Median arcuate ligament compression syndrome (MALS) presents with atypical clinical manifestations. MALS is rarely reported in pediatric patients but is recognized as an independent risk factor for postoperative hepatic artery thrombosis in liver transplant recipients. We report a case of a pediatric liver transplant recipient with hepatolenticular degeneration, cirrhosis, and acute liver failure. Despite undergoing artificial liver support therapy, the patient showed no significant improvement in liver function and subsequently underwent liver transplantation. Intraoperatively, weak arterial pulsation and the absence of a pulsatile waveform in the hepatic artery anastomosis raised suspicion of MALS. The condition was successfully managed by releasing and transecting the median arcuate ligament, along with ligation of the splenic and left gastric arteries. To optimize transplantation outcomes, meticulous preoperative imaging assessment, particularly focusing on characteristic findings in CT angiography, is essential. Additionally, individualized surgical planning and intraoperative adjustments based on ultrasound monitoring and arterial pulsation assessments are critical for ensuring successful transplantation.

Objective:To analyze the medication pattern of traditional chinese medicine for pediatric mesenteric lymphadenitis,and to provide medication reference for clinical treatment of this disease.Methods:A total of 159 traditional chinese medicine prescriptions who were diagnosed with pediatric mesenteric lymphadenitis in the outpatient department of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department of Chongqing Medical University Affiliated Children's Hospital from January 2020 to March 2024 were collected.A medication database was created by Excel software,and the high-frequency application of traditional chinese medicine,four qi of traditional chinese medicine,five flavors,meridian tropism,correlation analysis,and cluster analysis were analyzed by ancient and modern medical case cloud platform and SPSS software.Results:The top 10 drugs in terms of frequency were licorice,hawthorn,tangerine peel,corydalis yanhusuo,malt,white peony,magnolia officinalis,poria cocos,atractylodes macrocephala,and forsythia suspensa.The top three medicinal properties were warm,calm,and cold.The top three medicinal flavors were sweet,spicy,and bitter.The top three drugs classified by meridian were spleen,lung,and stomach.Association rule analysis identified four groups of core drugs.Cluster analysis divides high-frequency traditional Chinese medicine into four effective prescription groups.Conclusion:Traditional chinese medicine treatment for pediatric mesenteric lymphadenitis,association rule analysis has identified core drug combinations,including licorice,hawthorn,tangerine peel,etc;Cluster analysis divides high-frequency traditional chinese medicine into four groups of prescriptions,with the treatment methods of regulating qi and strengthening spleen,strengthening spleen and eliminating dampness,clearing heat and detoxifying,and promoting qi and blood circulation,providing reference for the rational application of traditional chinese medicine in the treatment of pediatric mesenteric lymphadenitis in clinical practice.

The main function of hemoglobin is to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide,and the level of hemoglo-bin is closely related to the adverse outcomes of infected patients.Low hemoglobin level may indicate higher infec-tion incidence,disease severity and mortality.As a simple,rapid,and economical clinical indicator,hemoglobin may become a biomarker for predicting adverse outcomes in infected patients.This paper reviews the relationship between hemoglobin levels and adverse outcomes as well as the predictive value in infected patients,with the aim of helping clinicians(especially those in outpatient departments and primary hospitals)to understand the clinical signi-ficance of monitoring hemoglobin levels,so as to accurately identify high-risk infected patients,optimize treatment and referral decisions.

Objective:To analyze the research status of family management for children with cancer, explore research hotspots and development trends, so as to provide reference for subsequent research and clinical practice in family management for children with cancer.Methods:Literature related to family management for children with cancer was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection Database. The search period was from January 31, 2014 to December 31, 2024. CiteSpace 6.4.R1 was employed for bibliometric analysis.Results:A total of 647 articles were included. The annual publication volume showed an overall trend of first decreasing, then increasing, and fluctuating upward. The authors conducting the study on family management for children with cancer formed a distinct core team. The United States and the University of Pennsylvania were the top countries and institutions in terms of publications, with close collaboration and exchange among institutions. Research focuses on recurrence treatment, social support systems, and deepening precision interventions for Ewing sarcoma. The development of technology driven management tools, cross-cultural research, and the integration of policy and ethical studies represent a future trend.Conclusions:Research focuses on key areas such as recurrence treatment, social support systems, and precision interventions for Ewing sarcoma, emphasizing family management practices, building social support networks, and identifying therapeutic targets. In the future, technology driven management tools should be developed to achieve intelligence, cross-cultural research should be deepened, and a humanized management model should be constructed by combining policy and ethical research, in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of subsequent related research and clinical practice for family management for children with cancer.

Hypertrophic scar is common after burns, car accidents or severe trauma, and its treatment has been a major problem for burn plastic surgeons. Children are more prone to scar proliferation and contracture due to their developmental characteristics, thin skin, mobility, and poor compliance with treatment, etc. The accompanying cosmetic defects and limb dysfunction caused by contracture deformity often bring a series of psychosocial problems to the affected children. In recent years, the combination of fractional laser and glucocorticoid treatment for hyperplastic scarring has received much clinical attention. The purpose of this review is to summarize the progress of research on fractional laser combined with glucocorticoid treatment for hypertrophic scar in children in the past 5 years, to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of this treatment method, and to explore the rational application of this therapy, in order to provide more scientific guidance and suggestions for the treatment of hypertrophic scar in children.

