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Optimal Rex shunt procedures as a treatment for pediatric extrahepatic portal hypertension

Abstract Purpose To assess the long-term results after Rex bypass (RB) shunt and Rex transposition (RT) shunt and determine the optimal approach....

Lung surgery in children and their post-operative risk of respiratory infection

Abstract Purpose Pediatric surgeons at our institution are often asked by families about a theoretical increased risk of severe common upper...

Is Ultrasound-Guided Single-Shot Quadratus Lumborum Block a Viable Alternative to a Caudal Block in Pediatric Urological Surgery?

Objective To review our experience with quadratus lumborum block (QLB) in pediatric urology. Materials and Methods This mixed...

Necrotising enterocolitis in newborns receiving diazoxide

Background: Frequent and severe gastrointestinal disturbances have been reported with the use of diazoxide in adults and older children. However,...

The impact of early and successful orchidopexy on hormonal follow-up for 208 boys with bilateral non-syndromic cryptorchidism

Abstract Purpose Inhibin-B is produced by Sertoli cells and decreased values might be associated with impaired fertility potential. The aim of the...

Analysis of patients’ and caregivers’ psychosocial functioning in colorectal conditions: comparison of diagnosis, gender, and developmental functioning

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the psychosocial functioning of caregivers and patients with anorectal malformation (ARM), Hirschsprung disease (HD),...

Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy in Children: A Randomised Controlled Trial

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

Letter to the Editor

We read with great interest the article “Optimal timing for inguinal hernia repair in premature infants: A systematic review and meta-analysis” by...

Commentary on Supporting Recovery after Adverse Events: An Essential Component of Surgeon Well-Being

AbstractThis is a commentary on the manuscript titled "Supporting Recovery after Adverse Events: An Essential Component of Surgeon Well-Being" by...

A Government Mandated Consent Safely Reduces Opioid Utilization for Major Pediatric Genitourinary Surgeries

AbstractIntroductionWe describe the effect of a state mandated opioid consent on opioid utilization and multimodal pain use for major pediatric...

Partial Splenectomy in Children: Long-term Reoperative Outcomes

AbstractPurposePartial, or subtotal, splenectomy (PS) has become an accepted alternative to total splenectomy (TS) for management of hematologic...

Drivers of Distress and Well-Being Amongst Pediatric Surgeons

AbstractIntroductionAlthough pediatric surgeons have lower rates of burnout compared to other surgical subspecialists, they still struggle with...

Can Complex Surgical Interventions Be Standardized? Reaching International Consensus on Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty Using a Modified-Delphi Method

AbstractBackground/PurposeIn an effort to standardize educational experience, address future physician shortages, and improve quality of care to...

Supporting Recovery after Adverse Events: An Essential Component of Surgeon Well-being

AbstractBackgroundFailure to recover after a medical error is a major contributor to burnout. The degree to which pediatric surgeons experience...

Quality of Life in Parents of Children With Biliary Atresia

Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine quality of life (QoL), stress, and anxiety levels in parents of children with biliary atresia...

Extended sternotomy with lateral neck incision: An alternative approach for children with large apical chest masses with thoracic inlet extension

AbstractPediatric tumors in the apex of the thoracic cavity are often diagnosed late due to the absence of symptoms. These tumors can be quite...

Patient-driven healthcare recommendations for adults with esophageal atresia and their families

AbstractBackground: Adults with esophageal atresia (EA) require a multidisciplinary follow-up approach, taking into account gastroesophageal...

Surgical outcomes and psychosocial impact of giant congenital melanocytic nevus surgery: a single-center case series of 136 patients

AbstractPurpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes, complications and psychosocial impact of surgical treatment of giant...

Robotic versus laparoscopic ipsilateral uretero-ureterostomy for upper urinary tract duplications in the pediatric population: A multi-institutional review of outcomes and complications

AbstractObjective: To review and compare robotic ipsilateral uretero-ureterostomy (RIUU) and laparoscopic ipsilateral uretero-ureterostomy (LIUU)...

Eosinophilic colitis in children: a new and elusive enemy?

Abstract Purpose Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders are rare in children and present with a broad spectrum of non-specific symptoms. To date,...

An overview of opioid usage and regional anesthesia for patients undergoing repair of anorectal malformation

Abstract Purpose The recent opioid crisis in the USA compelled us to evaluate our practice of opioid use for postoperative pain management and the...

Use of Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) Ultrasound Classification in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients Overestimates Likelihood of Malignancy

AbstractBackground/Purpose: Breast masses in the pediatric population cause patient and family concern, partially driven by public awareness of...

Characteristics and treatment of congenital esophageal stenosis: a retrospective collaboration study from three Japanese children's hospetals

AbstractBackground/Purpose: There is no consensus on treatment strategy of congenital esophageal stenosis (CES). This study aimed to assess...

Clinical features of amoebic appendicitis in children: A study of 23 cases

AbstractAim of the Study: To describe the clinical, surgical, and pathological features of children with acute appendicitis and...

DISORDERS IN THE FUNCTION OF SERTOLI CELLS AND ARREST IN THE DIFFERENTIATION OF GONOCYTES IN PATIENTS WITH CRYPTOCHIDISM AND MICROLITHIASIS

AbstractPurposeThis study aimed to correlate the presence of microlithiasis (ML) in cryptorchidism (CO) patients with the functionality of Sertoli...

The multidisciplinary management of recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula after esophageal atresia: experience with 135 cases from a tertiary center

AbstractBackground & aimsRecurrent tracheoesophageal fistula (rTEF) after esophageal atresia requires complex management across different...

Repeat serial transverse enteroplasty procedure (reSTEP): Is it worth it?

AbstractBackground: The utility of repeat serial transverse enteroplasty (reSTEP) has been questioned after patients failed to achieve enteral...

Guidelines for Opioid Prescribing in Children and Adolescents After Surgery: An Expert Panel Opinion

Importance: Opioids are frequently prescribed to children and adolescents after surgery. Prescription opioid misuse is associated with high-risk...

Pneumatosis Intestinalis after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: When Not Doing Anything is Good Enough

AbstractBackground/PurposePneumatosis intestinalis (PI) has been reported in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients (HSCT) since 1980s and...

The modified endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy versus antibiotic therapy alone for acute uncomplicated appendicitis in children

Background: Endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy (ERAT) is an emerging endoscopic treatment modality for acute uncomplicated appendicitis...

Visualization of the fetal anus by prenatal ultrasound for the diagnosis of anorectal malformations: is it feasible?

Abstract Purpose The goal of this study was to determine the feasibility of identifying the anal dimple (AD) on routine prenatal ultrasound. Using...

Inclusion of Children’s Surgery in National Surgical Plans and Child Health Programmes: the need and roadmap from Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery

Abstract About 1.7 billion children and adolescents, mostly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) lack access to surgical care. While some...

Technical innovations for autologous intestinal reconstruction surgery in children with short bowel syndrome

The diagnostic value of magnetic resonance imaging in differentiating benign and malignant pediatric ovarian tumors

Background: The diagnostic workup of ovarian tumors in children and adolescents is challenging because preserving fertility, in addition to...

Long-term outcomes of various pediatric short bowel syndrome in China

Abstract Purpose The goal of this study was to analyze long-term outcome of various pediatric short bowel syndrome (SBS) at an intestinal...

Immunohistochemical staining of phosphorylated-ERK in post-chemotherapeutic samples is a potential predictor of the prognosis of neuroblastoma

Abstract Purpose The majority of relapsed neuroblastomas have mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway activating mutations. We previously...