Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

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Volume 2, Issue 3, September 2017

  • Spontaneous Retropharyngeal Emphysema in a Paediatric Patient; Radiological Findings

    Anselm Ejike Chukwuani, Emmanuel Chukwurah, Franklin Obinna Eneje, David Oselumenosen Omiyi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, September 2017
    Pages: 55-57
    Received: 09 June 2017
    Accepted: 26 June 2017
    Published: 02 August 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.pam.20170203.12
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    Abstract: Retropharyngeal emphysema is a severe condition which may be life-threatening requiring urgent diagnosis and intervention. This condition may occur with subcutaneous emphysema of the cervical region and may also be complicated by mediastinal emphysema and pneumomediastinum. A 9-year-old Nigerian boy was admitted into the emergency unit of a foremos... Show More
  • Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Insulin Sensitizer

    Kang Jun-Il, Paek Mi-Yong

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, September 2017
    Pages: 58-61
    Received: 14 June 2017
    Accepted: 07 July 2017
    Published: 07 August 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.pam.20170203.13
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    Abstract: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder of women in reproductive age characterized by clinical and biochemical disorders, and it´s main symptoms might appear from adolescnce. PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is characterized by menstrual disorders (amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea), anovulation, hyperandrogenism and polycystic change of o... Show More