Idiopathic short stature is a condition in which the height of the individual is more than 2 SD
below the corresponding mean height for a given age, sex and population, in whom no …

Short stature remains the most common reason for referral to a pediatric Endocrinologist and
its management remains a challenge. One of the main controversies is the diagnosis of …

The aim of this study was to present age references for waist circumference (WC), hip
circumference (HC), and waist/hip ratio (WHR) in Dutch children. Cross-sectional data were …

Normal growth is a sign of good health. Monitoring for growth disturbances is fundamental to
children's health care. Early detection and diagnosis of the causes of short stature allows …

Importance Growth-monitoring programs in children aim to achieve the early detection of
disorders that affect growth. Celiac disease (CD) is underdiagnosed in the pediatric …

Objective: To establish evidence-based guidelines for growth monitoring on a population
basis. Study design: Several auxological referral criteria were formulated and applied to …

Based on a recent Dutch national guideline, we propose a structured stepwise diagnostic
approach for children with growth failure (short stature and/or growth faltering), aiming at …

After a proper medical history, growth analysis and physical examination of a short child,
followed by radiological and laboratory screening, the clinician may decide to perform …

Survival rates in oesophageal atresia patients have reached over 90%. In long-term follow-
up studies the focus has shifted from purely surgical or gastrointestinal evaluation to a …

Background As abnormal growth might be the first manifestation of undetected diseases, it is
important to have accurate referral criteria and a proper diagnostic work-up. In the present …