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Definition, Prognosis, and Complication Analysis of Early Allograft Dysfunction in Pediatric Liver Transplantation: A Retrospective Cohort Study

The definition of early allograft dysfunction (EAD) varies, and has hardly been studied in pediatric transplantation (pLT) since the adult EAD...

Recent Progress and Current Challenges in the Care of the Child Around the World

Global pediatric surgery has developed into a sophisticated system of teaching, training, sustaining, and serving, in order to equip low- and...

Functional Outcomes After Anorectal Malformation Reconstruction

Functional outcomes following reconstruction of anorectal malformations are important to assess and optimize. Patients with anorectal...

Is It Time to Introduce Ex-Situ Normothermic Machine Perfusion in Paediatric Liver Transplantation?

The clinical use of normothermic machine perfusion in liver transplantation currently excludes paediatric recipients due to the challenges of...

Evaluating Postoperative Opioid Prescription Fills and Refills for Adolescents Undergoing Surgery

Prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) are state-run databases that track controlled substances to reduce substance use and diversion. The...

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Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastrointestinal Symptoms After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents: An 8-year Follow-up Analysis

Vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) are the most commonly performed metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS)...

Implementation of a “Same Night” Appendectomy (SNAppy) Discharge Protocol: A Quality Improvement Initiative

Appendectomy is curative for appendicitis and prolonged hospitalization is unnecessary for un-complicated disease. We implemented a protocol to...

Aspartate Aminotransferase-to-platelet Ratio Index (APRi) as Biomarker for Liver Damage in Biliary Atresia (BA): A Meta-analysis

Biliary atresia (BA) is a severe paediatric liver disease causing cirrhosis without prompt treatment. Aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio...

Ethics of Transition of Care of Pediatric Surgical Patients to Adult Providers

Pediatric surgeons have significantly improved survival rates for children with complex conditions, transforming many previously terminal cases...

Social Determinants of Health Influence on Survival in Wilms Tumor, Neuroblastoma, and Hepatoblastoma

The influence of social determinants of health (SDOH) on childhood cancer outcomes is complex and understudied. This study aimed to elucidate the...

Respiratory Outcomes in Children Born With Esophageal Atresia With or Without Tracheoesophageal Fistula: A Retrospective Longitudinal Cohort Study

The respiratory health of children born with esophageal atresia with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) can be compromised.

Magnetic Compression Anastomosis for Anorectal Malformations: Feasibility and Efficacy in Swine Model and Clinical Observation

Patients with anorectal malformations (ARM) commonly experience post-operative bowel dysfunctions due to inherent neuromuscular dysplasia and...

Optimizing Proper Waste Management in Pediatric Surgery: An Observational Study

Operating rooms (OR) are responsible for the majority of waste production in hospitals. Proper waste management including recycling is a...

Surgical Treatment of Perforated Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Spontaneous Intestinal Perforation in Extremely Low Birth Weight Premature Infants- Is Resection and Primary Anastomosis a Safe Option?

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and spontaneous intestinal perforation (SIP) lead to significant morbidity and mortality in extreme-low birth...

Correlation of Genetic Mutation With Outcomes in Children With Hereditary Spherocytosis Undergoing Partial Splenectomy: A Multicentre Study

Hereditary Spherocytosis (HS) is a common genetic hematological disorder causing a life-long hemolytic anemia, with sequela of hemolysis. Children...

Management, Trends, and Recommendations for Intra-abdominal Lymphatic Malformations: A Single-Center Retrospective Review

Intra-abdominal lymphatic malformations (ILM) are vascular anomalies that arise from the mesentery, omentum, or retroperitoneum. These may present...

Quality of Life Outcomes in Children Following Surgical Management of Gastroschisis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

The quality of life of pediatric patients born with gastroschisis has yet to be documented in a systematic review. Our objective is to...

Establishing a Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum for International Medical Graduates Pursuing Pediatric Surgery Training in High-income Countries

Canada's Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons established a competency-based medical education (CBME) training in pediatric surgery in 2021....

Clinical Characteristics and Postoperative Functional Outcomes in Children With Mowat-Wilson Syndrome and Hirschsprung's Disease: A Single-center Study

Mowat-Wilson Syndrome (MWS) is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder. Approximately half of individuals with MWS present with Hirschsprung's...

Population-based Study of Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis in Canada: Investigating the National Changes in Surgical Practice and Outcomes From 2004 to 2021

Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) is an acquired condition that causes gastric outlet obstruction in infants and requires operative treatment....

The Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status and Omphalocele Prevalence

The omphalocele is a congenital malformation associated with chromosomal abnormalities, however the exact etiology is unknown. Current research...

The Role of Sociodemographics in Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult Osteosarcoma: A Population Based Study

In our population-based study, we examine the impact of patient demographics on disease presentation, treatment and survival for children,...

Current practice and barriers for transition of care (TOC) in pediatric surgery: perspectives of adult surgeons from different subspecialties

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Routine Overnight Assessments in Stable Pediatric Surgery Patients: A Critical Reconsideration

Hospitalized patients are subject to overnight vital sign (OVS) monitoring which leads to subsequent sleep disturbance and contributes to adverse...

Advocacy for Children With Surgical Diseases in Nigeria: National Policy Status, Gaps, and Solutions

An estimated 1.7 billion children, mostly in low- and middle-income countries, lack access to surgical care. Increased focus on, and investment...

Establishment of a National Surgical Tissue Biobank for Pediatric Crohn's Disease: An Implementation Feasibility Study

Crohn's disease (CD) is a lifelong gastrointestinal inflammatory condition that often requires surgery, particularly for patients diagnosed in...

Correction: Antenatal detection of pediatric surgical congenital abnormalities and its effect on maternal anxiety: a multicentre prospective study in a middle‑income country

Assessing Safety and Timing of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt and Gastrostomy Tube Placement in Newborns

Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt placement (VPS) is a common surgical procedure for treating newborns with hydrocephalus. Due to poor feeding, these...

Incidence, Management, and Survival of Pancreatic Malignancies in Children: A Population-Based SEER Study

Pancreatic neoplasms are uncommon in children. We assessed the incidence, treatment, and survival of children with pancreatic malignancies, and...

The efficacy analysis of robotic versus laparoscopic ipsilateral uretero-ureterostomy for upper urinary tract duplications in pediatric population

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How low should we go? Outcomes of ECMO in neonates with low gestational age or birth weight

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The Right Colon Patch Pull-through for Total Colonic Aganglionosis: A Systematic Review

Total colonic aganglionosis (TCA) is a rare form of Hirschsprung Disease with many surgical techniques. There is limited good quality research to...

Gender Differences in Electronic Health Record Inbox Message Volumes Among Pediatric Surgeon Specialists

Prior studies examined the relationship between physician sex and electronic health records (EHR) utilization patterns to assess for provider...

Laser Hair Removal May Be a Primary Treatment of Pilonidal Disease: A Pilot Study

Pilonidal disease is a chronic skin disorder of the gluteal cleft in adolescents and young adults. No treatment is universally effective, and the...

Corrigendum to “Introduction to Entrustable Professional Activities for Pediatric Surgery” [J Pediatr Surg 59 (11) (2024) 161653]

The authors regret that the printed version of the above article contained a number of errors in some of the references. The correct and final...