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Colorectal Quiz Episode 12: Newborn ARM Part 1

Surgeons, neonatologists, pediatricians, and anyone who cares for the newborn child needs to understand how to evaluate anorectal malformations....

The Effect of Standardized Feeding Protocol on Early Outcome Following Gastroschisis Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

ABSTRACTBackground: Improved post-operative outcomes following gastroschisis repair are attributed to advancement in perioperative and...

Postoperative Complications in Pediatric Patients with Cerebral Palsy

AbstractBackground/Purpose: To assess surgical outcomes of patients with cerebral palsy (CP) and if they differ from patients without CP.Methods:...

Ultrasound Elastography in the Diagnosis of Malignant Cervical Lymphadenopathy in Children: Can It Replace Surgical Biopsy?

Introduction We aimed to assess the accuracy of ultrasound elastography in detecting pediatric malignant cervical lymph nodes, and if this...

Crystallized phenol for treatment of pilonidal sinus disease in children: a comparative clinical study

Background: The aim of this study was to present our experience in the use of crystallized phenol (CP) to treat pediatric patients with 'simple'...

Overview of Complications Associated with Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Multicenter Retrospective Clinical Analysis of 152 Cases

AbstractBackground/PurposeEpidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare disease of skin and mucosa which may causes surgical complications. We review these...

Experience with modified two stage inner preputial flap for repair of proximal hypospadias with chordee: A single institution study with intermediate follow up

AbstractPurposeWe present our modified technique of using the inner preputial flap to cover the penile shaft, while removing the subcutaneous...

Parental wellbeing after diagnosing a child with biliary atresia: A prospective cohort study

AbstractPurposeTo determine anxiety, stress, and quality of life (QoL) in parents of children who are diagnosed with biliary atresia...

Efficacy of Clinical-Grade Human Placental Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Fetal Ovine Myelomeningocele Repair

AbstractBackgroundWhile fetal repair of myelomeningocele (MMC) revolutionized management, many children are still unable to walk independently....

Open Pyloromyotomy Transverse Incision. (Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric...

In this video, open Ramestedt's Pyloroytomy is demonstrated. The patient is a one month old boy. A right upper quadrant incision is used.The video...

THORACOSCOPIC ASSISTED PARTIAL RIB RESECTION

Thoracoscopic-Assisted Partial Rib Resection D.A. Davies, J.C. Langer

The feasibility and safety of same-day surgery for diaphragmatic eventration by minithoracotomy in children

Purpose: The diaphragmatic plication procedure by thoracoscopy has gradually become standard treatment for diaphragmatic eventration (DE)....

The first board examination in pediatric surgery

AbstractThe inaugural certifying examination for special competence in pediatric surgery in North America was given by the American Board of...

IPEG 2015 - EXPERT PANEL: MIS Revisional Surgery

IPEG 2015 Annual Meeting  Expert Panel: Here We Go Again - MIS Revisional Surgery Indications & Outcomes M. Wulkan, L. Li, M. Bailez, L. Alvarez

IPEG 2018 - MODIFICATION TO LAPAROSCOPIC INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR THE DOUBLE NEEDLE TECHNIQUE

IPEG 2018 Annual Meeting Modification to Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair: The Double Needle Technique Top 10 Abstract A. Meziani, A. Hanna, R....

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Publication date: June 2021Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 30, Issue 3Author(s):

Ultrasonography is useful in differentiating between cystic biliary atresia and choledochal cyst

Abstract Purpose With the advent of ultrasonography (US), perinatal diagnosis of biliary cystic malformation (BCM) has become more prevalent. BCM...

Implementation of an evidence-based accelerated pathway: can hospital length of stay for children with blunt solid organ injury be safely decreased?

Abstract Background Recent work has demonstrated that an accelerated pathway for pediatric patients with blunt solid organ injuries is safe;...

Crystallized phenol for treatment of pilonidal sinus disease in children: a comparative clinical study

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to present our experience in the use of crystallized phenol (CP) to treat pediatric patients with...

Paediatric adhesive bowel obstruction: a systematic review

Abstract Adhesions following abdominal surgery remain a common cause of bowel obstruction. The incidence is between 1 and 12.6% in children who...

Skip segment Hirschsprung’s disease: diagnostic clues and surgical management

Abstract It is challenging to establish a definitive diagnosis and initiate timely management for skip segment Hirschsprung’s disease (SSHD)....

What Happens after the Hospital? An Analysis of Longitudinal Care Needs in Children Treated for Child Physical Abuse

AbstractBackground: Victims of child physical abuse (CPA) undergo stabilization and social evaluation during initial management. Current data...

Paediatric adhesive bowel obstruction: a systematic review

Adhesions following abdominal surgery remain a common cause of bowel obstruction. The incidence is between 1 and 12.6% in children who have had...

A retrospective review of gastroschisis epidemiology and referral patterns in northern Ghana

Abstract Purpose To describe the epidemiology and referral patterns of gastroschisis patients in northern Ghana. Methods A hospital-based...

Preoperative risk factors for the early failure of the Kasai portoenterostomy in patients with biliary atresia

Abstract Purpose Biliary atresia is managed surgically by the Kasai portoenterostomy (KP). It has been reported by some groups that the outcomes...

Commentary on “What Happens after the Hospital? An Analysis of Longitudinal Care Needs in Children Treated for Child Physical Abuse”

AbstractThis is a commentary on the manuscript entitled "What Happens after the Hospital? An Analysis of Longitudinal Care Needs in Children...

From the Editors: Information for Our Readers

2020 was a difficult year in so many respects. There was extraordinarily little, if anything, good about it. It was a year of suffering, death,...

Thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia with distal tracheoesophageal fistula: is it a safe procedure in infants weighing less than 2000 g?

Background: Since Rothenberg first performed thoracoscopic repair for esophageal atresia with distal tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF)...

The fragility index may not be ideal for paediatric surgical conditions: the example of foetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion

IPEG 2018 - THORACOSCOPIC PULMONARY LOBECTOMY TECHNICAL TIPS

IPEG 2018 Annual Meeting Thoracoscopic Pulmonary Lobectomy for Densely Fused Pulmonary Lobes in Children with CPAM: Technical Tips Top 10 Abstract...

Orchiopexy for Left Undescended Testis (One year old boy) By Dr. Tamer Ashraf Wafa

In this video, an open inguinal orchiopexy is done for a left peeping palpable undescended testis. The patient is a one year old boy. In this...

Epidemiology of necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants in China: A multicenter cohort study from 2015 to 2018

AbstractPurpose: To describe the current incidence, case-fatality rate and surgical treatment proportion of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) among...

Children Undergoing Outpatient Complex Penile Surgery, Hypospadias Repair May Not Require Opioid Analgesics

AbstractBackground/Purpose: Pain control is important after penile surgery, and opioid use should be minimized as able. We sought to describe our...

The International Classification of Disease Critical Care Severity Score Demonstrates that Pediatric Burden of Injury is Similar to that of Adults: Validation Using the National Trauma Databank

AbstractBackground/PurposeResource-based severity of injury (SOI) measures, such as the International Classification of Disease (ICD) Critical...

Short and long-term outcomes after pediatric redo fundoplication

AbstractBackground: Redo fundoplication (RF) is the most common surgical treatment for recurrent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in...

Surgery in Chinese children affected by 45,X/46,XY disorders of sex development: A 20-year experience in a single center

AbstractBackground: Children affected by 45,X/46,XY mosaicism have a wide spectrum in their phenotypes. Although surgery has a role in management,...