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Use of Expedited Post-Operative Protocol for Children Undergoing Appendicostomy Reduces Length of Hospitalization

AbstractBackgroundAn appendicostomy (ACE) is a surgical option for antegrade enemas in children with severe constipation and/or fecal incontinence...

📅 Apr 12, 2021 articles
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Construct Validation of a 3D Printed Neonatal Thoracoscopic Simulator: Can it Measure Expertise?

AbstractBackgroundAcquiring technical expertise for neonatal thoracoscopy is challenging. To address this, we designed a fully synthetic...

📅 Apr 12, 2021 articles
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Autologous Platelet Gel Improves Outcomes in Tubularized Incised Plate Repair of Hypospadias

AbstractBackgroundHypospadias is one of the most widespread male congenital anomalies, occurring in 1:250 to 1:300 live births. Several repair...

📅 Apr 12, 2021 articles
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Understanding risk factors for postoperative mortality in neonates based on explainable machine learning technology

AbstractPurpose: We aimed to introduce an explainable machine learning technology to help clinicians understand the risk factors for neonatal...

📅 Apr 12, 2021 articles
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Endoscopic vs Laparoscopic Paediatric Gastrostomies: Time to Change our Practice?

AbstractBackground: Gastrostomy insertion is a common procedure for paediatric surgeons, with the percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)...

📅 Apr 12, 2021 articles
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A population-based analysis of malignant gastric tumor in children

Current knowledge on malignant gastric tumors in pediatric patients is largely extrapolated from the adult experience. In this study, by utilizing...

📅 Apr 12, 2021 articles
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Reference values for the external genitalia of full-term and pre-term female neonates

Background and objectives: Identifying virilisation of the genitalia in female newborns early during the neonatal period is important to diagnose...

📅 Apr 02, 2021 articles
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Effects of Probiotics in Preterm Infants: A Network Meta-analysis

Context: Probiotics have proven to be effective in promoting premature infants' health, but the optimal usage is unknown.Objective: To compare...

📅 Apr 01, 2021 articles
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Publication date: April 2021Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 30, Issue 2Author(s):

📅 May 13, 2021 articles
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Jan Hendrik Louw and intestinal atresia – a personal quest in pediatric surgery

AbstractJan Hendrik Louw (1915-1992), considered the father of pediatric surgery in South Africa, gained prominence for his work on congenital...

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Ultrasound-guided hydrostatic reduction versus fluoroscopy-guided air reduction for pediatric intussusception: a multi-center, prospective, cohort study

Background: Intussusception is the most common abdominal emergency in children. The first line treatment of uncomplicated pediatric...

1 listens 📅 Mar 31, 2021 articles
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Choledocholithiasis: Diagnosis and management

Despite an abundance of skilled gastroenterologists, the modern day general surgeon still needs to be comfortable operating for common bile duct...

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Regional variation in gastroschisis: a nationwide database review of demographics and outcomes

Abstract Background Gastroschisis is an index neonatal malformation with an increasing incidence from earlier decades. The aim of this study was...

📅 Mar 31, 2021 articles
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Child Physical Abuse Trauma Evaluation and Management: A Western Trauma Association and Pediatric Trauma Society Critical Decisions Algorithm

Level of evidence: IV.DOI: 10.1097/TA.0000000000003076

1 listens 📅 Mar 30, 2021 articles
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Long-term outcome and efficiency of symptom-selective approach to assess gastroesophageal reflux prior to gastrostomy in neurologically impaired children

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the necessity of preoperative screening for gastroesophageal reflux (GER) prior to gastrostomy in neurologically...

1 listens 📅 Mar 30, 2021 articles
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Vancomycin-lock therapy for prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infection in very low body weight infants

Background: This study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of vancomycin- lock therapy for the prevention of catheter-related bloodstream...

📅 Mar 29, 2021 articles
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C-reactive protein/albumin ratio is a prognostic indicator for predicting surgical intervention and mortality in neonates with necrotizing enterocolitis

Abstract Purpose The role of hypoalbuminemia and raised C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in predicting critical prognosis has been described...

2 listens 📅 Mar 29, 2021 articles
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Racial Disparities in Diagnosis of Concussion and Minor Head Trauma and Mechanism of Injury in Pediatric Patients Visiting the Emergency Department

Objective: To determine if racial/ethnic differences exist in the diagnosis and mechanism of injury among children and adolescents visiting the...

📅 Mar 28, 2021 articles
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A Clinical Prediction Model for Adnexal Torsion in Pediatric and Adolescent Population

AbstractPurposeTo describe the clinical characteristics of children and adolescents that underwent diagnostic laparoscopy for suspected adnexal...

