Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is a rare but important cause of acute upper gastrointestinal obstruction resulting from compression of the duodenal third portion between the superior mesenteric artery and aorta. While SMAS has been described after corrective spinal surgery, it is rarely reported following pediatric trauma. We describe an 8-year-old boy involved in a high-speed motor vehicle collision who sustained multiple severe injuries, such as traumatic diaphragmatic hernia, mesenteric vascular injury, hepatosplenic laceration, and L1–L2 seatbelt-related Chance fracture-dislocation. After surgical stabilization of the spine on day 6, he presented on day 12 with bilious vomiting and abdominal distension, indicating the presence of intestinal obstruction. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography and an upper gastrointestinal series demonstrated narrowing of aorto-mesenteric angle with compression of the duodenal third portion, confirming the diagnosis of SMAS. Through nasojejunal tubal feeding, he was able to meet nutritional requirements without parenteral nutrition. This case underscores the need for heightened awareness of SMAS in pediatric trauma patients who develop postoperative duodenal obstruction symptoms, as prompt recognition and conservative management in the postoperative setting can lead to excellent outcomes.

Ischiofemoral impingement syndrome is a rare clinical entity characterized by chronic groin, buttock or hip pain associated with radiographic evidence of narrowing of the space between the lesser femoral trochanter and the ischial tuberosity. Introduction of magnetic resonance imaging to the clinical practice as well as the establishment of the radiological definition of the abnormal ischiofemoral distance has led to an increasing interest in this condition. Ischiofemoral impingement syndrome is a poorly understood disorder of chronic pain, especially regarding its treatment. The authors present two cases of primary ischiofemoral impingement syndrome successfully treated with a minimally invasive surgical technique. With this endoscopic technique, it was possible to resect the lesser trochanter and restore the ischiofemoral space. Immediate clinical and functional improvement was reported by both patients.
Arthroscopy ; Buttocks ; Chronic Pain ; Femur* ; Groin ; Hip ; Humans ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Eating behaviour disorder during early childhood is a common pediatric problem. Many terminologies have been used interchangeably to describe this condition, hindering implementation of therapy and confusing a common problem. The definition suggests an eating behaviour which has consequences for family harmony and growth. The recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition does not cover the entire spectrum seen by pediatricians. Publications are substantive but level of evidence is most of the time low. This purpose of this review is to clarify terminology of eating behaviour problems during early childhood; including benign picky eating, limited diets, sensory food aversion, selective eating, food avoidance emotional disorder, pervasive refusal syndrome, tactile defensiveness, functional dysphagia, neophobia and toddler anorexia. This tool is proposed only to ease the clinical management for child care providers. Diagnostic criteria are set and management tools are suggested. The role of dietary counselling and, where necessary, behavioural therapy is clarified. It is hoped that the condition will make its way into mainstream pediatrics to allow these children, and their families, to receive the help they deserve.
Anorexia ; Child ; Child Care ; Deglutition Disorders ; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ; Diet ; Disulfiram ; Feeding and Eating Disorders ; Eating* ; Hope ; Humans ; Meals ; Pediatrics