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Pyloric Stenosis with Dr. Alex Bondoc

In this episode, we review the symptoms, diagnosis and management of pyloric stenosis with Dr. Alex Bondoc, pediatric surgeon from Cincinnati...

Relationship between preoperative nutritional status assessed using anthropometric measures and postoperative complications in pediatric surgical patients

Abstract Aim To determine the relationship between preoperative nutritional status assessed using anthropometric measures and postoperative...

Screening and Prophylaxis for Venous Thromboembolism in Pediatric Surgery: A Systematic Review

The American Pediatric Surgical Association Outcomes and Evidence-Based Practice Committee conducted a systematic review to describe the...

Comparing Efficacy of Regional Analgesia Techniques after Pediatric Inguinal Procedures

Developing and transferring a children’s surgical training program from India to Africa a south-to-south global initiative

Abstract Purpose The availability of children’s surgical care in lower middle-income countries is lacking. The authors describe a hub and spoke...

High Area Deprivation Index is Associated With Discharge to Foster Care in Pediatric Patients With Non-accidental Trauma

Outcomes after non-accidental trauma (NAT) have been shown to be impacted by social determinants of health. Our study aims to investigate the...

Management and Outcomes of Hepatoblastoma in Patients With Trisomy 18: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis of 70 Patients

Predicted 1-year survival of children with trisomy 18 (T18) has increased to 59.3%. We aimed to systematically review the characteristics,...

Succession Planning, Call for Nominations, and Other Updates

The Journal of Pediatric Surgery desires to be as transparent as possible in communicating to its readership about significant changes in the...

Investigations, management and outcome of neonates presenting with distal intestinal obstruction: challenging the need for contrast enemas

Abstract Purpose To characterise the investigations, management and ultimate diagnosis of neonates with distal intestinal obstruction. Methods...

Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Survivors From Infancy to Adulthood

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common comorbidity associated with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), with reported cases of...

Pediatric Firearm Trauma on the Rise: A Retrospective Review of Over 1,100 Cases in 12 Years at One Center

Gunshot injuries are the leading cause of death among children in the United States. The goal of this study was to better understand if certain...

Artificial Intelligence vs. Doctors: Diagnosing Necrotizing Enterocolitis on Abdominal Radiographs

Radiographic diagnosis of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is challenging. Deep learning models may improve accuracy by recognizing subtle imaging...

The systemic immune-inflammation index at kasai portoenterostomy: related to clinical outcomes

Abstract Background Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII), known as an easy, economical and useful marker, correlates with the balance of...

Utility of thiol/disulphide homeostasis as a biomarker for acute appendicitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze the role of thiol/disulfide homeostasis (TDH) parameters as an indicator of oxidative stress in...

Surgical management of ovarian masses in children and adolescents: experience of an academic institution in France

Abstract Purpose Surgical management of ovarian masses in girls still challenging. The aim of the study is to report an 8-year experience in...

Management and Outcomes of Pediatric Lymphatic Malformations: A Systematic Review From the APSA Outcomes and Evidence-Based Practice Committee

Significant variation in management strategies for lymphatic malformations (LMs) in children persists. The goal of this systematic review is to...

‘Short Bars Crossed’ to Remodel the Entire Chest Wall in Children and Adolescents with Pectus Excavatum

The cross-bar technique of minimally invasive pectus excavatum (PE) correction remains underreported, which is especially true of pediatric...

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

Bar dislocation has always been considered a fearsome complication of Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum (MIRPE), therefore multiple...

Evaluating the web as a source of information for patients with chest wall deformities: insights into engagement and disparities

Abstract Background Recent data highlight the internet’s pivotal role as the primary information source for patients. In this study, we emulate a...

The Beneficial Effect of Laryngeal Mask Airway on Cough Incidence: A Re-analysis

The meta-analysis by Yang et al. [1] compared the use of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) versus endotracheal tube (ETT) in pediatric patients...

Thoracoscopic primary repair is useful for esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula in neonates with low body weight

Abstract Purpose The surgical indication of thoracoscopic primary repair for esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula is under debate....

Commentary- Adolescent Inguinal Hernias: Too Late for Evidence-based Practice?

We commend Dr. Ochoa and colleagues on a well-designed and executed survey-based study of current hernia repair practices in pediatric surgery...

Peutz–Jeghers syndrome: management for recurrent intussusceptions

Abstract Background Peutz–Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by hamartomatous gastrointestinal polyps along...

Effectiveness of physiotherapy in children with functional constipation

Abstract Purpose The objective was to compare the immediate effects of pharmacological versus physiotherapy intervention versus a combination of...

Multidisciplinary approach to patients with lymphatic conduction disorders

Publication date: June 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s): Erin Pinto, Christopher Smith, Aaron DeWitt, Pablo...

Neonatal perspective on central lymphatic disorders

Publication date: June 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s): Brian M. Dulmovits, Dalal K. Taha

Comprehensive nutrition guidelines and management strategies for enteropathy in children

Publication date: June 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s): Melanie L. Savoca, Jefferson N. Brownell

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Surgical management of chronic lymphatic pleural effusions and chronic lymphatic ascites

Publication date: June 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s): Pablo Laje, Yoav Dori, Christopher Smith, Katsuhide Maeda

Complex lymphatic anomalies: Molecular landscape and medical management

Publication date: June 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s): Alexandra J. Borst, Allison Britt, Denise M. Adams

Percutaneous procedures for central lymphatic conduction disorders

Publication date: June 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s): Abhay Srinivasan, Christopher L. Smith, Yoav Dori,...

Lymphatic interventions in congenital heart disease

Publication date: June 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s): Christopher L. Smith, Ganesh Krishnamurthy, Abhay...

Preliminary report of a thoracic duct-to-pulmonary vein lymphovenous anastomosis in swine: A novel technique and potential treatment for lymphatic failure

Publication date: June 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s): Benjamin Smood, Terakawa Katsunari, Christopher...

State-of-the-art imaging for children with central lymphatic disorders

Publication date: June 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s): Karen I. Ramirez-Suarez, Sean Schoeman, Hansel J....

Ileocecal valve-preservation ileocecostomy (IVPI) in infants with extremely short distal ileum after primary stoma

Abstract Purpose Preserving the ileocecal valve (ICV) has shown significant benefits. We present our experience with 18 infants who underwent...

Comparison for the diagnostic performance of early diagnostic methods for biliary atresia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Abstract Background Biliary atresia (BA), a progressive condition affecting canalicular-bile duct function/anatomy, requires prompt surgical...