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Major stoma complications in pediatric patients in a tertiary hospital in a low–middle-income country: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Introduction Intestinal stomas are one of the most common parts of pediatric surgical care, and complications arising from it have...

An ultrasound-guided supraclavicular approach for tunneled central venous catheter insertion can be safely performed by junior residents

Abstract Purpose Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular catheterization (UGSC) of the brachiocephalic vein (BCV) for long-term tunneled central venous...

A Phase 3, Randomized, Active-controlled, Single-blind Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Fibrin Sealant Grifols in Achieving Hemostasis in Pediatric Surgery

In this study, two fibrin sealant products, Fibrin Sealant Grifols (FS Grifols 80 mg/mL fibrinogen; 500 IU/mL thrombin) and Evicel (fibrinogen...

Revision of the VACTERL Acronym for the Screening of Gynecologic/Genitourinary Anomalies in Patients With Anorectal Malformations

Medical learning is aided by acronyms and mnemonics that become entrenched philosophies for our evaluation and management of patients. Such...

Association of Operative Approach With Postoperative Outcomes in Neonates Undergoing Surgical Repair of Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is gaining traction as a first-line approach to repair congenital anomalies. This study aims to evaluate outcomes...

Pectus bar Dislocation: Comparison Between Three Different Stabilization Techniques Adopted in a Single Centre

We read the letter to the Editor written by Tozelli et al., in which the Authors strongly support bridge stabilization: in their large experience,...

Enough is enough: how many rectal suction biopsies do you need to diagnose Hirschsprung’s disease?

Abstract Purpose Rectal suction biopsy (RSB) is the gold standard for diagnosing Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) in infants. Despite being a common...

Systematic review of the mechanism and assessment of liver fibrosis in biliary atresia

Abstract Purpose This study systematically reviewed our team’s research on the mechanism and assessment of liver fibrosis in BA, summarized our...

Clinical management of intestinal malrotation in different age groups

Abstract Purpose Intestinal malrotation, characterized by abnormal intestinal positioning, can lead to severe complications like volvulus and...

Perineal Disintegration Syndrome (PDS) in Children With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection: A Scoping Review

Paediatric healthcare for children with HIV involves managing complex challenges, including severe perineal issues that significantly affect their...

Health Disparities Research: What Every Pediatric Surgeon Should Know

While the earliest published health disparity research in the United States dates to 1899, the field was not formally established until the late...

Six Years of Quality Improvement in Pectus Excavatum Repair: Implementation of Intercostal Nerve Cryoablation and ERAS Protocols for Patients Undergoing Nuss Procedure

The Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum is associated with prolonged hospitalizations due to pain. We evaluated implementation of intercostal...

Development of a diagnostic model for biliary atresia based on MMP7 and serological tests using machine learning

Abstract Objective To develop a machine learning diagnostic model based on MMP7 and other serological testing indicators for early and efficient...

Fertility preservation service for children and young adults at high risk of infertility; the hub and spoke model

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the evolution of fertility preservation surgery in children and young adults at high risk of infertility from a...

Assessing fecal load with ultrasound in children with colorectal pathology: ReKiSo study

Abstract Purpose To evaluate bowel management for children with colorectal pathology by measuring transverse rectal diameter (TRD) and assessing...

Bowel function, urinary tract function, and health-related quality of life in males with anorectal malformations: correspondence

Choledocholithiasis with Drs. David Vitale & Lucas Neff

In this episode, we're reviewing the management of choledocholithiasis with with Drs. David Vitale from Cincinnati Children's Hospital & Lucas...

Modified Pneumatic Reduction Protocol for Intussusception: A Retrospective Cohort Study in an Ultrahigh Volume Center

This study aims to assess the long-term outcomes of a modified pneumatic reduction protocol for intussusception at the Vietnam National Hospital...

Is Routine Pathology Evaluation of Tissue Removed for Fertility Preservation Necessary?

