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Why and when does an enema provoke abdominal pain? Reaction to the article by Peña et al.

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Laparoscopy is Increasingly Used for Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair

AbstractIntroductionInguinal hernia repairs (IHR) are commonly performed by pediatric surgeons in the United States. The operative approach...

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Favorable Postoperative Outcomes for Children with COVID-19 Infection Undergoing Surgical Intervention: Experience at a Free-Standing Children's Hospital

AbstractBackgroundCurrent literature has shown that adult patients with perioperative Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) have increased rates of...

Long-term Outcomes and Satisfaction Rates after Costal Cartilage Resection for Slipping Rib Syndrome

AbstractPurposeSlipping rib syndrome (SRS) is a challenging and underdiagnosed condition. We previously demonstrated the efficacy of costal...

Commentary on Drivers of Distress and Well-Being Amongst Pediatric Surgeons

AbstractThis is a commentary on the manuscript titled "Drivers of Distress and Well-Being Amongst Pediatric Surgeons" by Rialon, Mueller, Ottosen, et al.

Comparison of thoracoscopy vs. thoracotomy on musculoskeletal outcomes of children with congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM)

AbstractBackground: It has been postulated that video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is superior than conventional thoracotomy for...

Ten-year experience with staged management of pectus carinatum: Results and lessons learned

AbstractIntroduction: We report pectus carinatum management over a 10+year period.Methods: Staged management, with initial bracing and operation...

Colorectal Quiz Episode 2: When to redo a PSARP

In the second installment of the Colorectal quiz, Dr. Jason Frischer and Dr. Marc Levitt discuss a topic of debate - when is the right time to...

Long-Axis In-Plane Approach Versus Short-Axis Out-of-Plane Approach for Ultrasound-Guided Central Venous Catheterization in Pediatric Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the occurrence of posterior wall puncture between the long-axis in-plane and the short-axis...

Letter to the Editor

In their very interesting paper “Complications and trends in minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum: A large volume, single institution...

Building sustainable and consequential research capacity within a global alliance of paediatric surgical centres

Paediatric gastric organoids as a tool for disease modelling and clinical translation

Abstract Purpose Knowledge of gastric epithelial homeostasis remains incomplete, lacking human-specific models for study. This study establishes a...

Early definitive operation for patients with anorectal malformation was associated with a better long-term postoperative bowel function

Abstract Purpose In general, patients with anorectal malformation (ARM) undergo surgical treatment at around 6 months of age in Japan. We aimed to...

Therapeutic strategies for stricturing Crohn’s disease in childhood: a systematic review

Abstract Purpose Childhood stricturing Crohn’s disease (CD) has significant morbidity. Interventions including resection, stricturoplasty and...

Exomphalos Major: Conservative Management Using Manuka Honey Dressings and an Outreach Surgical Nursing Team

AbstractIntroductionControversy exists over the best dressing for conservative management of exomphalos major. Here we describe our experience of...

Therapeutic effectiveness of costal cartilage grafting into both anterior and posterior walls for laryngotracheal reconstruction in acquired subglottic stenosis

Abstract Background We have reviewed the surgical procedures performed and outcomes for low-birth-weight infants with acquired subglottic...

Trends in gastrostomy tube placement with concomitant Nissen fundoplication for infants and young children at Pediatric Tertiary Centers

Abstract Purpose In infants and toddlers, gastrostomy tube placement (GT) is typically accompanied by consideration of concomitant Nissen...

Advancing Pediatric Medical Device Development via Non-Dilutive NIH SBIR/STTR Grant Funding

AbstractIntroductionA shortage of medical devices designed for children persists due to the smaller pediatric population and market factors....

Lipoblastoma: computed tomographic and magnetic resonance imaging features correlate with tumor behavior and pathology

Background: Lipoblastoma is a rare benign neoplasm of immature fat cells in children. Imaging appearances are frequently complex, sometimes...

Role of urodynamics in male patients of high-anorectal malformations: a prospective study

Abstract Purpose Association of spinal or vertebral anomalies and the iatrogenic denervation during surgical correction of anorectal malformation...

Preoperative Blood Transfusions and Morbidity in Neonates Undergoing Surgery

Background: Blood transfusions in the neonatal patient population are common, but there are no established guidelines regarding transfusion...

Differences in post-operative complications after reconstruction for congenital biliary dilatation in a single institution-Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy versus hepaticoduodenostomy -

Abstract Background The standard surgical procedure for congenital biliary dilatation (CBD) consists of excision of extrahepatic bile duct and...

Lineage-Independent Tumors in Bilateral Neuroblastoma

Childhood tumors that occur synchronously in different anatomical sites usually represent metastatic disease. However, such tumors can be...

Rat bite injuries in children: description of a novel classification

Abstract Purpose Rats are common intruders into human settlements. Apart from their role as disease vectors, they can also cause bite injuries. We...

Cognitive, Academic, and Behavioral Functioning in School-Aged Children born with Esophageal Atresia

AbstractPurposeTo characterize cognitive, academic, and behavioral functioning in children who underwent neonatal surgical repair of esophageal...

A review of adopted colorectal patients: a parent’s perspective

Abstract Purpose After treating many adopted patients with congenital colorectal conditions, our goal was to understand if parents were properly...

Gastroschisis and sutureless abdominal wall closure

Dr. Rod Gerardo and Dr. Todd Ponsky talk to Dr. Jason Fraser about the paradigm shift in gastroschisis management that is still in flux. Plus a...

Long-Term Outcomes of Living-Donor Liver Transplantation for Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1

Objectives: Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis type 1 (PFIC-1), an autosomal recessive disorder, is characterized by cholestasis,...

Changes in Pediatric Trauma during COVID-19 Stay-at-home Epoch at a Tertiary Pediatric Hospital

AbstractBackgroundTrauma is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population. However, during the societal disruptions...

Diagnostic and management strategies for congenital H-type tracheoesophageal fistula: a systematic review

Abstract Background H type tracheoesophageal fistula (H-TEF) is a rare congenital anomaly. Management may be complicated by late diagnosis and...

The incidence of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis nearly halved from 2005 to 2017: analysis of German administrative data

Abstract Purpose Some paediatric surgical diseases showed a declining incidence in recent years, among which hypertrophic pyloric stenosis has...

Connecticut Children's Women in Surgery: Episode 1

HOST: Lisa Marella, HR Director of Organizational Effectiveness EPISODE 1: IMPOSTER SYNDROME Dr. Kristan Pierz - Orthopedics...

Review, monitor, educate: A quality improvement initiative for sustained chest radiation reduction in pediatric trauma patients

Background: We hypothesize that in pediatric trauma patients, CT scans after normal chest x-rays do not add information that alters clinical...

Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after pediatric trauma

Abstract In recent years, there has been an increased focus on developing and validating venous thromboprophylaxis guidelines in the pediatric...

The 33rd international symposium on pediatric surgical research