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Ketorolac Use and Risk of Bleeding After Appendectomy in Children with Perforated Appendicitis

AbstractBackground: Ketorolac is an opioid-sparing agent commonly used in children. However, ketorolac may be avoided in children with peritonitis...

📅 Nov 25, 2021 articles
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Genetic Evidence for Congenital Vascular Disorders in Patients with VACTERL Association

Introduction The VACTERL association is a rare malformation complex, showing at least three anomalies of the following organ systems: vertebra,...

1 listens 📅 Nov 26, 2021 articles
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Experience in the Treatment of Pentalogy of Cantrell with Artificial Materials in a Single Clinical Center

Objective To summarize experience in the treatment of pentalogy of Cantrell (POC) in our hospital and explore the effect of artificial materials...

📅 Nov 26, 2021 articles
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Autoaugmentation: A Feasible Option before Ileal Augmentation in Selected Cases

Purpose To evaluate the long-term outcomes of autoaugmentation (AA) in pediatric population. Materials and Methods The data of 59 patients (32...

📅 Nov 26, 2021 articles
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European Pediatric Surgeons' Association Survey on the Management of Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax in Children

Aim To evaluate the practice patterns of the European Pediatric Surgeons' Association (EUPSA) members regarding the management of primary...

1 listens 📅 Nov 26, 2021 articles
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Anastomotic Stricture in End-to-End Anastomosis—Risk Factors in a Series of 261 Patients with Esophageal Atresia

Aim To assess the risk factors for anastomotic stricture (AS) in end-to-end anastomosis (EEA) in patients with esophageal atresia (EA)....

📅 Nov 26, 2021 articles
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Validation of a Newly Developed Competency Assessment Tool for the Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty

Introduction The correction of an anorectal malformation (ARM) is complex and relatively infrequent. Simulation training and subsequent...

📅 Nov 26, 2021 articles
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Most Children Experience Resolution of Idiopathic Pediatric Rectal Prolapse with Bowel Management Alone

AbstractBackgroundRecent studies in children with idiopathic rectal prolapse report up to 48% require surgical intervention to manage refractory...

📅 Nov 24, 2021 articles
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Scoping out the scope of scoping reviews in neonatal and pediatric pain management: A scoping review methodological framework

AbstractPurpose: This methodological framework was purposed to discuss the considerations for conducting scoping reviews for neonatal and...

2 listens 📅 Nov 20, 2021 articles
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Umbilical Access in Laparoscopic Surgery in Infants Less than 3 Months: A Single Institution Retrospective Review

AbstractIntroduction: Umbilical access in laparoscopic surgery has been cited as a factor for increased complications in low-birth-weight infants...

1 listens 📅 Nov 20, 2021 articles
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Development and Validation of Machine Learning Models for the Prediction of Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury in Children

AbstractBackground: Blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI) is a rare finding in trauma patients. The previously validated BCVI (Denver and Memphis)...

📅 Nov 20, 2021 articles
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Intraoperative Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy (IENB) to Localize Peripheral Lung Lesions: A New Technique in the Pediatric Oncology Population

AbstractBackground: The utility, diagnostic yield and accuracy of lung biopsies in pediatric oncology patients are variable. Here we describe our...

📅 Nov 20, 2021 articles
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Ceftriaxone with Metronidazole Versus Piperacillin/Tazobactam in the Management of Complicated Appendicitis in Children: Results from a Multicenter Pediatric NSQIP Analysis

AbstractBackground: Narrow-spectrum antibiotics have been found to be equivalent to anti-Pseudomonal agents in preventing organ space infections...

8 listens 📅 Nov 20, 2021 articles
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Emanuel Syndrome and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Systematic Review

AbstractBackground: Emanuel Syndrome (ES), a rare chromosomal disorder caused by a supernumerary chromosome 22 derivative (der(22)t(11;22)), was...

📅 Nov 19, 2021 articles
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Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Review: October 2021

We're back with the October issue of JPS article highlights. This time we're talking to JPS Editor Dr. Paul Tam and authors Dr. Brittany Johnson,...

2 listens 📅 Nov 16, 2021 podcasts
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Conversions in Pediatric Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery

AbstractBackgroundNew technology attracts necessary concerns regarding safety and effectiveness, including the risk and circumstances of...

📅 Nov 15, 2021 articles
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An Imperative for the Pediatric Surgical Community to Prioritize Climate Change

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📅 Nov 14, 2021 articles
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Cautionary tales in the use of magnets for the treatment of long gap esophageal atresia

AbstractBackgroundThe use of magnets for the treatment of long gap esophageal atresia or "magnamosis" is associated with increased incidence of...

