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Conservative Management of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Newborns: Incidence and Management of Intestinal Strictures

Background Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is one of the main causes of acute abdomen in neonates. Surgical treatment entails important morbidity...

2 listens πŸ“… Oct 19, 2024 articles
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The Impact of Deep Learning on Determining the Necessity of Bronchoscopy in Pediatric Foreign Body Aspiration: Can Negative Bronchoscopy Rates Be Reduced?

This study aimed to evaluate the role of deep learning methods in diagnosing foreign body aspiration (FBA) to reduce the frequency of negative...

πŸ“… Oct 19, 2024 articles
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Abdominal Lymphatic Malformations: A Novel Approach in Management

Abdominal lymphatic malformations (LM) are a challenging clinical entity. Complete excision can be impossible due to the infiltrative nature of...

πŸ“… Oct 18, 2024 articles
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Perioperative Antibiotic Use in Pediatric Solid Tumor Resection: A Two-center Retrospective Cohort Study

There is no consensus on the perioperative use of antibiotics in pediatric solid tumor resection. This study collected data from two pediatric...

πŸ“… Oct 18, 2024 articles
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Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Review: 3rd Quarter (Jul-Sep) 2024

We are back with another episode of our Journal of Pediatric Surgery article review podcast. This time we have three publications from the third...

1 listens πŸ“… Oct 17, 2024 podcasts
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The Role of GERD Diagnosis and Treatment in Preventing Lung Function Decline After Pediatric Lung Transplantation

Background/Purpose Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) after lung transplantation (LuTx) can lead to chronic lung allograft dysfunction. Our...

πŸ“… Oct 18, 2024 articles
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Identifying the β€˜Miserable Minority’ Among Pediatric Patients Following Concussion

To investigate whether there are empirically-detectable subgroups of concussion severity and recovery across three consecutive concussions, as...

πŸ“… Oct 18, 2024 articles
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Anastomotic Leak and its Implications: A Multicenter Analysis of β€œType C” Esophageal Atresia / Tracheo-esophageal fistula (EA/TEF)

Repair of type C esophageal atresia with tracheo-esophageal fistula (EA/TEF) may be complicated by esophageal anastomotic leak. Risk factors...

1 listens πŸ“… Oct 18, 2024 articles
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At Home and at Risk: A Study on Pediatric Unintentional Firearm Injuries in the USA

Firearm injury is the leading cause of death among pediatric patients in the United States. Unintentional firearm injury remains underexplored...

πŸ“… Oct 17, 2024 articles
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Association of Wearable Derived Pulse Rate Variability With Pediatric Appendectomy Complications

Postoperative recovery of children is difficult to gauge by parents after hospital discharge. Consumer wearable devices (CWD) generate valid and...

πŸ“… Oct 17, 2024 articles
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The Diagnostic Value of Immunohistochemistry Markers in Hirschsprung Disease; A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Immunohistochemistry (IHC) markers are employed to improve the diagnostic yield when testing for Hirschsprung disease (HSCR). Yet, a superior test...

πŸ“… Oct 16, 2024 articles
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Influencing Policy to Advance Paediatric Surgery in Africa

My aim in this lecture was to address the critical role of policy in advancing paediatric surgery in Africa. I highlight the policy gaps hindering...

πŸ“… Oct 17, 2024 articles
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Surgical Management of Pediatric Dog Bites: A Systematic Review and Treatment Guideline

Dog bites are a unique and unusual injury in children, associated with atypical bacterial species, high infection rates, and controversial...

1 listens πŸ“… Oct 15, 2024 articles
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Burden and mortality of congenital gastrointestinal anomalies: insights from a nationwide cohort study

Abstract Purpose Improved perioperative care has enhanced survival in children with congenital gastrointestinal conditions and abdominal wall...

πŸ“… Oct 15, 2024 articles
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Ventricular dysfunction in patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia who die after repair

Quantitative echocardiographic (echo) measures of ventricular function predict mortality in pediatric pulmonary hypertension (PH), but studies in...

πŸ“… Oct 12, 2024 articles
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Perioperative Outcomes Related to Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Exposure During Vertebral Body Tethering for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Large, Single-institution Retrospective Review

Vertebral body tethering (VBT) is a novel non-fusion technique for the management of scoliosis. Despite growing popularity, data concerning...

πŸ“… Oct 12, 2024 articles
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ERN eUROGEN Guidelines on the Management of Anorectal Malformations, Part IV: Organization of Care and Communication between Providers

Introduction Being born with an anorectal malformation (ARM) can have profound and lifelong implications for patients and parents. Organization of...

πŸ“… Oct 12, 2024 articles
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ERN eUROGEN Guidelines on the Management of Anorectal Malformations Part I: Diagnostics

Introduction Anorectal malformations (ARMs) are rare congenital anomalies that involve the anus, rectum, and oftentimes the genitourinary tract....