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Potential predictors of the onset of focal intestinal perforation in extremely low birth weight infants based on an analysis of coagulation and fibrinolysis markers at birth: A case-control study based on ten years of experience at a single institution

AbstractPurpose: We aimed to investigate potential predictors of focal intestinal perforation (FIP) in extremely low birth weight infants (ELBWIs)...

📅 Mar 28, 2021 articles
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Management and Outcomes for Long-Segment Hirschsprung Disease: A Systematic Review from the APSA Outcomes and Evidence Based Practice Committee

AbstractObjective: Long-Segment Hirschsprung Disease (LSHD) differs clinically from short-segment disease. This review article critically...

📅 Mar 28, 2021 articles
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Severe pediatric war trauma: A military-civilian collaboration from retrieval to repatriation

Background: Modern conflicts take a disproportionate and increasing toll on civilians and children. Since 2013, hundreds of Syrian children have...

📅 Mar 27, 2021 articles
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Optimum therapeutic strategy for meconium-related ileus in very-low-birth-weight infants

AbstractBackground/Purpose: Therapeutic strategy for meconium-related ileus (MRI) in very-low-birth-weight infants (VLBWs) has not been...

📅 Mar 27, 2021 articles
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Report of 53rd Annual Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons Meeting

History framed the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS) 2020 meeting with tragedy and a global pandemic. The last in-person meeting in...

📅 Mar 27, 2021 articles
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Optimal treatment of pneumothorax in adolescents with Marfan syndrome

AbstractPurpose: Pneumothorax often develops in patients with Marfan syndrome (MFS). Here, we examined the effects of conservative and surgical...

📅 Mar 27, 2021 articles
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Updates on Bacterial Resistance and Empirical Antibiotics Treatment of Complicated Acute Appendicitis in Children

AbstractObjective: Through historical comparison with our previous study published 10 years ago, this paper aims to provide latest analysis of...

1 listens 📅 Mar 27, 2021 articles
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Clinical Characteristics of Recurrent Intussusception: A Single-Center Retrospective Study

AbstractPurposeWe attempted to summarize the clinical characteristics of recurrent intussusception through a large sample size retrospective...

1 listens 📅 Mar 27, 2021 articles
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Outpatient Opioid Prescriptions are Associated with Future Substance use Disorders and Overdose Following Adolescent Trauma

Objective: This study aims to determine if outpatient opioid prescriptions are associated with future substance use disorder (SUD) diagnoses and...

📅 Mar 26, 2021 articles
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The Effect of Standardized Discharge Instructions After Gastrostomy Tube Placement on Postoperative Hospital Utilization

AbstractBackground/PurposeGastrostomy tube (GT) placement is a common pediatric procedure with high postoperative resource utilization. We aimed...

📅 Mar 26, 2021 articles
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Kampo medicines Rikkunshito and Hangeshashinto prevent cisplatin-induced intestinal mucosal injury in rats

AbstractBackground/PurposeWe examined the effects and mechanisms of rikkunshito (RKT) and hangeshashinto (HST) on cisplatin-induced mucosal...

📅 Mar 26, 2021 articles
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Sistrunk vs modified Sistrunk procedures: Does procedure type matter?

AbstractBackgroundThyroglossal Duct Cyst (TDC) is the most common congenital neck mass in children and is surgically managed with a Sistrunk...

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Small tunneled central venous catheters as an alternative to a standard hemodialysis catheter in neonatal patients

AbstractBackground/PurposeContinuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is difficult in neonates for several reasons, including problems with...

📅 Mar 26, 2021 articles
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Overexpression Prox1 in HemECs resembles Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma and cytotoxicity of sirolimus in vitro

AbstractBackgroundKaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) is a rare vascular tumor that occurs in children. Prox1 is a specific lymphatic marker for...

📅 Mar 26, 2021 articles
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Risk Factors for Perioperative Hypothermia and Infectious Outcomes in Gastroschisis Patients

AbstractIntroductionPrior data suggest that infants with gastroschisis are at high risk for hypothermia and infectious complications (ICs). This...

📅 Mar 26, 2021 articles
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Anti-relapse effect of trametinib on a local minimal residual disease neuroblastoma mouse model

AbstractPurposeWe reported the in vitro and in vivo anti-tumor effects of trametinib, an MEK inhibitor, on neuroblastoma. However, long-term...

1 listens 📅 Mar 26, 2021 articles
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Label-free detection of human enteric nerve system using Raman spectroscopy: A pilot study for diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease

AbstractBackgroundHirschsprung disease (HSCR) is characterized by the absence of an enteric nerve system (ENS). To remove aganglionosis, bowel...

📅 Mar 26, 2021 articles
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