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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...

Secure Complete Closure of Inguinal Hernia With Preservation of Ductus and Vessels by Introducing Sena Wire

Inguinal hernia is a frequent issue among children, leading to inguinal hernia repair (IHR) being one of the most commonly conducted surgeries in...

Prediction of Intestinal Perforation by Daily Radiographic Findings in Very Low Birth Weight Infants With Meconium Ileus

This study aimed to develop a prediction model for intestinal perforation from meconium ileus (MI) based on findings from plain X-ray images.

Innovative minimally invasive gastric pull-up techniques in children: SILS and robot-assisted gastric pull-up

Abstract Aim This study aims to explore the rationality, feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of single-incision laparoscopic gastric pull-up...

Association between nighttime/weekend visits and patient outcomes in children with blunt liver and spleen injuries

Abstract Purpose The “out-of-hours effect,” which indicates hospital admittance during weekends or nighttime, has poorer outcomes for patients...

Outcomes Following Fecal Diversion for Intractable Hirschsprung Associated Enterocolitis: A Study From the Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium

Hirschsprung associated enterocolitis (HAEC) is a challenging problem in a subset of children with Hirschsprung disease (HD). In refractory cases,...

A narrative review of the current available literature on the intersection between the climate crisis and paediatric surgical care

Abstract The climate crisis exacerbates health inequities, including in paediatric surgery, creating a vicious cycle. We sought to review (a)...

Repair of the Bulbospongiosus Muscle to Suspend the Penis to the Pubic Bones in Proximal Hypospadias

In proximal hypospadias, ventral curvature is invariable and most have penoscrotal transposition, and we observed that the base of the penis (BOP)...

Omphalocele prevalence and co-occurring malformations: a nationwide register-based study of Danish live births in 1997–2021

Abstract Purpose Omphalocele is a congenital abdominal wall defect associated with a high risk of morbidity and mortality, with co-occurring...

Total colonic aganglionosis: management and long-term outcomes at a referral centre

Abstract Objectives The management of total colonic aganglionosis (TCA) in low-middle income countries (LMIC) is challenging. We aimed to analyze...

Did Madeline Suffer Complications or was a 10 Plus Day Stay After Appendectomy Unremarkable in 1939?

A recent Saturday night I was reading Madeline, a classic children's book written by Ludwig Bemelmans in 1939, to my four-year-old son Adrian. It...

Colorectal Quiz: Episode 41 - Perineal Hypospadias

In this episode of the Colorectal Quiz, research fellow Filipa Jalles from Children's National Hospital is joined by Dr. Marc Levitt, Dr. Jason...

An Analysis Regarding the Ultimate Outcome of Abstracts Presented at the European Paediatric Surgeons' Association Congress

Introduction The objective of this study is to analyze the conversion rate of abstracts presented at the European Paediatric Surgeons' Association...

Long-term Gastrointestinal Sequelae in Children who Underwent Pyloromyotomy for Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis

Pyloromyotomy, the treatment for infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS), is a procedure with a low risk of short-term complications and...

Effectiveness of primary repair for low anorectal malformations in Uganda

Abstract Background Anorectal malformations (ARMs) have an incidence of up to 1 in 4000 live births and can require immediate neonatal surgery due...

Enteric neural stem cell neurogenesis by glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor in experimental Hirschsprung's disease

Genetic landscape of congenital pouch colon: systematic review and functional enrichment study

Abstract Background Despite extensive clinical documentation, few studies have explored the genetic basis of congenital pouch colon (CPC) which is...

Synergistic use of Unplanned Reoperation and Hospital Readmission rates for quality monitoring in pediatric surgical care

Abstract Introduction Unplanned reoperation (URO) and unplanned hospital readmission (UHR) are key quality indicators used to assess healthcare...

From Trash to Treasure: Launching a Medical Device Reprocessing Program

Rapid evolution of healthcare over the past two decades has been accompanied by a substantial increase in the utilization of single-use medical...

Re-do hypospadias surgery following failed previous repair: lessons learned over two decades of experience

Abstract Purpose To evaluate our experience with different surgical techniques and to find clinical factors that affect the outcome of treatment...

Op-Ed: Should Pediatric Surgeons Write Op-Eds?

We often witness firsthand the consequences of failed healthcare policies but are also able to intervene and alter the course of many children's...

Preoperative determinants of normative postoperative recovery rate following minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum

Abstract Purpose Recovery after minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) is prolonged. The purpose of this prospective study was to...

Parenting a Child With Disorder of Sexual Development in Traditional Society: Psychological Impact

Disorders of Sexual Development can cause significant psychological distress for parents, particularly in traditional societies where such...

Evaluation of Swallowing Function in Patients With H-type Tracheoesophageal Fistula

Although esophageal atresia (EA) patients can present with dysphagia, the swallowing function of patients with H-type tracheoesophageal fistula...

Responding to the challenges of Global Children Surgery: a unique program in Burkina Faso

Abstract Purpose The challenges are immense when it comes to enhancing the development of pediatric surgery in low- and middle-income countries in...

Pre-vascularisation of the acellular bladder matrix using the omentum in a porcine model prior for bladder reconstruction—a step towards clinical application?

Abstract Aim Research studies with porcine acellular bladder matrix (PABM) showed integration of only small sized stamps in recipient bladders,...

National Trends of Common Gynecologic Procedures Among Pediatric Hospitals: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Pediatric (NSQIP-P) Database Analysis

Gynecologic surgeries have in general been performed in pediatric hospitals by both gynecologists and other surgical specialists. This study...

A decade of managing pediatric major traumatic vascular injuries: insights from a referral center

Abstract Purpose Incidence, management, and outcomes of pediatric vascular injuries secondary to non-iatrogenic trauma were reviewed over a decade...

Favorable inhibitory effect of clodronate on hepatic steatosis in short bowel syndrome model rats

Abstract Purpose This study investigated the anti-inflammatory effect of clodronate, a vesicular nucleotide transporter (VNUT) inhibitor, on...

Diagnosing Hirschsprung Disease in Children Older than Six Months of Age: Complications After Rectal Biopsy, Insight in Final Diagnoses and Factors Associated With Hirschsprung Disease

It is challenging to distinguish between patients with Hirschsprung disease (HD) and patients with other causes of defecation problems based on...

Thoracotomy patch repair of large diaphragmatic herniae in a porcine model: a tale of two patches

Abstract Purpose Congenital diaphragmatic herniae (CDH) may require patch closure in 50% of the cases. We assessed a biologic and composite mesh...

A Novel Endoscopic Approach to Fibroadipose Vascular Anomaly

Open surgery is the standard treatment for fibroadipose vascular anomalies (FAVA). This study evaluated an endoscopic approach for FAVA, assessing...

Precise Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy Using Fluorescence Imaging After Aerosolized Indocyanine Green Inhalation: A Novel Strategy for Treating Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation

Lobectomy resection is the standard treatment for patients with congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM). However, accurate localization of...

Factors contributing to parental stress in newborns requiring surgical care: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Purpose To assess parental stress in newborns undergoing surgical care. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department...

Increased risk of clinically relevant neurodevelopmental disorders in survivors of congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a population-based study

Abstract Purpose Neurodevelopmental disorders (ND) have been recognized as the most common and potentially most disabling outcome of congenital...

Medical Alert Cards for patients with an anorectal malformation: a useful tool to increase awareness

Abstract Purpose Anorectal malformations (ARMs) are rare congenital anomalies causing altered anatomy and frequent hospitalizations. Parental...