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Parents caring and sham-feeding their child born with Esophageal atresia at home while waiting for reconstructive surgery

Abstract Purpose For children with Esophageal atresia who have to wait for reconstructive surgery, long hospital stay, delayed introduction of...

Management of pediatric lower extremity vascular trauma: adult vs pediatric level I trauma centers

Abstract Background Pediatric lower extremity vascular injury (PLEVI) is uncommon and the availability of granular data is sparse. This study...

Disparities in child protective services involvement in pediatric traumatic brain injury

Abstract Purpose Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of pediatric death and disability. Abusive head trauma confers greater morbidity...

Unveiling Sex Differences in Pediatric Burns Through the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Burn Registry

Pediatric burns present a significant global health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite this burden, few...

Repair of Type C Tracheo-esophageal Fistula/Esophageal Atresia With or Without Trans Anastomotic Tube: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

The use of trans anastomotic feeding tube (TAFT) during the repair of Esophageal atresia/Tracheo-esophageal fistula (EA/TEF) aims to enhance...

Analysis of Risk Factors for Kasabach Merritt Phenomenom in Children With Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma

This study generalized and analyzed the clinical attributes observed in patients afflicted with Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) with the aim...

Comparing Loop and Divided Colostomy for Anorectal Malformation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The optimal type of colostomy for patients with anorectal malformations (ARM) remains unclear. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis...

Serial Transverse Enteroplasty (STEP) for Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) in Children: A Multicenter Study on Long-term Outcomes

Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS), secondary to various underlying diseases, is one of the main causes of intestinal failure in children. Surgical...

Controversies in Hirschsprung surgery

Controversies in Hirschsprung surgery

Surgical Risk, Operative Time, and Anesthesia Time Associated With Combining Tracheostomy and Gastrostomy Tube Placement Under a Single Anesthetic

Pediatric patients may need both tracheostomy and gastrostomy tube (G-tube) placement to satisfy both oxygen and nutritional requirements for...

What Happens Post-Malone? An Investigation of Long-Term Postoperative Management of Antegrade Continence Enemas

An option for medically refractory fecal incontinence and/or constipation is the antegrade continence enema (ACE). We investigated ACE usage and...

Neither Carinatum nor Excavatum: Insights Regarding the Novel Postprematurity Thoracic Dysplasia and Traditional Harrison Grooves

In recent years, a new chest wall malformation (CWM), the postprematurity thoracic dysplasia (PPTD), was reported. It was characterized as an...

Trends and Outcomes in Elective Pediatric Surgery During Weekends

Limited operating room availability constrains hospital scheduling capacity for elective surgical cases. Leveraging weekends for elective surgical...

Reduction of Pediatric Gastrostomy Tube Healthcare Utilization and Socioeconomic Disparities: Longitudinal Benefits of Quality Improvement

Disparities in emergency department (ED) utilization after gastrostomy (G-) tube placement were previously demonstrated at our children's...

Letter to the Editor in Response to: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair on ECMO and the Risk of Bleeding

We hereby comment on the publication on “Optimizing Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair on ECMO: Evaluating the Risk of Bleeding [1].” This...

Impact of the Grosfeld Career Development Award on the Academic Success of Pediatric Surgeon-Scientists

Research conducted by surgeon-scientists is critical to advancing surgical care. Pediatric surgeons who engage in basic science and clinical...

Virtual Reality for Pediatric Trauma Education - A Preliminary Face and Content Validation Study

Pediatric trauma education remains expensive and available only to a few providers worldwide. Innovative educational technologies like virtual...

The long-term post-surgical outcome of intermediate anorectal malformation in our department

Abstract Background Posterior sagittal anorectoplasty and laparoscopic-assisted anorectal pull-through are preferred for anorectal malformation...

Perinatal Vaccination by Transamniotic Fetal mRNA Delivery: Immunization Against Human Cytomegalovirus in a Rodent Model

Gestational cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a prevalent disease with significant fetal and neonatal morbidity. MRNA vaccines have emerged as...

“Surgery First” vs. “Endoscopy First” for Pediatric Choledocholithiasis Presenting at the End of the Week - A CARES Working Group Study

Choledocholithiasis in children is commonly managed with an “endoscopy-first” (EF) strategy (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)...

Distraction Enterogenesis Induces Desert Hedgehog in the Lengthened Murine Colon

Distraction enterogenesis lengthens the intestine through applied mechanical stress. The Hedgehog pathway (Hh) is responsible for intestinal tract...

The introduction of a mid-urethral stent for hypospadias surgery in toilet-trained children

Abstract Purpose To address the unique challenges presented by hypospadias repair in toilet-trained boys, we propose a modification to the...

Remote Ischemic Conditioning (RIC) Decreases the Incidence and Severity of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) – Validation in a Large Animal Model

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) remains a devastating intestinal disease that affects 5–7% of preterm neonates. Remote ischemic conditioning (RIC)...

Geospatial Analysis of Pediatric Burns Reveals Opportunities for Injury Prevention

Geospatial analysis is useful for identifying hot spots for preventable injuries and for informing prevention efforts. We hypothesize that...

Pediatric Trauma Mortality Differs by Neighborhood Opportunity Level

Traumatic injuries are a leading cause of death in children and a child's neighborhood characteristics can be a risk factor. Our objective was to...

A Comparison of in vivo Tumor-Homing Abilities of Placental-Derived and Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in High-Risk Neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma is a highly lethal malignancy of young children. Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) may represent a novel cellular delivery vehicle...

Antegrade Continence Enemas for Pediatric Functional Constipation: A Systematic Review

Despite optimal conservative and medical treatment, some children with functional constipation (FC) continue to experience symptoms. Antegrade...

Racial and Ethnic Survival Disparities in Pediatric Oncology Over Time: An Analysis of the SEER Registry

Studies have demonstrated existing racial and ethnic disparities in multiple aspects of pediatric oncology. The purpose of this study was to...

Best Practices for Vessel Management in Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cannulation, Decannulation, and Follow-up: A Narrative Review

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to support neonates and children with cardiopulmonary failure was first described in the 1970s, since...

ERN eUROGEN Guidelines on the Management of Anorectal Malformations Part III: Lifelong Follow-up and Transition of Care

Introduction Anorectal malformations (ARMs) are complex congenital anomalies of the anorectal region, oftentimes also affecting the genitourinary...

European Reference Network eUROGEN Guidelines on the Management of Anorectal Malformations, Part II: Treatment

Introduction Anorectal malformations (ARMs) are rare birth defects affecting the anorectum and oftentimes the genitourinary region. The management...

“Gastrointestinal Quality of Life After Congenital Duodenal Obstruction Repair: A Nationwide Long-term Follow-up Study”

Congenital duodenal obstruction (CDO) is one of the most common gastrointestinal congenital anomalies. Still, patient-reported long-term results...

Predictive Value of Esophageal Deviation Index for Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Left-Sided Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of postnatal esophageal deviation index (EDI) measured within the first 24 h of life for...

The Use of Thoracoscopic Release in the Surgical Correction of Thoracic Scoliosis in Children

Recently, the use of thoracoscopic methods in spinal deformity surgery has increased, however, the issue of the effectiveness of combining...

Management of Pediatric Breast Masses for the Pediatric Surgeon: Expert Consensus Recommendations From the APSA Cancer Committee

The pathology and management of breast masses in pediatric patients is markedly different than in adults. The vast majority of lesions in children...