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Omphalocele: national current birth prevalence and survival

Abstract Purpose The increase in prenatal diagnosis together with the high rates of associated anomalies in omphalocele has led to increased rates...

Long-term vascular access for infants with moderate to severe osteogenesis imperfecta

Abstract Purpose Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder that causes skeletal fragility. For the most fragile infants and young...

It is time for TEG in pediatric trauma: unveiling meaningful alterations in children who undergo massive transfusion

Abstract Background Hemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable death in pediatric trauma patients. In adults, goal-directed thrombelastography...

Female pediatric inguinal hernia: uterine deviation toward the hernia side

Abstract Purpose We aimed to clarify the frequency and the clinical significance of deviation of the uterus in female pediatric inguinal hernia....

Children with congenital colorectal malformations during the UK Sars-CoV-2 pandemic lockdown: an assessment of telemedicine and impact on health

Abstract Purpose This pilot study was designed to assess bowel function and quality of life (QoL) in children and adolescents with congenital...

The novel fetal MRI O/E CLV versus O/E LHR in predicting prognosis in congenital diaphragmatic hernias: can we teach an old dog new tricks?

Abstract Purpose In congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), ultrasound (U/S) measurements of the contralateral lung commonly provide the...

Long-term outcomes in children with Hirschsprung’s disease and transition zone bowel pull-through: impact of surgical techniques and role for conservative approach

Abstract Purpose Presence of transition zone (TZ) in the pulled colon can impact the outcome of surgery in children with Hirschsprung’s disease....

A nationwide database analysis of demographics and outcomes related to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Abstract Purpose The aim of the study was to understand the use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in congenital diaphragmatic hernia...

Skip segment Hirschsprung’s disease: report of two rare cases and management

Abstract Purpose Skip segment Hirschsprung’s disease (SS-HSCR) is defined as the occurrence of a segment of ganglionated intestine surrounded...

Application value of computer-assisted surgery system in pediatric hepatic hemangioma

Abstract Purpose To explore the treatment of pediatric hepatic hemangioma and the role of the Hisense computer-assisted surgery (Hisense CAS)...

Comparative analysis of suturing technique in pediatric pyeloplasty on surgical outcomes

Abstract Purpose Pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction obstruction is the gold standard for surgical repair. There are currently no reports...

Evaluation and management of rectovaginal fistula in anorectal malformation: an observational study

Abstract Purpose The rectovaginal fistula (RVF) is a type of female ARM in which the rectum terminates in the vagina. Due to its rarity, there are...

Trans-anastomotic tube feeding in the management of congenital duodenal obstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Feed intolerance is a common problem in neonates with congenital duodenal obstruction (CDO). Some surgeons insert...

Comprehensive assessment of the quality and reliability of the ten most-viewed YouTube videos on thoracoscopic lobectomy in children: a comparison from the available videos on a peer-reviewed platform

Abstract Background Surgery residents often consider learning from the operative videos on YouTube, however, the quality of these videos is...

Intestinal malrotation in extremely premature infants: a potential trap

Abstract Introduction Intestinal malrotation is life-threatening and often presents during infancy with bilious vomiting. The prevalence and...

Different strategies, equivalent treatment approaches in terms of mortality in four university hospitals: a retrospective multicenter study of gastroschisis in Finland

Abstract Purpose Optimal treatment of gastroschisis is not determined. The aim of the present study was to investigate treatment methods of...

Would simplification of the existing classification of intestinal atresia maintain its present significance?

Incidence of surgical procedures for gastrointestinal complications after abdominal wall closure in patients with gastroschisis and omphalocele

Abstract Purpose This study aims to define the extent of additional surgical procedures after abdominal wall closure (AWC) in patients with...

Topical corticosteroids for phimosis in children: a network meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

Background: Corticosteroids and hyaluronidase are trialed for treating phimosis in children. We carried out the present network meta-analysis to...

RETAINED INTRAVASCULAR CATHETER FRAGMENT AT REMOVAL OF IMPLANTABLE VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICE: INCIDENCE, RISK FACTORS, AND OUTCOMES

AbstractBackgroundRetained intravascular catheter fragments (RICF) are a rare complication of implantable vascular access device (IVAD) removal...

