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    Diagnostic Scoring in Biliary Atresia
    (Aves, 2025) Gungor, Sukru; Varol, Fatma Ilknur; Altundas, Ebubekir; Gok, Emre; Yildiz, Turan; Demiroz, Sevgi
    Background/Aims: The aim of this study was to develop a diagnostic scoring model to predict the need for intraoperative cholangiography in patients with neonatal cholestasis suspected of having biliary atresia (BA) and to aid in the early diagnosis of BA. Materials and Methods: Data from 70 patients with neonatal cholestasis who underwent intraoperative cholangiography with a preliminary diagnosis of BA between 2019 and 2024 were retrospectively reviewed. Data from patients with and without BA were compared. Thescoring was based on 3 parameters: acholic stool observed clinically on inspection, findings suggestive of BA on ultrasound, and elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) levels. The best GGT cut-off point for the diagnosis of BA was determined by receiver operating characteristic analysis. The diagnostic success of the scoring model for BA was statistically evaluated. Results: There were no significant differences in age and gender between BA and non-BA groups. Gamma-glutamyl transferase levels were elevated in all patients. Acholic stools were present in 98% of BA patients. Ultrasound findings suggestive of BA were present in 88.5% of patients with BA. The authors found the best GGT cut-off value for the diagnosis of BA to be >= 366 (73% sensitivity, 77.8% specificity). In the scoring model the authors developed, the presence of 2 parameters provided diagnostic success with high sensitivity (98%) and specificity (83.3%). Conclusion: The study provides a reliable and sensitive diagnostic criterion to determine the need for intraoperative cholangiography in infants with neonatal cholestasis. These data should be validated in larger prospective case series.
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    Effect of Malnutrition on Femoral Cartilage Thickness in Pediatric Patients
    (Mdpi, 2025) Gungor, Sukru; Buyukavci, Raikan; Varol, Fatma Ilknur; Gok, Emre; Akturk, Semra
    Background/Objectives: Malnutrition is an imbalance of nutrients required for growth, development, and organ function. Its impact on bone development is known, but its effects on cartilage remain unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the femoral cartilage thickness in children with primary malnutrition. Methods: In this cross-sectional observational study, 83 children with primary malnutrition and 62 age- and sex-matched healthy controls were included. Patients with primary malnutrition were classified as mild, moderate and severe. Femoral cartilage thickness measurements of all children were taken by ultrasound from the femoral lateral condyle, femoral medial condyle and intercondylar area for both knees with the patient in a supine position with the knees flexed 90 degrees. Results: The right lateral, right medial, left lateral, and left medial femoral cartilages were significantly thicker in patients with malnutrition compared to those without malnutrition (p = 0.002, 0.004, <0.001, and 0.001, respectively). A significant negative correlation was found between age, weight Z-score, and height Z-score and triceps skinfold thickness. Conclusions: Distal femoral cartilage thickness is significantly greater in children with primary malnutrition. This demonstrates the effect of nutritional factors on cartilage tissue and suggests that children with chronic malnutrition are at risk for both knee joint problems and short stature later in life.
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    Ultrasound and shear wave elastography assessment of diaphragm thickness and stiffness in malnourished pediatric patients
    (Springer, 2024) Sinanoglu, M. Selcuk; Gungor, Sukru; Dag, Nurullah; Varol, Fatma Ilknur; Kenc, Senay; Gok, Emre
    Our objective was to obtain information about diaphragm muscle mass, strength, and quality using conventional US and US-based imaging method shear wave elastography (SWE) in pediatric patients with primary malnutrition. We also sought to evaluate the usability of SWE in the diagnosis and follow-up of sarcopenia. We evaluated the diaphragm thickness and stiffness of patients diagnosed with primary malnutrition in the pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology outpatient clinic using US and US-based SWE. The data were compared with those of an age- and gender-matched healthy control group. The study included 115 volunteers. Of the cases included, 53 were healthy controls and 62 (54%) were patients with primary malnutrition. There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of age and gender (p = 0.891 and p = 0.923, respectively). The malnourished patient group had significantly lower diaphragm thickness and stiffness. There is a significant positive correlation between anthropometric measurement Z scores and diaphragm thickness and stiffness.Conclusion: Our study indicated that there was a reduction in the thickness of the diaphragm and a decline in its stiffness, which could be an indirect indicator of the quality and strength of the diaphragm muscle. These findings suggest that US and SWE evaluation of the diaphragm muscle may have the potential for use in the diagnosis and follow-up of sarcopenia. However, further comprehensive randomized controlled studies are needed to confirm this. What is Known: center dot Magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry are commonly used in the evaluation of sarcopenia. center dot The psoas and paraspinal muscles are commonly used in the evaluation of sarcopenia. What is New: center dot Ultrasound and shear wave elastography can be used in the evaluation of pediatric sarcopenia. center dot Diaphragm muscle can be used in the evaluation of pediatric sarcopenia.