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Whole Blood is Superior to Component Transfusion for Injured Children: A Propensity Matched Analysis

Objective: To compare a propensity-matched cohort of injured children receiving conventional blood component transfusion to injured children...

📅 Dec 29, 2020 articles
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Does Use of a Feeding Protocol Change Outcomes in Gastroschisis? A Report from the Midwest Pediatric Surgery Consortium

Introduction Gastroschisis feeding practices vary. Standardized neonatal feeding protocols have been demonstrated to improve nutritional outcomes....

1 listens 📅 Dec 28, 2020 articles
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Surgeon-Level Variation in Outcome following Esophageal Atresia Repair Is Not Explained by Volume

Introduction To assess whether there is a difference in operative outcome for esophageal atresia (EA) depending on a surgeon's seniority as...

2 listens 📅 Dec 28, 2020 articles
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Postoperative enterocolitis assessment using two different cut-off values in the HAEC score in Hirschsprung patients undergoing Duhamel and Soave pull-through

Background: Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis (HAEC) is the most severe and potentially lethal complication of Hirschsprung disease (HSCR)...

3 listens 📅 Dec 25, 2020 articles
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Postoperative enterocolitis assessment using two different cut-off values in the HAEC score in Hirschsprung patients undergoing Duhamel and Soave pull-through

Background: Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis (HAEC) is the most severe and potentially lethal complication of Hirschsprung disease (HSCR)...

1 listens 📅 Dec 29, 2020 articles
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Clinical Diagnostic Predictive Score for Meckel Diverticulum

AbstractBackground/Purpose: Meckel diverticulum (MD) is present in 2% of the population. Many practitioner feel the diagnosis relies upon...

5 listens 📅 Dec 26, 2020 articles
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The Use of the Internal Mammary Vein for Central Venous Access

AbstractPurpose: To describe the use of the internal mammary vein as an alternative access for central venous catheters.Methods: We performed a...

1 listens 📅 Dec 26, 2020 articles
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Complications and Failure to Rescue After Inpatient Pediatric Surgery

Objective: To describe the frequency and patterns of postoperative complications and failure to rescue (FTR) after inpatient pediatric surgical...

📅 Dec 24, 2020 articles
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Complications and Failure to Rescue After Inpatient Pediatric Surgery

Objective: To describe the frequency and patterns of postoperative complications and failure to rescue (FTR) after inpatient pediatric surgical...

📅 Dec 29, 2020 articles
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Parental Perspectives on Pre-Operative Counseling Regarding Pediatric General Anesthesia Exposure

Exposure to general anesthesia (GA) is a necessary risk for many elective procedures. Anesthesia risks, such as the potential risk of...

📅 Dec 24, 2020 articles
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Pediatric empyemas – Has the pendulum swung too far?

We read the article: “Pediatric empyemas – Has the pendulum swung too far?” by Derderian et al, with interest.1 The authors reported trends in the...

📅 Dec 24, 2020 articles
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Trending diversity: Reviewing four-decades of graduating fellows and the current leadership in pediatric surgery

AbstractPurposeDiversity in the physician workforce remains a priority in healthcare as it has been shown to improve outcomes. Decisions for...

📅 Dec 24, 2020 articles
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Implementation of a Timed Barium Esophagram Protocol for Assessment of Esophageal Function in Children

Objectives: Timed barium esophagram (TBE) is a fluoroscopic study that is widely employed as an adjunctive tool for diagnosing esophageal emptying...

📅 Dec 29, 2020 articles
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Implementation of a Timed Barium Esophagram Protocol for Assessment of Esophageal Function in Children

Objectives: Timed barium esophagram (TBE) is a fluoroscopic study that is widely employed as an adjunctive tool for diagnosing esophageal emptying...

📅 Dec 23, 2020 articles
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Does the Treatment After Kasai Procedure Influence Biliary Atresia Outcome and Native Liver Survival?

Objectives: Biliary atresia (BA) is a rare and progressive idiopathic disease affecting the biliary tract that can lead to end-stage liver...

6 listens 📅 Dec 23, 2020 articles
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Does the Treatment After Kasai Procedure Influence Biliary Atresia Outcome and Native Liver Survival?

Objectives: Biliary atresia (BA) is a rare and progressive idiopathic disease affecting the biliary tract that can lead to end-stage liver...

1 listens 📅 Dec 29, 2020 articles
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Trends in robotic surgery utilization across tertiary children's hospitals in the United States

Background: A growing number of tertiary children's hospitals are utilizing robotic surgical technology. We sought to characterize national trends...

📅 Dec 29, 2020 articles
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Trends in robotic surgery utilization across tertiary children's hospitals in the United States

Background: A growing number of tertiary children's hospitals are utilizing robotic surgical technology. We sought to characterize national trends...

📅 Dec 23, 2020 articles
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Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta in a pediatric swine model: Is 60 minutes too long?

