Development of Self-Help Skills of Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Justina Tamošūnienė, Laima Mikulėnaitė, Jovita Petrulytė, Juozas Raistenskis, Alvydas Juocevičius Abstract One of the major factor influencing functional and social adaptation of the person is aquirement of independance and self-help skills. Ability to take care of oneself and to be less dependent from other persons improves self esteem, enhances adaptation in the environment. One of…

The Effect of Isokinetic Training on Healthy Students and on Students After Knee Injuries

Jurga Indriūnienė, Alvydas Juocevičius, Ireneusz M. Kowalski, Eimantas Žeimys, Algirdas Valiulis Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of isokinetic training on healthy students’ and on students’ after knee injuries functional status (knee extensor and flexor muscles strength, resistance and balance). In a study participated 24 students. I group comprised of…

Development of Self-Help Skills of Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Justina Tamošūnienė, Laima Mikulėnaitė, Jovita Petrulytė, Juozas Raistenskis, Alvydas Juocevičius Abstract One of the major factor influencing functional and social adaptation of the person is aquirement of independance and self-help skills. Ability to take care of oneself and to be less dependent from other persons improves self esteem, enhances adaptation in the environment. One of…

Use of Virtual Reality During Occupational Therapy Asessions

Monika Jadzevičiūtė, Rasa Barčytė, Romualdas Sinkevičius, Eimantas Žeimys, Mantas Galbuogis Abstract Virtual reality – a new promising type of rehabilitation, which is based on scientific research and are widely used in foreign countries rehabilitation centers. During Occupational Therapy sessions not only normal activities can be used, but also activities carried out in cyberspace. In 2012…

Relation Between Emotional Status and Body Functions, Activities and Participation for Persons with Sci

Alvydas Juocevičius, Juozas Raistenskis, Lina Būtėnaitė, Sigita Kilkutė, Dina Žigarienė, Algirdas Valiulis Abstract Introduction: Spinal cord injury – condition, when occur lesion in wholeness of spinal cord and below it occur disturbances in senses and motor functions that cause problems in participation. Psychological state is related with body functions and participation, social factors. Purpose: Evaluate…

Diagnostic Imaging of Solid Pseudopapillary Tumour of the Pancreas in Children: Report of Two Cases

Irina Adomaitienė, Alesia Metlova, Eglė Stašienė, Artūras Samuilis, Kęstutis Trainavičius Abstract Solid-pseudopapillary tumour of the pancreas (SPT) is an exceptionally rare neoplasm in children. It is of low malignant potential and occurs most frequently in young females. Patients and methods: A cumulative review of the tumour‘s radiological characteristics from the English language scientific literature is…

Children Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome Treatment (In Sepsis Patients) Using Renal Replacement Therapy and Blood Purification (Case Presentation)

Valerijus Karmanovas, Vilmantė Burokienė Abstract Patient: 5 years old girl arrived to Vilnius university children hospital with diagnosis:chest phlegmona, billateral pneumonia and pneumothorax, sepsis, acute kidney insufficienty, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome ( sepsis due to staphyloccocus aureus).She was treated with antibiotics, infusion therapy, enteral- parenteral nutrition, mandatory ventilation, billateral pleural drenage. After wards it was…

Acute Testicular Torsion in Children: Ultrasound Diagnosis

Rasa Augustinienė, Andrius Čekuolis, Kastytis Gricius, Gilvydas Verkauskas Abstract Acute testicular torsion is a frequent and dangerous pediatric urological emergency and can result in the loss of an organ. Unfortunately, it is often diagnosed too late, when testicular salvage is impossible. According to our results ultrasound investigation is indicated in cases of diagnostic difficulty and…

Neonatal Hydronephrosis: Clinical Manifestation, Diagnosis and Treatment

Jolita Biliuvienė, Vytautas Bilius, Ramunė Vankevičienė, Jūratė Cikanavičienė, Gražina Brusokienė, Nijolė Drazdienė Abstract Objective. To evaluate frequency, clinical manifestation, diagnostic methods, treatment and prevention of neonatal hydronephrosis at Children‘ s Hospital, Affiliate of Vilnius University Hospital Santariškių Clinic’s, Neonatology Centre. Materials and methods. The retrospective analysis of medical history data of the full term newborns…

Atipical retinoblastoma. Case report

Dalia Krivaitienė, Donata Montvilaitė, Salomėja Ignotienė Abstract We present an atipical case of retinoblastoma. 5-year-old girl presented with a decrease of visual acuity and white – greyish balls in the anterior chamber. A mass in the vitreous cavity could be seen at slit-lamp examination. Ultrasound revealed a huge compact lesion, harbouring almost the whole vitreous…

Neuromuscular „Planovalgus“ Deformity Correction Using a Modified Dennyson-Fulford Intra-Articular Subtalar Arthrodesis Technique

Jurga Grybauskaitė-Rudalevičienė, Viktorija Brogaitė, Kęstutis Saniukas Abstract Background: Valgus deformity of the hindfoot in cerebral palsy (CP) patients and patients suffering from myelomeningocele is common and causes functional deterioration and shoe fitting problems together with skin ulcerations. Our aims in this study are to present an intra-articular modified Dennyson-Fulford technique of subtalar fusion using allograft…

Early Outcomes of Cochlear Implantation in Children

Jekaterina Byčkova, Eglė Gradauskienė, Eugenijus Lesinskas, Violeta Mikštienė, Algirdas Utkus Abstract The present study aims are to clarify causes of congenital hearing loss in children who received cochlear implant (CI) and to evaluate the early outcomes after cochlear implantation. 46 children with congenital deafness who underwent cochlear implantation were assessed prior to and 12 months…