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Long-term parenteral nutrition and delayed establishment of enteral nutrition in extremely low birth weight infants with high enterostomy site is associated with prolonged cholestasis

Abstract Purpose Cholestatic liver damage is frequently observed in extremely low-birth-weight infants (ELBWIs) followed by enterostomy. We...

Risk Factors and Treatment Strategies for Anastomotic Ulcers in Pediatric Intestinal Failure

Anastomotic ulcers (AUs) are a rare cause of morbidity in intestinal failure (IF). Prior studies of AUs have been small, descriptive reports. We...

PIgR Autoantibody-abundant Circulating Vesicles Contributes to Biliary Injury in Biliary Atresia

This study aimed to elucidate the role of polymeric immunoglobulin receptor (pIgR) autoantibodies in the pathogenic progression of biliary atresia (BA).

Comparative outcomes of video-assisted thoracic surgery versus open thoracic surgery in pediatric pulmonary metastasectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract This meta-analysis aimed to compare the outcomes of video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and open thoracotomy in pediatric patients...

A Retrospective Study of Outcomes in a Rural Pediatric Population Treated for Venous Insufficiency

Endovascular radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and Endovascular Laser Ablation (EVLA) are minimally invasive methods to safely treat symptomatic...

Congenital heart disease and arrhythmia disorders in newborns with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a 23-year experience at a UK university pediatric surgical centre

Abstract Purpose Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is associated with congenital heart disease (CHD) and index newborns reportedly may...

Behavioral Outcomes After Inpatient Rehabilitation in Pediatric and Adolescent Trauma Patients

Traumatic injury is the leading cause of pediatric mortality and morbidity in the United States. While behavioral impairments of children after...

Multidisciplinary therapeutic strategy with appropriate timing and modalities for treating cervicofacial lymphatic malformations in children

Abstract Purpose The study reviewed a multidisciplinary approach to treating cervicofacial lymphatic malformations (CFLMs) in children. Methods...

Choosing a pediatric surgery career: affecting factors and status assessment

Abstract Purpose This study aims to investigate the factors influencing career choices in pediatric surgery with a focus on gender and...

Comparison of Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Extravesical Ureteral Reimplantation for Primary Vesicoureteral Reflux in Infants Under One Year of Age and Older Children

To assess the surgical outcomes of Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Extravesical Ureteral Reimplantation (RALUR-EV) in infants under one year of age...

Involvement of autophagy in germ cells in an experimental model of varicocele in rats before and after varicocelectomy

Abstract Introduction Autophagy, a catabolic process enabling cellular organelles and proteins’ reuse for energy, has been observed in varicocele...

Clinical Characteristics and Treatment of Gastric Duplications in Children

Gastric duplication (GD) is a rare congenital gastrointestinal malformation, and usually identified in childhood. This study aimed to investigate...

Revisiting the Swenson Prolapse Maneuver: A Call to Enhance Pull-through Surgeries for Hirchsprung Disease

We write to advocate for reconsidering the “Swenson prolapse” maneuver in the context of laparoscopic-assisted surgical approaches for...

Pediatric Blunt Liver and Spleen Injury Treated in Hospitals With Pediatric Intensive Care Units: Post-hoc Analysis of a Multicenter, Retrospective Observational Study

We evaluated the outcomes of pediatric patients with blunt liver and spleen injury (BLSI) admitted to hospitals with pediatric intensive care...

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

Abstract Introduction Urethrocutaneous fistula (UCF) is the most common complication after hypospadias repair, with an variable incidence of...

The effectiveness of alternative vessel grafts for meso-rex bypass in the treatment of extrahepatic portal vein obstruction in children

Abstract Purpose This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of alternative autologous vessel grafts in creating a Meso-Rex bypass (MRB)...

EMS Pediatric Trauma Transport: Do Disparities Exist?

Trauma is the leading cause of disability and death among children in the United States. Optimal outcomes are achieved at pediatric trauma centers...