1 listens πŸ“… Oct 12, 2024 articles
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Quality of Life of Children after Completion of Surgical Treatment for Anorectal Malformation: A Single-Centre Cross-Sectional Study in South-Western Uganda

Anorectal malformations (ARMs) range from abnormalities such as imperforate anus to complex forms such as cloaca and are often associated with...

πŸ“… Oct 11, 2024 articles
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Commentary on the 70th British Association of British Association of Paediatric Surgeons Congress, Sheffield, UK. 2nd-5th July 2024

There was a milestone moment in Sheffield during the month of July 2024 – the occasion of the 70th BAPS Congress. The theme behind it was β€œPast,...

πŸ“… Oct 11, 2024 articles
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Sexual function and fertility in young female adults surgically treated for anorectal malformations

Abstract Purpose The aim was to investigate sexual function and fertility in female adults operated on for anorectal malformations (ARM). Methods...

πŸ“… Oct 10, 2024 articles
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Comparative Study between Autologous Platelet-Rich Fibrin Membrane and Local Flaps as Intervening Layer in Management of Distal Hypospadias

The most frequent complication following hypospadias correction is fistula formation. Recently, fibrin glue has been employed as a 2nd layer...

πŸ“… Oct 10, 2024 articles
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Scoping it Out: The Use of Laparoscopy After Penetrating Trauma in Stable Children

In stable children with penetrating abdominal trauma, literature regarding the use of laparoscopy (LAP) remains limited. Given increasing evidence...

πŸ“… Oct 10, 2024 articles
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Prospective Outcomes of Standardized Non-Operative Management of Pancreatic Trauma with Ductal Injury in Children: Less Is More

Traumatic pancreatic laceration with ductal injury in children can be managed non-operatively (NOM); however, variable management affects...

πŸ“… Oct 09, 2024 articles
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Congenital diaphragmatic eventration: Should we maintain surgical treatment? A retrospective multicentric cohort study.

The aims of this study were to describe the characteristics of children with congenital diaphragmatic eventration (CDE) and compare the outcomes...

1 listens πŸ“… Oct 09, 2024 articles
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Does serum albumin at the onset of necrotisΔ±ng enterocolitis predict severe disease in preterm infants?

Abstract Objective To investigate whether laboratory markers obtained at the onset of necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) predict the severity of the...

πŸ“… Oct 09, 2024 articles
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Surgical management protocol for disk battery ingestion

Abstract Purpose Disk battery (DB) ingestion in children can lead to severe complications and mortality. This study details our experience in...

πŸ“… Oct 10, 2024 articles
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Pre-hospital Tourniquet Use in Adolescent and Pediatric Traumatic Hemorrhage: A National Study

Tourniquet placement (TP) is a crucial intervention to control hemorrhage, but limited literature exists for use in children. This study aimed to...

πŸ“… Oct 09, 2024 articles
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Contemporary Ethical Considerations for Pediatric Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

The prevalence of pediatric obesity continues to increase dramatically. Though metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is efficacious and is...

1 listens πŸ“… Oct 08, 2024 articles
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Firearm-Related Hospitalizations and Newly Acquired Morbidities in Children and Adolescents: A Nationally Representative Study

Firearm injury is the leading cause of pediatric death in the United States (US), but few investigations have focused on the healthcare cost and...

πŸ“… Oct 08, 2024 articles
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Cloacal Exstrophy Closure without Osteotomy and Immobilization: A Recipe for Failure

Cloacal exstrophy (CE) remains one of the most severe birth defects compatible with life with a constellation of anomalies involving the bladder,...

πŸ“… Oct 08, 2024 articles
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Clinical outcomes of children with COVID-19 and appendicitis: a propensity score matched analysis

Abstract Objective Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, many children with appendicitis and COVID-19 were initially treated non-operatively and later...

πŸ“… Oct 08, 2024 articles
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Management of External Ventricular Drains for Neuromonitoring and Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment in Pediatric Patients Outside of Intensive Care Units: A Single-Institution Retrospective Study

Most pediatric hospitals manage patients who require external ventricular drains (EVDs) exclusively within pediatric intensive care units (PICUs)...

1 listens πŸ“… Oct 08, 2024 articles
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Thoracoscopic lobectomy for congenital lung malformation in children: Evolving management strategies and their impact in outcomes.

The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of complications after thoracoscopic lobectomy in children according to a verified...

1 listens πŸ“… Oct 08, 2024 articles
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SIPA Poorly Predicts Outcomes in Young Pediatric Trauma Patients

The shock index pediatric adjusted score (SIPA) predicts the need for blood transfusion (BT), hemorrhage control interventions (HCI),...

πŸ“… Oct 08, 2024 articles
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Evaluation of a National Sample of 16,671 Pediatric Burn Admissions: Identifying Predictors of Non-Accidental Pediatric Burns

Burn injuries remain one of the leading causes of injury and death in children. Studies have demonstrated a higher mortality for pediatric burns...

πŸ“… Oct 05, 2024 articles
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