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DEFINING AN ANASTOMOTIC STRICTURE FOLLOWING OESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA REPAIR

Babies who have undergone repair of an oesophageal atresia may have the anastomosis dilated, often more than once. The number of times a baby...

Colorectal Quiz: Episode 48 - Anal Stenosis

In this episode of the Colorectal Quiz, Drs. Marc Levitt, Jason Frischer, and special guest Dr. Julia Grabowski from Lurie Children’s dive deep...

Does the absence of hypertrophic nerves on rectal biopsy predict long-segment or total colonic aganglionosis?

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Complications and Long-Term Outcomes of Patients with Cloacal Malformation After Bowel Neovagina Creation

Up to 60% of patients with a cloacal malformation have a Mullerian anomaly. In cases where the vagina is absent or cannot reach the perineum, an...

Simple vs. Complex Gastroschisis Outcomes: 30-Year Multicenter Review

Gastroschisis is a congenital abdominal wall defect that has increased in prevalence at birth globally over the past three decades. Despite...

ROBOT-ASSISTED SURGERY IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS: RESULTS OF A FRENCH MULTICENTER STUDY ON 1401 PATIENTS

Establishing a robotic program in pediatric surgery remains challenging, with evidence-based practices still evolving. Over the last five years,...

Blunt Brachial Arterial Injury in Pediatric Patients

Blunt brachial arterial injury (BBAI) is the most common vascular injury in pediatric patients. BBAI can lead to a spectrum of clinical signs and...

World Pediatric Surgery Day on 7th April: a global advocacy initiative by World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons (WOFAPS)

Vascular Surgery in Children

What comprises vascular disease in children? Who is best suited to care for them? And where should this care be provided? These are the questions...

Publisher’s Note

The Publisher would like to note that the article titled “Report of the Annual Meeting of the 2024 AAP Section on Surgery (SoSu): J Pediatr Surg...

Postnatal outcomes of sonographically suspected isolated congenital lung anomalies

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Comments on the “Risk factors of bowel perforation in neonates with Hirschsprung disease”

Implementation of ERAS protocol in pediatric colostomy closure: a randomized clinical trial

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Multidisciplinary tumor boards in pediatric surgical oncology: a systematic review of approaches in low- and middle-income countries

Comment on: “Comparing the efficacy of video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) vs intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy in children with pleural empyema” by Omid et al.

Screening Practices for Müllerian Anomalies in Patients With Known Renal or Urologic Anomalies: A Retrospective Chart Review

Approximately 20–40 % of females diagnosed with renal anomalies will have a coexistent Müllerian anomaly. Müllerian anomalies can have significant...

A note on the history of Hirschsprung’s disease, and an over 120 years apology

Intestinal Dysmotility and the Risk of Volvulus Following Omega-jejunostomy Tube Placement in Children

Gastric dysmotility complicates enteral feeding in children, often requiring distal feeding access. While nasoduodenal and gastrojejunostomy tubes...

A Report on Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation for Fertility Preservation in Children: Confirmation of Germ Cell Preservation and Few Surgical Complications

Testicular tissue cryopreservation (TTC) is an experimental method for fertility preservation in pediatric patients facing a fertility threatening...

Minimizing variance in pediatric patients after repair of anorectal malformations

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Invited Commentary for: A Report on Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation for Fertility Preservation in Children: Confirmation of Germ Cell Preservation and Few Surgical Complications

The increasing survival rates for pediatric cancer patients have shifted the focus towards long-term quality of life, with fertility preservation...

Letter to “Incidence of urethrocutaneous fistula after distal and midshaft hypospadias repair does not differ among patients treated with or without a protective second‑layer: single tertiary centre experience’’

The role of ultrasonography in detecting and classifying anorectal malformations in neonates: a retrospective study of 30 cases

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What Every Pediatric Surgeon Should Know About Anti-DEI Rhetoric

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have emerged as critical components of modern healthcare. Pediatric surgery, given its complex...

Can we do less? A review of imaging practices for evaluating cervical spine injuries in pediatric blunt trauma patients

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Assessment of Müllerian Patency in Patients with Cloacal Anomaly using Saline Pertubation: A Retrospective Cohort Study

36-41% of females with cloaca experience menstrual obstruction, which can result in significant morbidity. No established evaluation exists to...

Long-term aerodigestive morbidities after esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula repair

Short-term complications, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and anastomotic stricture, are well documented in esophageal...

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Findings in Pediatric Patients with Choledocholithiasis Justify a Surgery-First Approach: A Multi-Center Study

Pediatric choledocholithiasis is traditionally managed with an endoscopy-first approach, where Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography...

Invited Commentary for: Screening Practices for Müllerian Anomalies in Patients With Known Renal or Urologic Anomalies: A Retrospective Chart Review

Mullerian anomalies affect 7 % of reproductive age women and account for a spectrum in their presentation. These anomalies may present in isolated...

The hormonal effect of fibroblast growth factor 19 on the intestinal adaptation in pediatric short bowel syndrome: an in vitro study using patients-derived enteroids

Promoting intestinal adaptation is of paramount importance for restoring normal gastrointestinal function in pediatric patients with short bowel...

Letter to “Long-term urinary and sexual outcomes in pediatric genitourinary rhabdomyosarcoma survivors: a qualitative study”

Does nutritional education affect the nutritional status, growth, and development of children with pectus excavatum?

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Rapid, objective intraoperative mapping of Hirschsprung disease with a portable electrochemical acetylcholine sensor

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Bulbospongiosus Muscle Reconstruction in Proximal Hypospadias: Post pubertal Function and Patient Satisfaction

Ejaculatory disturbances are prevalent in pubertal studies following childhood proximal hypospadias repair. Bulbospongiosus muscle (BSM) is...

Intestinal autonomy in extreme premature infants with short bowel syndrome: national experience