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Transanal proximal rectosigmoidectomy: a single-center experience in surgically treated severe medically refractory idiopathic constipation

Abstract Purpose To present the functional results after a transanal proximal rectosigmoidectomy in patients with severe idiopathic constipation...

Recurrence of anterior congenital diaphragmatic hernia after laparoscopic repair in children

Abstract Purpose To report our experience with laparoscopic repair of anterior congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) using extracorporeal...

Clinical analysis of 23 cases of epidermoid cyst of testis in children

Abstract Objective This study aims to examine the clinical characteristics and surgical management of pediatric testicular epidermoid cysts,...

Management of urinary incontinence in girls with congenital pouch colon

Abstract Purpose This study describes the management of urinary incontinence (UI) in eight girls with congenital pouch colon (CPC) associated with...

How can the surgeon choose preoperatively the most appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis vs therapy in pediatric acute appendicitis?

Abstract Introduction The aim of this study was to find statistically valid criteria to preoperatively divide acute appendicitis into simple and...

Enucleation for intestinal duplications: a comparative study with intestinal resection and anastomosis

Abstract Purpose Duplication enucleation (DE) has been described as an alternative to intestinal resection with primary anastomosis (IRA) for...

A Novel Use of Embryonic Gut Organoid Culture to Investigate Duodenal Atresia

The cause of duodenal atresia (DA) is not known. Tandler's “solid cord” hypothesis conflicts with current biological evidence. In humans, a...

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Influence of Shortened Fasting Time on Perioperative Outcomes in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review

Prolonged preoperative fasting can cause hypoglycemia, dehydration, hypotension, and irritability, especially in children. Multimodal protocols...

Peri-operative Anticoagulation Strategies, Bleeding and Thrombotic Complications in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Intervention for Congenital Portosystemic Shunts

Congenital portosystemic shunts (CPSS) are rare congenital abnormalities causing abnormal blood flow between the portal vein and systemic...

Determining the Risk Factors for Anastomotic Stricture Development after Esophageal Atresia Repair: Results from the Turkish Esophageal Atresia Registry

Introduction Anastomotic stricture (AS) is the second most common complication after esophageal atresia (EA) repair. We aimed to evaluate the data...

Evaluation of 4DryField® as an Adhesion Prophylaxis in Pediatric Patients: A Propensity-Score Matched Study

Introduction Abdominal adhesions following surgery can lead to complications like intestinal obstruction and pelvic pain. While no molecular...

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

We have read with great interest the article by Donati et al. [1]. To our knowledge, this is the first study comparing different stabilization...

Long-term Effects of Pre-operative Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone on Glans Width in Boys With Hypospadias

Small glans width is a risk factor for urethroplasty complications. This study aimed to assess and compare short- and long-term effects of two...

Comparison between umbilical and right upper transverse abdominal incisions for pyloromyotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the operative parameters and complication rates between the umbilical (UMB) and right upper quadrant...

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

Abstract Purpose There is a knowledge gap regarding long-term outcomes for males undergoing surgery for an anorectal malformation (ARM). The...

Treatment abandonment in children with Wilms tumor at a national referral hospital in Uganda

Abstract Introduction The incidence of pediatric Wilms’ tumor (WT) is high in Africa, though patients abandon treatment after initial diagnosis....

Clinical Predictors of Spontaneous Intestinal Perforation vs Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Extremely and Very Low Birth Weight Neonates

Spontaneous intestinal perforation (SIP) and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) are distinct disease processes associated with significant morbidity...

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy with T-Fasteners versus “Pull Technique”: Analysis of Complications

Introduction The T-fasteners gastrostomy (T-PEG) has become increasingly popular over recent years as an alternative to the “pull-technique”...

Effectiveness of two-dimensional shear-wave sonoelastography in the diagnosis and follow-up of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

Abstract Introduction We sought to determine the effectiveness and utility of two-dimensional shear-wave sonoelastography (2D-SW-SE) in the...

Rate of oophorectomy in pediatric ovarian torsion: risk factors and change over time

Abstract Purpose The management of ovarian torsion in pediatric patients has evolved over time. Ovarian salvage is currently recommended given...

Duodenal Atresia in Finland from 2004 to 2017: Prevalence, Mortality, and Associated Anomalies—A Population-Based Study

Introduction Duodenal atresia (DA) is the most common atresia of the small bowel. This study aims to assess the prevalence, mortality, and...

Commentary on: Long-Term Effects of Pre-Operative Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone on Glans Width in Boys With Hypospadias

This is a study which, I believe, should be approached cautiously, as there are observations which differ substantially from what has been...

Evaluating Safety of Ring Versus Clamp Devices in Neonatal Circumcision: A Meta-Analysis

While device-based circumcision is considered non-inferior to traditional dissection, there is no consensus on the efficacy and safety of ring...

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Review: Q1 (Jan-Mar) 2024

We are back with a new episode of the Journal of pediatric surgery series.  This time we have the first quarter of 2024. With editors: Dr. Romeo...

Virtual Reality for Pediatric Surgery Pain Relief: Effective but not a Substitute for Anesthesia

We've read with great interest your recent article entitled "Let Kids Play: Using Virtual Reality as a Substitute for General Anesthesia for Minor...

Prehospital time and mortality in pediatric trauma

Abstract Purpose The “Golden Hour” of transportation to a hospital has long been accepted as a central principal of trauma care. However, this has...

Application of Delayed Repeated Enema With Sedation in Pediatric Intussusception: A Single Center Retrospective Study

This study aimed to evaluate the clinical application of delayed repeated air enema (DRE) with sedation in pediatric intussusception.

Laparoscopic-Assisted Colonic Derotation in Patients With Hirschsprung Disease

Children with Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) proximal to the splenic flexure or those needing a redo pull-through (PT) are at risk for tension and...

Retrospective Review of Management of Antenatally Diagnosed Ovarian Cysts at the Hospital for Sick Children

Postnatal management of antenatally diagnosed ovarian cysts is not well-defined. The clinical course, management, and outcomes of patients with...

GAPS phase II: development and pilot results of the global assessment in pediatric surgery, an evidence-based pediatric surgical capacity assessment tool for low-resource settings

Abstract Purpose Pediatric surgical care in low- and middle-income countries is often hindered by systemic gaps in healthcare resources,...

An examination of erroneous medical practices in circumcision surgery in light of supreme court decisions

Abstract Purpose Global interest in circumcision, one of the oldest and most frequently performed surgical procedures worldwide, continues. There...

Letter to the Editor Regarding a Case of Paediatric Tension Gastrothorax Stabilised With Thoracic Needle Decompression

We read with interest the excellent paper on a dreaded complication of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Tension gastrothorax in children:...

Classification and Surgical Management of Anorectal Malformations: A Systematic Review and Evidence-based Guideline From the APSA Outcomes and Evidence-based Practice Committee

Treatment of neonates with anorectal malformations (ARMs) can be challenging due to variability in anatomic definitions, multiple approaches to...

Characterization of Pediatric Female Genital Trauma Using a Novel Grading System and Recommendations for Management

There is no standardized grading system for pediatric female genital trauma (PFGT), so patients may have over-utilization of resources relative to...