Background: Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) is recommended in adults with a noncompressible torso hemorrhage...

📅 Dec 23, 2020 articles
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Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta in a pediatric swine model: Is 60 minutes too long?

Background: Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) is recommended in adults with a noncompressible torso hemorrhage...

📅 Dec 29, 2020 articles
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Impact of an institution-designed algorithm for the management of dislodged gastrostomy tubes

AbstractBackgroundGastrostomy tube (GT) dislodgement is a common reason for emergency department (ED) visits. We aim to assess the efficacy of our...

📅 Dec 18, 2020 articles
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Initial experience with transanal proctectomy in children

AbstractBackgroundThe use of transanal proctectomy may have particular advantages for pediatric patients with small pelvic working space. We...

📅 Dec 18, 2020 articles
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Pediatric Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Experience in a Tertiary Care Referral Center in a Developing Country Over Three Decades

Background: There is limited experience in managing pediatric primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). The aim of this study was to analyze the...

📅 Dec 23, 2020 articles
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tPA, Empyema, and VATS

Dr. Rod Gerardo and Dr. Todd Ponsky speak with Dr. Shawn St. Peter as he explains how the management of empyema has evolved over time including a...

89 listens 📅 Dec 30, 2020 podcasts
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Cholangitis in Patients With Biliary Atresia Receiving Hepatoportoenterostomy: A National Database Study

Introduction: Biliary atresia (BA) is a progressive form of liver disease in the neonatal period usually requiring hepatoportoenterostomy (HPE)....

4 listens 📅 Dec 16, 2020 articles
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Cholangitis in Patients With Biliary Atresia Receiving Hepatoportoenterostomy: A National Database Study

Introduction: Biliary atresia (BA) is a progressive form of liver disease in the neonatal period usually requiring hepatoportoenterostomy (HPE)....

1 listens 📅 Sep 14, 2020 articles
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Nationwide analysis of resuscitative thoracotomy in pediatric trauma: Time to differentiate from adult guidelines?

Background: Emergency department thoracotomy (EDT) for pediatric patients is uncommon, and practice patterns have not been evaluated. We examined...

📅 Dec 15, 2020 articles
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Nationwide analysis of resuscitative thoracotomy in pediatric trauma: Time to differentiate from adult guidelines?

Background: Emergency department thoracotomy (EDT) for pediatric patients is uncommon, and practice patterns have not been evaluated. We examined...

2 listens 📅 Dec 29, 2020 articles
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THE EFFECT OF AZYGOS VEIN PRESERVATION ON POSTOPERTATIVE COMPLICATIONS AFTER ESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA REPAIR: RESULTS FROM THE TURKISH ESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA REGISTRY

AbstractAimPreservation of the azygos vein (AV) maintains normal venous drainage of the mediastinum and decreases postoperative congestion. The...

4 listens 📅 Dec 15, 2020 articles
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Modified sequential sac ligation and staged closure technique for the management of giant omphalocele

AbstractPurposeThis study aimed to describe sac ligation and sequential closure for the management of giant omphalocele (GO) and analyze its...

2 listens 📅 Dec 15, 2020 articles
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Clinical Assessment of Pediatric Patients with Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma: A 30-Year Experience at a Single Institution

Background: Thyroidectomy is the typical treatment for pediatric thyroid carcinoma; total thyroidectomy is commonly performed. We aimed to report...

📅 Dec 29, 2020 articles
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Clinical Assessment of Pediatric Patients with Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma: A 30-Year Experience at a Single Institution

Background: Thyroidectomy is the typical treatment for pediatric thyroid carcinoma; total thyroidectomy is commonly performed. We aimed to report...

📅 Dec 14, 2020 articles
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The history of surgery in disorders of sexual development

AbstractDisorders of sexual development (DSD) have been documented throughout human history with fascination. Healers of all cultures have...

1 listens 📅 Dec 15, 2020 articles
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A technique to reconstruct the anal sphincters following iatrogenic stretching related to a pull-through for Hirschsprung disease

AbstractSoiling and fecal incontinence are troubling complications which can occur after a pull-through for Hirschsprung disease. They can usually...

📅 Dec 12, 2020 articles
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Social and financial barriers may contribute to a "hidden mortality" in Uganda for children with congenital anomalies

Background: The true incidence of congenital anomalies in sub-Saharan Africa is unknown. Owing to complex challenges associated with congenital...

📅 Dec 11, 2020 articles
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PRIMARY ANASTOMOSIS IN DIFFICULT CASES OF TYPE “C” ESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA: THE ATRAUMATIC MICROVASCULAR CLAMP TECHNIQUE OF MINIMAL TENSION WITH GOOD OUTCOME

AbstractBackgroundSurgical maneuvers for esophageal anastomosis in difficult cases of Gross type "C" esophageal atresia (EA) are challenging. The...

1 listens 📅 Dec 11, 2020 articles
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