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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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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

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...

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...

Morbidity after thoracoscopic resection of congenital pulmonary airway malformations (CPAM): single center experience over a decade

Abstract Purpose Video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) resection of CPAM in children is an established, albeit controversial strategy for its...

Optimization of surgical timing of congenital diaphragmatic hernia using the quantified flow patterns of patent ductus arteriosus

Abstract Purpose The optimal timing of surgery for congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is controversial. We aimed to validate our protocol for...

Multiple magnetic foreign body ingestion in pediatric patients: a single-center retrospective review

Abstract Objective Foreign body (FB) ingestion is increasingly common in children, and ingestion of multiple magnetic FBs can cause serious...

Risk factors and outcomes of bile leak after laparoscopic surgery for congenital biliary dilatation

Abstract Purpose One of the main causes of stricture at hepaticojejunostomy site after surgery for congenital biliary dilatation is inflammation...

Preferential performance of Thal fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease: a single institution experience

Abstract Purpose Nissen fundoplication (NF) is the most commonly used surgical treatment for persistent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). We...

What is the optimal lipid emulsion for preventing intestinal failure-associated liver disease following parenteral feeding in a rat model of short-bowel syndrome?

Abstract Purpose Composite lipid emulsion (CLE) has been used for intestinal failure-associated liver disease (IFALD) to compensate for the...

Nutritional and pharmacological strategy in children with short bowel syndrome

Abstract Short bowel syndrome in neonates is a severe and life-threatening disease after a major loss of small bowel with or without large bowel....

Risk factors of dumping syndrome after fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux in children

Abstract Purpose In postoperative cases of fundoplication, the gastric emptying ability is promoted and sometimes exhibits dumping syndrome....

Prophylactic innominate artery transection to prevent tracheoinnominate artery fistula: a retrospective review of single institution experiences

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to investigate the optimal indication and availability of prophylactic innominate artery transection (PIAT)....

Risk factors influencing ascending testis after laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure for pediatric inguinal hernia and hydrocele

Abstract Background We investigated the risk factors influencing ascending testis following laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure...

Postoperative intestinal obstruction in patients with biliary atresia impedes biliary excretion and results in subsequent liver transplantation

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to investigate the negative effects of intestinal obstruction for jaundice-free native liver survival after...

The administration of hepatocyte growth factor prevents total parenteral nutrition-induced hepatocellular injury in a rat model

Abstract Purpose Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) sometimes induces parenteral nutrition-associated liver disease (PNALD). Hepatocyte growth...

Nationwide evolution of Pediatric ERCP Indications, Utilization and Re-Admissions over Time

Objectives: We conducted the present all-capture US population level study of pediatric Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) P to...

Histological features of complete tracheal rings in congenital tracheal stenosis

Abstract Purpose Congenital tracheal stenosis is a disease in which complete tracheal cartilage rings (CTCR) cause airway narrowing. Although...

Selective approach to preoperative echocardiography in esophageal atresia

Abstract Purpose Preoperative echocardiography is used routinely in neonates with esophageal atresia to identify patients in whom congenital...

Effect of microscopy-assisted portoenterostomy (MAPE) for biliary atresia

Abstract Purpose Portoenterostomy (PE) is the standard treatment for biliary atresia (BA). However, micro-bile ducts are difficult to identify...

Abdominal esophageal banding for esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula in neonates with severe associated anomalies

Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the materials used for abdominal esophageal banding, and to evaluate the complications...

Telemedicine in the pediatric surgery in Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented expansion of telemedicine services worldwide. This study aimed to explore the...

Pediatric Firearm Injuries and Fatalities: Do Racial Disparities Exist?

Objective: To evaluate racial disparities among White and Black pediatric firearm injury patients on a national level.Background: Pediatric...

Are routine chest X-rays following chest tube removal necessary in asymptomatic pediatric patients?

Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine if routine chest X-rays (CXRs) performed after chest tube (CT) removal in pediatric...

Response to: Esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula associated with tetralogy of Fallot: a review of mortality. KM O’Shea, ML Griffiths, KL King, P Losty, M Jones, J Minford, F Murphy. Pediatr Surg Int. 2020 Oct; 36(10):1243–1247

Pediatric and neonatal extracorporeal life support: current state and continuing evolution

Abstract The use of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) for the pediatric and neonatal population continues to grow. At the same time, there have...