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Effectiveness of Preoperative Intrahepatic Portal Venous Classification System in Guiding Preoperative Surgical Decisions and Predicting Hypotensive Effects After Meso-rex Bypass for Children With EHPVO

The categorization of intrahepatic portal venous system (IHPS) patterns using wedged hepatic venous portography (WHVP) has proven to be an...

Utility of the oxygenation index in management of congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a report from a Thai University Surgical Centre

Abstract Background Oxygenation index (OI) is associated with severity of newborn pulmonary hypertension (PH) in congenital diaphragmatic hernia...

Surgical treatment of invasive pulmonary fungal infections in immunocompromised pediatric patients: Aspergillus spp. and other emerging fungi

Abstract Purpose Invasive Pulmonary Fungal Infections (IPFIs) represent a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The exact role of surgery is not...

National centralization of Hirschsprung’s disease in Sweden: a comparison of postoperative outcome

Abstract Background In Sweden, surgical treatment of Hirschsprung’s disease (HSCR) was centralized from four to two pediatric surgery centers 1st...

Podium to Publication: An Analysis of Papers Presented at the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (BAPS) Congress (2009–19)

The British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (BAPS) annual congress is an opportunity to present clinical and scientific data that may influence...

APSA Coaching Program

Introduction: The Wellness Committee of APSA would like to thank JPS for highlighting our inaugural 5 years in their Perspectives column in a...

Enhanced lymphangiogenesis in the left lateral segment of a biopsied liver during portoenterostomy for biliary atresia

Abstract Purpose We investigate the histopathology of the portal vein branches and lymphatic vessels to elucidate the mechanism of atrophy of the...

Appendicitis in children: correlation between the surgical and histological diagnosis

Abstract Purpose Study was designed in order to evaluate the discrepancies between surgical and histological diagnosis in pediatric acute...

Beyond Physical Injury: Routine Screening for Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Pediatric Trauma Patients – A Longitudinal Cohort Pilot Study

Early identification of children at risk for PTSD is critical for improving mental health outcomes after traumatic injury. Currently, there is no...

Use of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in the Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Pancreatic Injury

ERCP is the gold standard for evaluating the integrity of the main pancreatic duct (MPD); however, ERCP is underutilized in evaluating MPD...

Effect of cryoablation in Nuss bar placement on opioid utilization and length of stay

Abstract Background Our institution recently transitioned from paravertebral nerve blocks (PVBs) to intercostal nerve cryoablation (INC) for pain...

Preoperative Identification of Adamkiewicz Artery in Pediatric Posterior Thoracic Tumors: Fact or Fiction? A Systematic Review from the International Society of Pediatric Surgical Oncology (IPSO)

We aimed to review current literature on the impact of Preoperative Identification (POI) of the Adamkiewicz Artery (AKA) in solid pediatric...

Publisher’s Note

Within the publishing industry, article numbering has emerged as an easy and efficient way to cite journal articles. Article numbering has already...

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia and cleft lip and palate: looking for a common genetic etiology

Abstract Purpose Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) are inborn closure defects. Genetic factors in and...

Mitigating Ergonomic Injury

The Wellness Committee of APSA would like to thank JPS for highlighting our inaugural 5 years in their Perspectives column in a series of...

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The development and benefits of a pediatric airway response team in a children's hospital

Publication date: October 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 5Author(s): Brynn FitzGerald, Krishna Jagannathan, Nicholas...

Advancing pediatric anesthesia care: Insights and innovations for enhanced patient outcomes

Publication date: October 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 5Author(s): Narasimhan Jagannathan, Amod Sawardekar

Effective regional anesthesia for pediatric surgical care

Publication date: October 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 5Author(s): Ahmar Husain

Perioperative considerations in anesthesia for minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum, Nuss procedure

Publication date: October 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 5Author(s): Aaron R. Brussels, Michelle S. Kim

Perioperative considerations in anesthesia for pediatric bariatric procedures

Publication date: October 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 5Author(s): Brent Schakett, Grace Huang, Heena Pranav, Chris D Glover

Chronic pain in pediatrics

Publication date: October 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 5Author(s): Neil Raj Singhal

Anesthetic considerations for fetal interventions

Publication date: October 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 5Author(s): Jagroop M Parikh, Lindsay Warner, Debnath Chatterjee

Utilizing national surgical quality improvement program-pediatric for assessing anesthesia outcomes

Publication date: October 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 5Author(s): Eric C. Cheon, Mehul V. Raval, Alexander...

Common causes of surgical cancellation in pediatric patients

Publication date: October 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 5Author(s): Hayden Nguyen, Nichole Townsend

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Publication date: October 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 5Author(s):

The impact of current pediatric anesthesiology fellows shortfall on freestanding children's hospitals and practices

Publication date: October 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 5Author(s): Doyle Lim, Marco Corridore, Concetta Lupa

Perioperative considerations for non-cardiac procedures in patients with congenital heart disease: A practical overview

Publication date: October 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 5Author(s): Viviane G. Nasr, James A. DiNardo

Alpha-1-antitrypsin improves anastomotic healing in intestinal epithelial cells model

Abstract Purpose Intestinal anastomosis is a routine procedure in pediatric surgery, with leakage being a significant complication. Human...

The Leader's Role in Hospital Surgeon Wellbeing: Organizational Wellness and Peer Support for APSA

The Wellness Committee of APSA would like to thank the Journal of Pediatric Surgery for highlighting our inaugural 5 years in their Perspectives...

Composite Functional and Quality of Life Outcomes in Adults Operated for Cloacal Malformation

Composite long-term outcomes of cloacal malformations remain unclear. We aimed to evaluate bowel and bladder control, sexual function,...

Improving Quality of Life With Dynamic Compression Bracing in Patients With Pectus Carinatum

Patients with pectus carinatum have lower quality of life and self-esteem than their peers. We assessed the impact of dynamic compression system...

Toxic Environments: Recovery or Renewal

The Wellness Committee of APSA would like to thank JPS for highlighting our inaugural 5 years in their Perspectives column in a series of...

“Connect & Share”: Collaboratively Addressing Moral Distress Among Pediatric Surgeons

The Wellness Committee of APSA would like to thank JPS for highlighting our inaugural 5 years in their Perspectives column in a series of...