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CONTROLLED ASPIRATION OF LARGE PAEDIATRIC OVARIAN CYSTIC TUMOURS

AbstractAimCystic ovarian masses in children may be physiological or neoplastic. It is mandatory that suspected neoplastic lesions are resected...

Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion (FETO)

Did you know that we can do surgery on a fetus? In today's episode, we hear from Dr. Foong-Yen Lim, M.D. about Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal...

Surge in Testicular Torsion in Pediatric Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic

AbstractBackground: Testicular torsion is a pediatric surgical emergency, and prompt diagnosis and treatment is imperative. During the COVID-19...

Surgical site infection after open and laparoscopic surgery in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common healthcare-associated infections in patients undergoing surgery. Various randomised control...

A Novel Technique for NGT Fixation: Secure, Simple, and Safe

AbstractNasogastric tubes are often vitally important in post-operative management. Usually required for short term use, they are easily taped to...

Testicular Tumors in the Pediatric Patient

Publication date: Available online 14 July 2021Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Hannah Jarvis, Nicholas G. Cost, Amanda F. Saltzman

Letter to the Editor: In Response to Recurrence after laparoscopic high ligation in adolescents: A multi-center international retrospective study of ten hospitals

We read with much interest the article “Recurrence after laparoscopic high ligation in adolescents: A multi-center international retrospective...

Exomphalos with intestinal fistulation: case series and systematic review for clinical characterization, management and embryopathogenesis

AbstractIntroductionExomphalos with intestinal fistulation (EIF) is a rare variant of exomphalos with intestine opening to the surface of an...

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

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

Colorectal Quiz Episode 17: Cloaca Part 1

The treatment for cloacal malformations are a great example of collaboration between pediatric colorectal surgery, gynecology, and urology. In...

Prevalence, management and outcome of cryptorchidism associated with gastroschisis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

AbstractPurposeCryptorchidism associated with gastroschisis has been poorly investigated. We aimed to assess the prevalence of this association,...

LAPAROSCOPIC VERSUS OPEN APPENDICECTOMY FOR COMPLICATED APPENDICITIS IN CHILDREN: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

ABSTRACTBackground: Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is the preferred approach in uncomplicated appendicitis. However, in patients with complicated...

Esophageal substitution or esophageal elongation procedures in patients with complicated esophageal atresia? Results of a comparative study

Background: In newborns with complex esophageal atresia, there are situations in which a primary anastomosis cannot be safely performed. The...

Open CVP Catheter Insertion Internal jugular vein Cutdown By Dr. Tamer Ashraf...

This video demonstrates the open technique for central venous catheter insertion (Open CVP insetion) or also called Internal jugular vein cutdown....

Letter to ‘Clinical diagnostic predictive score for Meckel diverticulum’

We read with much interest the article ‘Clinical diagnostic predictive score for Meckel diverticulum’.[1] From the title of this study, it is...

The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Pediatric Surgery

Parental Presence during Induction of Anesthesia Improves Compliance of the Child and Reduces Emergence Delirium

Introduction Preoperative stress and anxiety in pediatric patients are associated with poor compliance during induction of anesthesia and a...

Comment on “European Pediatric Surgeon' Association Survey on the Management of Short-Bowel Syndrome”

What is the appropriate aganglionic bowel length on contrast enema for attempting single stage transanal endorectal pull-through in Hirschsprung disease?

Purpose: To identify influence of different values of age and abnormal bowel length in HD patients selected for single stage TERPT which affects...

Growth and morbidity in infants with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia according to initial Lung Volume: a pilot study

ABSTRACTBackground: In congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) survivors, failure to thrive is a well-known complication, ascribed to several...

Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Presentation and Severity of Traumatic Injury due to Physical Child Abuse Across US Children's Hospitals

AbstractBackgroundPhysical child abuse affects 9 in every 1,000 children in the United States and associated traumatic injuries are often...

Tu-be or Not Tu-be? Is routine endotracheal intubation necessary for successful bedside reduction and primary closure of gastroschisis?

AbstractBackgroundWide practice variation exists in the management of gastroschisis. Routine endotracheal intubation for bedside closure may lead...

Whether prophylactic intraoperative chest drain insertion in esophageal atresia-tracheoesophageal fistula is an evidence-based practice or just a prejudice: A systematic review and meta-analysis

AbstractBackgroundVarious controversial practices in the management of Esophageal atresia-tracheoesophageal fistula (EA-TEF) can be noticed among...

Comparing 30-day outcomes between early versus delayed repair of anorectal malformations with perineal or rectovestibular fistulas: An analysis of the ACS NSQIP-Pediatric database

Background: Anorectal malformations (ARMs) have a wide spectrum of presentation ranging from mild defects with perineal fistulas to more severe...

Analysis of Adolescent Patient Satisfaction and Well-Being following Reduction Mammaplasty using The BREAST-Q Survey

AbstractBackground While functional breast reduction surgery has been shown to lead to increased quality of life in adult patients, the effects of...

Laparoscopic Versus Open Orchiopexy For Palpable Undescended Testes: Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis

AbstractBackground/Purpose: Laparoscopic orchiopexy (LO) was recently described as superior to open orchiopexy (OO) for palpable undescended...

Thyroid Surgery Outcomes at a Children's Hospital: The Value of a Multidisciplinary Team Approach

AbstractBackgroundOur purpose is to describe the structure, function and outcomes of our multidisciplinary pediatric thyroid program and to...

Characteristics of Benign Neuroblastic Tumors: Is Surgery Always Necessary?

AbstractPurpose: Ganglioneuroma (GN) and ganglioneuroblastoma-intermixed (GNB-I) represent benign variants of neuroblastic tumors in children;...

Colorectal Quiz Episode 16: Bowel Management in Spinal Patients - Need for a Urologist Part 2

Bowel management can be difficult on its own but for patients with spinal disorders, it can be exponentially more complex. Today, Dr. Levitt and...

Hirschsprung Disease Workup

The workup for Hirschsprung disease is bread-and-butter pediatric surgery but it can certainly get confusing. Dr. Nelson Rosen is the Associate...

Impact of overweight/obesity on clinical outcomes after reduction for intussusception in children

Abstract Purpose Childhood obesity is a worsening epidemic. Little is known about the impact of overweight and obesity (OV–OB) on clinical...

Radiation burden in patients with esophageal atresia: a systematic review

Abstract Esophageal atresia (EA) is the most common congenital esophageal disorder. Radiological imaging facilitates diagnosis, surgical...

Same-day discharge after laparoscopic appendectomy for non-perforated appendicitis is safe and cost effective

Abstract Aim of the study To compare the outcomes and hospital charges of patients who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy for non-perforated...

Magnet ingestion in children and its implications: tertiary centre experience

Abstract Background Swallowing multiple magnets or a magnet and second metallic object can carry risks of intestinal obstruction, fistula and...

Impact of Clostridium difficile infection on pediatric appendicitis

Abstract Introduction Clostridium difficile is an important cause of nosocomial infection in the pediatric population. The purpose of this study...

Comparison of non-invasive physiological assessment tools between simple and perforated appendicitis in children

Abstract Purpose The role of non-invasive measures of physiologic reserve, specifically the Compensatory reserve index (CRI) and the Shock index...