Xiaofeng Yang, Chen Liu, Shuai Sun, Chao Dong, Shanshan Zhao, Zaitun M Bokhary, Na Liu, Jinghua Wu, Guojian Ding, Shisong Zhang, Lei Geng, Hongzhen Liu, Tingliang Fu, Xiangqian Gao, Qiong Niu
OBJECTIVE: Heterotopic pancreas, an uncommon condition in children, can present with diagnostic and treatment challenges. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical features and treatment options for this disorder in pediatric patients. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis, including patients diagnosed with heterotopic pancreas at four tertiary hospitals between January 2000 and June 2022. Patients were categorized into symptomatic and asymptomatic groups based on clinical presentation...
May 29, 2024: Pediatric Surgery International