Identifying Quality Improvement Targets After Pediatric Gastrostomy Tube Insertion: A NSQIP-Pediatric Pilot Study

Gastrostomy tube (GT) placement is one of the most common procedures performed by pediatric surgeons; however, no current national clinical data...

Factors affecting inflammatory changes in congenital lung malformations

Abstract Aim of the study Patients with congenital lung malformation (CLM) may present pulmonary inflammatory changes. However, little is known...

“Artificial intelligence and pediatric surgery: where are we?’’. Commentary

Long-term outcomes of laparoscopic-assisted versus complete transanal endorectal pull-through technique for classic segment Hirschsprung’s disease

Abstract Background The efficacy of transanal endorectal pull-through (TERPT) in treating classic Hirschsprung’s disease may be enhanced by...

Comparative Demography of Biliary Atresia and Choledochal Malformation in London

Choledochal malformation (CM) and biliary atresia (BA) are the two most important bile duct pathologies arising in infancy and childhood. The aim...

Satisfaction With Multidisciplinary Team Structure and Function in a Pediatric Outpatient Clinic

Multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) are integral to navigating complex patient care. Implementation of MDTs may improve patient outcomes, reduce...

Development of a New Score Based on Image Defined Risk Factors to Standardize Surgical Risk in Neuroblastoma Resection - A SIOPEN Collaborative Study

Image Defined Risk Factors (IDRFs) assess surgical risk in neuroblastoma (NB) and guide neoadjuvant therapy. Despite chemotherapy IDRFs may...

Pediatric laparoscopic versus percutaneous gastrostomy tube placement: a single-center review

Abstract Background The optimal technique for gastrostomy tube (GT) placement in pediatric patients remains controversial. Percutaneous endoscopic...

Global Prevalence of Duodenal Atresia in Trisomy 21: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Introduction Duodenal atresia is one of significant causes of neonatal intestinal obstruction. It often co-occurs with Down syndrome. This study...

Interferential Current Stimulation Enhances Rectal Motor Activity: Insights from an Isolated Perfused Porcine Model

Introduction Interferential current (IFC) has been studied in several clinical trials for the treatment of bowel motility disorders, most often in...

A Complicated Matter: Predictors for Postoperative Infections After Bowel Resection in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) need surgery whenever medical therapy fails. The postoperative course is frequently accompanied by...

Unnecessary Scans Lead to Unnecessary Re-scans: Evaluating Clinical Management of Low and Intermediate Risk Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injuries

The Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) guidelines provide an algorithm to select patients with mild head trauma at highest...

Non-operative Versus Operative Management of Perianal Abscess in Infants: A 10-year Retrospective Study at Two Centres in the United Kingdom

Perianal abscess (PA), with or without fistula-in-ano (FIA) is common in infants. Treatment options include incision and drainage under general...

Gastrointestinal quality of life in children born with gastroschisis

Abstract Purpose The aim was to determine gastrointestinal (GI)-related QoL in children born with gastroschisis (GS). Methods Totally, 58/83...

Colorectal Quiz: Episode 42 - HD Constipation

In this episode of the Colorectal Quiz, Drs. Mark Levitt, Jason Frischer, and Chris Gayer discuss a complex case of persistent constipation in a...

Intraureteral Instillation of Indocyanine Green for Intraoperative Identification of the Ureter During Laparoscopy

Indocyanine green (ICG) is an FDA approved, well tolerated, inexpensive tricarbocyanine fluorophore that is being increasingly used in pediatric...

Hydrostatic reduction of intussusception: the impact of high enema pressure on success rates

Abstract Purpose The aim of this study is to analyze the effect of increasing enema pressure on enema outcomes. Methods We conducted a...

Predictors of outcomes in infants with gastroschisis treated with a preformed silo

Abstract Purpose To describe the outcomes of infants with gastroschisis treated with a preformed silo (PFS) and determine whether routinely...

Health literacy in parents of children with Hirschsprung disease: a novel study

Abstract Purpose To explore health literacy (HL) among parents of children with Hirschsprung disease (HD). Methods Norwegian-speaking parents of...