Esophageal Atresia and Respiratory Morbidity

Introduction: The disruption score is a new bibliometric tool that has recently been utilized to identify studies that are innovative and shift...

Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Thoracic Epidural Analgesia: Postoperative Pain Management After Nuss Repair for Pectus Excavatum

ABSTRACTAim of the StudyPostoperative pain management is a significant challenge in patients undergoing Nuss repair for pectus excavatum chest...

LAPAROSCOPIC INGUINAL HERNIOTOMY: RECREATING THE OPEN OPERATION OPTIMISES OUTCOMES

ABSTRACTBackgroundRecent evidence suggests simple laparoscopic inguinal herniorrhaphy is associated with higher rates of recurrence and testicular...

Pediatric Firearm Injury Trends in the United States: A National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) Analysis

AbstractAim of StudyFirearm injuries are the second leading cause of injury-related death in the USA in children under 18. We compared overall and...

Functional Outcomes, Quality of Life, Sexual Function, and Fertility of Adult Patients Undergoing Ileo-Anal Pouch Anastomosis in Childhood

AbstractBackgroundWe conducted a questionnaire-based study of pouch function, quality of life, sexual function, and fertility among patients who...

RISK FACTOR ANALYSIS OF IRREVERSIBLE RENAL DYSFUNCTION BASED ON FETAL ULTRASONOGRAPHIC FINDINGS IN PATIENTS WITH PERSISTENT CLOACA: RESULTS FROM A NATIONWIDE SURVEY IN JAPAN

AbstractAim of the StudyWe conducted a nationwide survey of persistent cloaca (PC) to determine its current status in Japan. We focused on the...

EFFECTIVENESS OF TABLE SALT VERSUS COPPER SULPHATE IN TREATING UMBILICAL GRANULOMA: A PILOT RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL

ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Umbilical granuloma is a common infantile condition which usually responds to non-operative management. Copper sulphate...

INTERVENTION RADIOLOGY AND OPEN SURGERY: AN EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIP FOR SOLID ORGAN TRAUMA

AbstractBackgroundManagement algorithms of pediatric blunt abdominal solid organ injury (BASOI) are evolving to include interventional radiology,...

Fetal Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Enhances the Diagnosis of Congenital Body Anomalies

ABSTRACTAIMS: We sought to assess variability and concordance between fetal MRI and ultrasound (USS) in the evaluation of fetal body...

The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on the Overall Wellbeing of Children: A Review for the Pediatric Surgeon

AbstractDisparities in health care access, quality, and outcomes for pediatric patients, and their relationship to race and socioeconomic status...

Intestinal perfusion assessed by quantitative fluorescence angiography in piglets with necrotizing enterocolitis

AbstractBackground: Reduced intestinal perfusion is thought to be a part of the pathogenesis in necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). This study aims...

Is the Changing Landscape of Fellowship Recruitment During COVID-19 Here to Stay?

ABSTRACTBackground: The 2020 Pediatric Surgery (PS) fellowship selection process was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. A review of...

Building Towards Equitable Access to Safe Surgery for Every Child

AbstractKids Operating Room (KidsOR) is a global health charity focused entirely on helping transform surgical care for children around the world....

A Strategy to Prevent Tracheo-Innominate Artery Fistula in the Course of Laryngotracheal Separation: 9-Year Experience in a Children's Hospital

ABSTRACTAim of the Study: Laryngotracheal separation (LTS) is known to be the definitive solution for intractable aspiration pneumonia in...

Intra-Abdominal Hypertension in Neonates Following Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair: Correlation with Early Postoperative Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Outcomes

ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) is seen in patients after congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) repair due to...

NEXT DAY DISCHARGE AFTER THE NUSS PROCEDURE USING INTERCOSTAL NERVE CRYOABLATION, INTERCOSTAL NERVE BLOCKS, AND A PERIOPERATIVE ERAS PAIN PROTOCOL

AbstractBackgroundThe Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum has historically been associated with significant postoperative pain, which has been the...