Syndactyly is a deformity that the soft tissues and (or) bones of two or more fingers are joined together. Based on the severity of interphalangeal skin-soft tissue juxtaposition, syndactyly is categorized as: incomplete syndactyly and complete syndactyly. Complete syndactyly correction includes interphalangeal separation, web-space reconstruction, coverage of skin defects on the body of the finger, and fingertip formation. The key step is the formation of the lateral nail fold after the separation of the syndactyly, and the shaping technique is closely related to the postoperative appearance of the fingertip. By reviewing the literatures, this article presents an overview of the relevant anatomy, nail juxtaposition typing, and the principles and applications of the complete juxtaposition nail lateral nail fold molding procedure.

Developmental dysplasia of hip(DDH)usually occurs in children,and delayed diagnosis of DDH might lead to serious complications and influence long-term prognosis.The application of artificial intelligence(AI)in medical images helps to quantitatively individualize image data,reduce bias generated by manual analysis and achieve early and accurate diagnosis of children DDH.The research progresses of AI in imaging diagnosis of children DDH were reviewed in this article.

Objective To construct the respiratory rehabilitation calisthenics for school-age children with asthma,and evaluate its effects,in order to provide a guidance for the scientific and effective implementation of respiratory rehabilitation in clinical work.Methods By convenience sampling method,the school-age children with asthma treated in the respiratory outpatient department of a tertiary specialized children's hospital in Chongqing from De-cember 2023 to February 2024 were selected.The children were randomly divided into an experimental group and the control group(25 of each group)by a random number table.Both groups were given routine asthma drug in-halation treatment and health education.Additionally,the experimental group received respiratory rehabilitation calis-thenics training and the control group received conventional aerobic exercise training.After 3-month intervention,the effects of adherence to respiratory rehabilitation training,lung functions,exercise capacity,inspiratory muscle strength and occurrence of adverse events were evaluated between 2 groups.Results 24 children of each group completed the study.After 3-month intervention,the adherence to respiratory rehabilitation training,exercise capacity and in-spiratory muscle strength were improved in the experimental group compared with those in the control group,and all differences were statistically significant(P＜0.05).There were no adverse events in both groups.Conclusion The respiratory rehabilitation calisthenics for school-age children with asthma constructed in this study was scientif-ic,feasible and safe,and could improve exercise capacity and inspiratory muscle strength for children with asthma.

Objective To analyze the clinical and immunological characteristics of a rare case of CHARGE syndrome,we summarize the genotype and phenotype in the Chinese patient population,and explore the underlying immunopathogenic mechanisms.Methods Clinical data from a pediatric patient with CHARGE syndrome were collected and analyzed.A comprehensive analysis of the Chinese patient population was conducted.Gene analysis and immunological characterization were performed using flow cytometry,deep sequencing,and quantitative PCR.Results The proband was a premature female infant whose primary clinical manifestations included congenital heart disease,recurrent respiratory infections,respiratory failure,airway dysplasia,hearing impairment,and bilateral choroidal coloboma.Whole-exome sequencing revealed a de novo heterozygous nonsense mutation in the CHD7 gene,c.5122C＞T(p.Gln1708Ter),classified as pathogenic according to ACMG criteria.Immunological studies indicated impaired thymic output of T cells,significant alterations in the number and proportion of CD8+T cell subsets,increased apoptosis,and defective activation and production of key effector cytokines such as IFN-γ by CD8+T cells.However,no significant abnormalities were observed in peripheral lymphocyte proliferation.Conclusion CHARGE syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder primarily caused by mutations in the CHD7 gene.The main clinical features include ocular defects,cardiac disease,choanal atresia/cleft lip and palate,growth retardation,gonadal hypoplasia,and ear anomalies.This case study suggests that CHARGE syndrome is associated with abnormalities in the development,apoptosis,and effector functions of immune cells.

Objective To determine the pathogenicity of a novel mutation(c.109_111del)in DKC1 gene of an adult patient,and to analyze the clinical phenotype,immunophenotype and telomere length,so as to provide clues for early clinical identification and diagnosis.Methods The clinical data and peripheral blood samples of the patient were collected for genetic testing and family analysis.The lymphocyte subsets of the patient were detected by Flow cytometry,and the telomere length of the patient and healthy controls were detected by Flow-FISH.Results The main clinical manifestations of the patient were mucocutaneous triad,bone marrow failure and infection.The telomere length of lymphocytes in the patient was significantly shorter than that of healthy controls of the same age,and the absolute value and percentage of lymphocyte subsets were abnormal.Conclusion The clinical manifestations of DC patients are diverse.Flow-FISH detection of telomere length is helpful for early diagnosis of DC patients.