by a rare missense mutation of c.490T>C on the AVPR2 gene. This case can be a good educational nephrogenic DI with a rare AVPR2 mutation, which was well screened and traced by the national health screening program for infants and children in Korea.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제53권6호
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• pp.705-710
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• 2010

Purpose: To determine the clinical manifestations and outcomes of patients with tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) and esophageal atresia (EA) born at a single neonatal intensive care unit. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted for 97 patients with confirmed TEF and EA who were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit between 1990 and 2007. Results: The rate of prenatal diagnosis was 12%. The average gestational age and birth weight were $37^{+2}$ weeks and $2.5{\pm}0.7kg$, respectively. Thirty-one infants were born prematurely (32%). Type C was the most common. The mean gap between the proximal and distal esophagus was 2 cm. Esophago-esophagostomy was performed in 72 patients at a mean age of 4 days after birth; gastrostomy or duodenostomy were performed in 8 patients. Forty patients exhibited vertebral, anorectal, cardiac, tracheoesophageal, renal, limb (VACTERL) association with at least 2 combined anomalies, and cardiac anomaly was the most common. The most common post-operative complications were esophageal stricture followed by gastroesophageal reflux. Balloon dilatation was performed for 1.3 times in 26 patients at a mean age of 3 months. The mortality and morbidity rates were 24% and 67%, respectively, and the most common cause of death was sepsis. The weight of approximately 40% patients was below the 10th percentile at 2 years of age. Conclusion: Mortality and morbidity rates of patients with TEF and EA are high as compared to those of infants with other neonatal surgical diseases. Further efforts must be taken to reduce mortality and morbidity and improve growth retardation.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.79-86
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• 2008

Background: The purpose of this study was to present a practical method of medical treatment to improve the balance and motor ability of the mentally retarded child with a single mentally retarded child-subject. Methods: The subject of the study was a 39-month-old mentally retarded female. This study included a 2-week basic period and a 13-week treatment period. The treatment method was based on the Bobath Approach. Gross motor function measurement (GMFM) was used to examine changes in motor ability, and the Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) was used to measure changes in balance ability. The curative program was composed of normalization of muscle tone, strengthening of leg endurance and muscular strength, the improvement of trunk alignment, and the increase of balance. Visual rate of change was used to examine the results. Results: As a result of this study, balance ability increased on the Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) by 24 points, and motor function increased in terms of Gross Motor Function Measurement (GMFM) by 6.9% (18 points). Standing increased by 41% (16 points), and walking, running, and jumping increased by 31.9% (23 points) compared to thebasic period. Therefore, the Bobath Approach appears to be an appropriate method to improve balance and motor ability in mentally retarded children. Conclusion: It is surmised that aggressive intervention by physical therapists and occupational therapists, and a follow-up study, are required for the growth of motor ability in mentally retarded children.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.139-144
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• 2008

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that mainly affects children and young adults. Its cause remains unknown. The incidence of pediatric Crohn's disease is increasing, so it is important for clinicians to be aware of the presentation of this disease in the pediatric population. The majority of patients complain of abdominal pain (72%), with only 25% presenting with the 'classical triad' of abdominal pain, weight loss, and diarrhea. Many children with Crohn's disease present in a 'non-classical' manner, with vague complaints such as lethargy or anorexia, which may be associated with only mild abdominal discomfort. Other symptoms include fever, nausea, vomiting, growth retardation, malnutrition, delayed puberty, psychiatric symptoms, arthropathy, and erythema nodosum. Severe constipation and abdominal distension are uncommon symptoms at diagnosis. We report a case of pediatric Crohn's disease, which was diagnosed after the patient presented with severe constipation and abdominal distension.

• Journal of Genetic Medicine
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2019

Noonan syndrome (NS) and NS-related disorders (cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome, Costello syndrome, NS with multiple lentigines, or LEOPARD [lentigines, ECG conduction abnormalities, ocular hypertelorism, pulmonic stenosis, abnormal genitalia, retardation of growth and sensory neural deafness] syndrome) are collectively named as RASopathies. Clinical presentations are similar, featured with typical facial features, short stature, intellectual disability, ectodermal abnormalities, congenital heart diseases, chest & skeletal deformity and delayed puberty. During past decades, molecular etiologies of RASopathies have been growingly discovered. The functional perturbations of the RAS-mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway are resulted from the mutation of more than 20 genes (PTPN11, SOS1, RAF1, SHOC2, BRAF, KRAS, NRAS, HRAS, MEK1, MEK2, CBL, SOS2, RIT, RRAS, RASA2, SPRY1, LZTR1, MAP3K8, MYST4, A2ML1, RRAS2). The PTPN11 (40-50%), SOS1 (10-20%), RAF1 (3-17%), and RIT1 (5-9%) mutations are common in NS patients. In this review, the constellation of overlapping clinical features of RASopathies will be described based on genotype as well as their differential diagnostic points and management.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.14-21
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• 2017

Pediatric onset Crohn's disease (CD) tends to have complicated behavior (stricture or penetration) than elderly onset CD at diagnosis. Considering the longer duration of the disease in pediatric patients, the accumulative chance of surgical treatment is higher than in adult onset CD patients. Possible operative indications include perianal CD, intestinal stricture or obstruction, abdominal abscess or fistula, intestinal hemorrhage, neoplastic changes and medically untreatable inflammation. Growth retardation is an operative indication only for pediatric patients. Surgery can affect a patient's clinical course, especially for pediatric CD patient who are growing physically and mentally, so the decision should be made by careful consideration of several factors. The complex and diverse clinical conditions hinder development of a systemized treatment algorithm. Therefore, timing of surgery in pediatric CD patients should be determined with individualized approach by an experienced and well organized multidisciplinary inflammatory bowel disease team. Best long-term outcomes will require proactive post-operative monitoring and therapeutic modifications according to the conditions.