For all fertility preservation (FP) cases at our institution, a biopsy is performed for routine pathology from all gonadal tissue removed. This is...

Bile lakes in patients with biliary atresia who presented with jaundice-free native liver survival indicating the risk of subsequent liver transplantation due to various factors

Abstract Purpose The prognostic factors of subsequent liver transplantation (LT) in patients with biliary atresia (BA) who presented with...

Congenital Risk Factors for Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients With Persistent Cloaca: Results From a Nationwide Survey in Japan

We conducted a nationwide survey of persistent cloaca (PC) to investigate the renal function outcomes and factors affecting chronic kidney disease...

Analysis of wound infections among pediatric patients following the 2023 Türkiye–Syria earthquakes

Abstract Purpose On February 6, 2023, two earthquakes of magnitude 7.7 and 7.6 occurred consecutively in Turkey and Syria. This study aimed to...

Systemic inflammation enhances metastatic growth in a syngeneic neuroblastoma mouse model

Abstract Background We previously showed that total tumor resection enhances metastatic growth in a syngeneic metastatic mouse model of...

ERCP-Related adverse events in pediatric patients: a 10-years single-site review

Abstract Purpose This retrospective analysis aimed to assess the feasibility and safety of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)...

Cholestasis after Kasai operation predicts portal hypertension in native liver survivors of biliary atresia: a multicenter study

Abstract Purpose This study evaluated portal hypertension (PHT) and its predictors among native liver survivors (NLS) of biliary atresia (BA)...

LncRNA MEG9 Promotes Inflammation and Liver Fibrosis Through S100A9 in Biliary Atresia

The pathogenesis of biliary atresia (BA) remains elusive. We aimed to investigate the role of long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) MEG9 in BA.

Robotic-assisted pull-through procedures for anorectal malformation: a systematic review

Abstract Aim To study the published literature on robotic-assisted pull-through procedures for anorectal malformation. Method A PubMed search was...

Botulinum Toxin Enhanced Foker Process for Long Gap Esophageal Atresia

The traction-induced esophageal growth (Foker) process for the treatment of long gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) relies on applying progressive...

Assessment of inflammatory biomarkers to identify surgical/death necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants without pneumoperitoneum

Abstract Background Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a life-threatening disease that affects premature infants. However, the role of...

Simulation and training for pediatric colorectal surgery and anorectal malformation: a scoping review

Abstract Purpose To study the published literature for various models used for simulation and training in the field of pediatric colorectal...

Inflammation patterns in early post-operative cholangitis predict long-term outcomes in biliary atresia: a potential role of non-suppurative cholangitis

Abstract Purpose Frequent post-operative cholangitis in biliary atresia (BA) affects the long-term native liver survival. This study assessed the...

Epidemiological changes in the pattern of children’s traumatic injuries at Hong Kong emergency departments during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective, single-institutional, serial and comparative study

Abstract Introduction Trauma is the leading cause of paediatric mortality and morbidity. Stay-home regulations for coronavirus disease 2019...

Predictors of medical adherence following a bowel management program for youth and young adults with Spina Bifida

Abstract Purpose To evaluate individual and community sociodemographic factors that predict bowel regimen adherence in youth and young adults with...

Are we informing our patients correctly? Evaluation of perioperative counselling for paediatric intestinal stoma formation: a national study

Abstract Purpose Adequate preoperative information is known to improve patient outcomes. We aimed to evaluate perioperative education for...

Invited Commentary on: Tremonti, et al: Early Lessons From Implementation of Holistic Review for Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Applicants

The manuscript “Early Lessons from Implementation of Holistic Review for Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Applicants” from Drs. Tremonti, Shah and...

Integrating Artificial Intelligence Into the Visualization and Modeling of Three-Dimensional Anatomy in Pediatric Surgical Patients

Pediatric surgeons often treat patients with complex anatomical considerations due to congenital anomalies or distortion of normal structures by...