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Low muscle volume of the anal sphincter complex:A novel prognostic factor in children with anorectal malformations?

AbstractBackground/PurposeThe anal sphincter complex (ASC) plays a key-role in continence and is often dysfunctional in infants born with...

Building Human Renal Tracts

AbstractSevere kidney failure affects several million people worldwide. Among these are children born with abnormal renal tracts, and some carry...

Report on the LXVII (Virtual) Meeting of the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons

AbstractThe LXVII British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (BAPS) was held virtually in July 2021. The programme included scientific...

HIGH ALTITUDE SIMULATION TESTING IN PATIENTS WITH CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA

ABSTRACTAim of StudyCongenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is associated with lung hypoplasia and pulmonary hypertension. Many patients receive...

Temporal Trends in Ileoanal Pouch Surgery for Paediatric Onset Ulcerative Colitis in England from 1997 to 2015 Using Hospital Episode Statistics

ABSTRACTIntroductionIleal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) following colectomy for ulcerative colitis (UC) achieves restoration of intestinal...

Centralization of Pediatric Surgical Care in The Netherlands: Lessons Learned

AbstractCentralization of care is a difficult process, as there are several stakeholders that are involved and should be heard. What can be the...

A Supportive Physiologic Environment for the Extreme Premature Infant: Improving Life Outside the Womb

AbstractExtreme prematurity remains an unsolved problem and is the leading cause of pediatric mortality and morbidity in developed countries. The...

Important Information for our Authors and Readers

The submission and acceptance process for most papers published in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery (JPS) is usually a straightforward process....

Shifting paradigms: The top 100 most disruptive papers in core pediatric surgery journals

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

Management of hepatoblastoma in the United States: Can we do better?

Background: Hepatoblastoma is the most common type of liver cancer in children. Refined therapeutic approaches combining risk-adapted chemotherapy...

Intrathoracic prosthesis in children in preventing post-pneumonectomy syndrome: Its role in congenital single lung and post-pneumonectomy situations

AbstractBackgroundPostpneumopnectomy syndrome (PPS) is an extreme rotation and malposition of mediastinum causing dynamic and symptomatic central...

Racial and ethnic differences in pediatric surgery utilization in the United States: A nationally representative cross-sectional analysis

AbstractObjectivesChildren of minority background have reduced access to surgery. This study assessed for racial/ethnic differences in surgical...

Opioid Reduction and Elimination in Pediatric Surgical Patients

ABSTRACTINTRODUCTIONOpioid overuse is a national concern. Mitigation strategies include judicious prescribing and encouragement of non-opioid...

Effect of intraoperative fluid type on postoperative systemic inflammatory response and end-organ dysfunction following total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation in children

AbstractPurposeTo evaluate the effect of intraoperative fluid type [half-normal saline (0.45NS) or lactated Ringer's solution (LR)] on the risk of...

Hirschsprung Disease in Brief

The surgical management for Hirschsprung disease has changed dramatically over the past few decades. So here, we discuss the basics of workup,...

Commentary on Intrathoracic Prosthesis in Children in Preventing Post-Pneumonectomy Syndrome: Its Role in Congenital Single Lung and Post-Pneumonectomy Situations

AbstractThis is a Commentary on the manuscript titled "Intrathoracic Prosthesis in Children in Preventing Post-Pneumonectomy Syndrome: Its Role in...

Does Creating a Dome Reduce Recurrence in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Following Patch Repair?

AbstractPurpose: To develop a quantifiable approach to identify a dome shape of the repaired diaphragm using post-operative chest radiograph and...

Contribution of magnetic resonance imaging to the prenatal diagnosis of common congenital vascular anomalies

Background: Screening ultrasound (US) has increased the detection of congenital vascular anomalies in utero. Complementary magnetic resonance...

Mucous Fistula Refeeding Promotes Earlier Enteral Autonomy in Infants with Small Bowel Resection

Objective: Infants requiring intestinal resection due to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) or small bowel atresia (SBA) may benefit from mucous...

The Influence of Decreasing Variable Collection Burden on Hospital-Level Risk-Adjustment

AbstractBackgroundRisk-adjustment is a key feature of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program-Pediatric...

Update Course Rewind: 2021 Top Ten Key Takeaways

The 9th annual Pediatric Surgery Update Course was held as a webinar on August 27, 2021. We had a lot of lively discussion and engaging...

How the Covid 19 pandemic affects our perspective on the medical treatment of acute appendicitis in children

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Correction to: 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?

Typhoid perforation in children below 5 years: a 10-year review of cases managed and outcome

Abstract Introduction Typhoid perforation is still prevalent in children in developing countries. Hence, the need for a review of the morbidity...

The use of computed tomography versus clinical acumen in diagnosing appendicitis in children: A two-institution international study

Background: Appendicitis in children can be diagnosed utilizing clinical and laboratory findings, with the assistance of ultrasound (US) and/or...

quantitative ct imaging analysis to predict Pathology features in patients with a Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation

AbstractBackgroundRisk for infection and potential malignant degeneration are the most common arguments for resecting asymptomatic Congenital...

Meconium peritonitis: A 22-year review in a tertiary referral centre

AbstractBackgroundMeconium peritonitis (MP) is a sterile, chemical peritonitis resulting from in-utero fetal bowel perforation. Severe cases may...

The importance of dedicated colorectal team participation in the management of spina bifida and spinal cord injury patients

Abstract Purpose In September 2020, the colorectal team of the International Center for Colorectal and Urogenital Care joined the spina bifida and...

ATLS 2021 Pediatric Surgery Update

In this episode, we hear important 2021 ATLS updates for the care of pediatric trauma patients from Dr. Rich Falcone, Director of Trauma Services...

Role of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Management of Penetrating Abdominal Trauma in Children

Introduction: Traditionally, exploratory laparotomy was used to treat penetrating abdominal trauma (PAT). At present, minimally invasive surgery...

Obituary on em. o. Univ. Prof. Dr. Hugo Sauer

Distraction enterogenesis in the murine colon

ABSTRACTBackground/PurposeDistraction enterogenesis with intraluminal spring technology has been successfully used to lengthen segments of murine...

Perinatal Testicular Torsion: The Clear Cut, the Controversial, and the "Quiet" Scenarios

AbstractBackgroundPerinatal testicular torsion (PTT) is a catastrophic event that occurs in utero or up to 30 days postnatally, with testicular...

Priority clinical conditions in pediatric ambulatory surgery

Health care cost in the United States (US) is increasing exponentially, and healthcare providers are searching ways to provide high-quality care...

Separation of Pygopagus Conjoined Twins: What Has Changed after 15 Years

Conjoined twining represents a challenging situation that requires cooperation of different medical specialities. Choosing the members of the...

Uncomplicated Gastroschisis Care in the US and Kenya: Treatment at Two Tertiary Care Centers

ABSTRACTBackgroundGastroschisis is a common birth defect with