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Neighborhood Disadvantage and Injury Mechanism, Severity, and Outcomes in Pediatric Trauma

Traumatic injuries remain the leading cause of death in children aged 1–14. Previous research demonstrates a link between lower socioeconomic...

Thoracoscopy in paediatric patients with mediastinal lymphangiomas: 10 years of surgical experience in a single centre

Abstract Objectives To summarize the clinical features of mediastinal lymphangiomas in paediatric patients and to compare the outcomes of open and...

Congenital Tracheal Stenosis With Complete Cartilage Rings: Proposal of A Multidisciplinary and Tailored Surgical Approach

Congenital Tracheal Stenosis (CTS) with complete cartilaginous rings is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition in paediatric patients....

Artificial intelligence and pediatric surgery: where are we?

Abstract Here, we explore the transformative effects of artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT and GEMINI,...

Malignant Hyperthermia in Pediatric Surgery: Essential Awareness and Crisis Management

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is an unusual complication of surgery, and pediatric surgeons might not routinely account for the possibility of MH...

Mechanical distraction enterogenesis utilizing springs has equal effectiveness in adult and juvenile pigs

Abstract Purpose We aim to apply our spring-mediated intestinal lengthening technique to adults and children with short bowel syndrome. We...

Megameatus intact prepuce: a systematic review of surgical techniques and long-term outcomes

Abstract Megameatus intact prepuce (MIP) presents with diverse phenotypes that complicate the management of this rare but complex hypospadias...

The PPP - Perineal Body Preserving PSARP (Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty) for Anorectal Malformation with Rectovestibular Fistula in Females—Report of Early Outcomes

Introduction The perineal body preserving posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) (PPP) is a novel modification of the original PSARP for female...

Evaluating Inter- and Intraobserver Agreement on Pectus Carinatum Severity and Treatment Outcomes: A Comparison of Subjective and Objective Assessment Methods

Background Visual examination is crucial for assessing pectus carinatum (PC) severity and treatment results. This cross-sectional study evaluates...

Bowel perforation in neonates with Hirschsprung disease: a case series and literature review

Abstract Background Bowel perforation is a severe complication of Hirschsprung disease (HD) that necessitates prompt diagnosis and aggressive...

Yes-associated protein is dysregulated in human congenital diaphragmatic hernia patients during mid and end gestation

Abstract Background Yes-associated protein (YAP) is implicated in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). This study aims to investigate the...

Older Children Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Repair Have Higher Recurrence Rates Than Younger Children and Adults: A Nationwide Cohort Study

High ligation is the standard practice for inguinal hernia repair in children while adults undergo a floor repair. There is limited data to guide...

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Preoperative evaluation of biliary atresia

Publication date: December 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 6Author(s): Isabelle Lane Curran, Robert A. Cowles

Post-Kasai cholangitis evaluation and management strategies: Review of the literature with insights from the Swiss Biliary Atresia Registry

Publication date: December 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 6Author(s): Ana M. Calinescu, Barbara E. Wildhaber

Predicting and optimising outcome for biliary atresia

Publication date: December 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 6Author(s): Renos M. Jeropoulos, Jorge Arroyo, Mark Davenport

Predicting and managing liver fibrosis in biliary atresia

Publication date: December 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 6Author(s): Iiris Nyholm, Maria Hukkinen, Mikko P Pakarinen

Revision Kasai portoenterostomy: A review of indications and outcomes

Publication date: December 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 6Author(s): Alyssa Stetson, Alexander Bondoc, Greg Tiao

Genetics of biliary atresia: Approaches, pathological insights and challenges

Publication date: December 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 6Author(s): Qiongfen Lin, Paul Kwong-hang Tam, Clara Sze-man Tang

Immunology of Biliary Atresia

Publication date: December 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 6Author(s): Phoebe N Miller, Suruthi Baskaran, Amar Nijagal

Progenitor cells, ductular reactions, and biliary atresia

Publication date: December 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 6Author(s): Allen Zhong, Fereshteh Karimzadeh, Huy Giang,...

Advances in the surgical technique of Kasai portoenterostomy

Publication date: December 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 6Author(s): Joel Cazares, Hiroyuki Koga, Atsuyuki Yamataka

Seminars in pediatric surgery: Preface for updates in biliary atresia

Publication date: December 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 6Author(s): Allen Zhong, Kasper S. Wang

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Publication date: December 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 6Author(s):

Predicting risk factors for postoperative intestinal stenosis in neonates with necrotizing enterocolitis: development and assessment of a predictive nomogram

Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to develop and validate an intestinal stenosis prediction model for postoperative newborns with...

Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery for Malone Antegrade Continent Enema: Optimizing Outcomes in Pediatric Bowel Management

Malone antegrade continence enemas (MACE) are increasingly being used to manage severe constipation and fecal incontinence in children. Despite...

Intra-peritoneal Povidone-iodine Irrigation Decreases Abscesses in a Perforated Appendicitis Murine Model

Children with perforated appendicitis frequently form post-operative intra-abdominal abscesses (IAA). Intra-peritoneal irrigation for prevention...

Characteristics, progression, management, and outcomes of NEC: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) in preterm infants is associated with high morbidity and mortality. In most neonates, it is a...

Peter Paul Rickham: the Liverpool neonatal surgery unit 1953

Abstract This article highlights the evolution, birth and legacy of the world’s first neonatal surgical unit established at Alder Hey Children’s...

Prophylactic surgical drain placement with irrigation reduces abscess formation in patients with severe, uncontained, perforated appendicitis

Abstract Background 20–25% of perforated appendicitis cases are complicated by abscess formation. This study assesses whether prophylactic...

Report of the 57th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons

The 57th annual meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons was held from April 28th to May 2nd, 2024, at the Hong Kong Ocean Park...

The burden of adhesive bowel obstruction requiring surgery in children: a single-center retrospective review

Abstract Purpose Investigate causes, predictors, and complications of adhesive bowel obstruction (ABO) necessitating surgery in children. Methods...

A comparative study on the efficacy of laparoscopic ureteroureterostomy versus single ureteral bladder reimplantation in treating pediatric complete renal duplication

Abstract Objective To explore the therapeutic value of laparoscopic ureteroureterostomy compared to single ureteral bladder reimplantation in the...

Chyme reinfusion practices in the neonatal population

Abstract Introduction Chyme reinfusion therapy (CRT) is a safe and effective method to improve nutritional outcomes and promote intestinal...

Feeding jejunostomy in children: safety, effectiveness and perspectives

Abstract Purpose Jejunal feeding (JF) indications in children have recently increased. However, surgical jejunostomy (SJ) is reported to be...