1 listens 📅 Nov 13, 2021 articles
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Child Self-Reported Quality of Life in Pediatric Intestinal Failure

ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Recent studies have focused on parent-reported health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in children with intestinal failure...

📅 Nov 13, 2021 articles
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Variability in the Management of Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction in Children

AbstractBackgroundThis study assessed inter-hospital variability in operative-vs-nonoperative management of pediatric adhesive small bowel...

📅 Nov 13, 2021 articles
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Deep Extubation with No Touch (DENT) Technique

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📅 Nov 13, 2021 articles
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OESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA WITH VERY LOW BIRTH WEIGHT: CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND LONG-TERM OUTCOME

ABSTRACTAim of the StudyAn assessment of the clinical data and outcome of patients with oesophageal atresia (OA) with very low birth weight (VLBW)...

1 listens 📅 Nov 10, 2021 articles
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COMPARISON OF 2K AND 4K IMAGING SYSTEMS FOR LAPAROSCOPIC REPAIR OF CHOLEDOCHAL CYST IN CHILDREN

ABSTRACTAimThe safety and success of laparoscopic choledochal cyst surgery (LapCC) depends upon two critical elements during the...

📅 Nov 10, 2021 articles
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Parental Attitudes Towards Choosing between Operative and Nonoperative Management of Pediatric Acute Appendicitis

AbstractIntroductionMaking healthcare decisions for children can be challenging for parents or guardians. We aimed to characterize the...

1 listens 📅 Nov 11, 2021 articles
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Higher rates of regional disease but improved outcomes in pediatric versus adult melanoma

AbstractBackgroundMalignant melanoma is rare in the pediatric population and management is largely extrapolated from adult guidelines. Adult data...

📅 Nov 09, 2021 articles
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Evaluating the Use of Laparoscopic-Assisted Gastrostomy Tube Feeding in Children with Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Single-Centre Retrospective Study

AbstractBackgroundNutritional management of children with epidermolysis bullosa (EB) presents multiple challenges including reduced oral intake...

📅 Nov 07, 2021 articles
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Remote treatment of pectus carinatum (Telepectus) during the COVID-19 pandemic

ABSTRACTBackground / PurposeTo report telemedicine's feasibility and satisfaction rates for treating patients with pectus carinatum using a...

📅 Nov 06, 2021 articles
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Success in Pediatric Surgery: An Updated Survey of Program Directors 2020

ABSTRACTBackground: One of the most competitive surgical sub-specialty fellowships remains Pediatric Surgery (PS), which requires candidates to...

📅 Nov 06, 2021 articles
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Association of Prematurity with Complications and Failure to Rescue in Neonatal Surgery

AbstractBackground: The majority of failure to rescue (FTR), or death after a postoperative complication, in pediatric surgery occurs among...

📅 Nov 06, 2021 articles
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Evaluation of a Fluid Resuscitation Protocol for Patients with Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis

Introduction: We previously developed an institutional, evidence-based fluid resuscitation protocol for neonates with infantile hypertrophic...

7 listens 📅 Nov 06, 2021 articles
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Corrigendum to: Early enteral feeding versus traditional feeding in neonatal congenital gastrointestinal malformation undergoing intestinal anastomosis: A Randomized Multicenter Controlled Trial of an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) Component [J Pe

Unfortunately, the authors confirmed that there was a mistake about the first authors in the original version.

📅 Nov 05, 2021 articles
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Opportunities for novel diagnostic and cell-based therapies for Hirschsprung disease

AbstractDespite significant progress in our understanding of the etiology and pathophysiology of Hirschsprung disease (HSCR), early and accurate...

📅 Nov 05, 2021 articles
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Retrospective Study of Postoperative Mortality at a Tertiary Children's Hospital in Iran: A Cross Sectional Study

AbstractIntroduction: Although mortality rates among children after surgery in developing countries are higher than in developed nations, little...

📅 Nov 05, 2021 articles
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Letter to the Editor Regarding "Five Hundred Patients with Gut Malrotation: Thirty Years of Experience with the Introduction of a New Surgical Procedure"

In the October 2021 edition of Annals of Surgery, Abu-Elmagd, et al, present a manuscript titled “Five hundred patients with gut malrotation:...

📅 Nov 02, 2021 articles
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The Colorectal Quiz Episode 22: Hirschsprung Disease - the Soiling Patient Part 1

In the last few episodes of the Colorectal Quiz, we discussed obstructions in Hirschsprung disease. Now we're turning to another issue in...

8 listens 📅 Nov 01, 2021 podcasts
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Timing of adjuvant chemotherapy after laparotomy for Wilms tumor and neuroblastoma

Abstract Purpose To describe the timing of chemotherapy initiation after surgery for Wilms tumor (WT) and neuroblastoma within a dedicated...

1 listens 📅 Oct 17, 2021 articles