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Patient-Reported Experience in Colorectal Disease is Predicted by Cleanliness

Children with colorectal diseases such as anorectal malformations (ARM), Hirschsprung disease (HD), and functional constipation (FC) undergo bowel...

Laparoscopic peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion with omentopexy—sparing the omentum in children

Abstract Introduction Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis is an important modality of renal replacement therapy in children. Catheter...

Chronic Granulomatous Disease: A Rare Primary Immunodeficiency Disorder in Pakistan due to Under-diagnosis or Under-prevalence?

As per a study by Khan et al., in 2016, 1 in every 250,000 individuals is affected by Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD), an inherited primary...

MiRNA-192-5p-targeted activated leukocyte cell adhesion molecule improved inflammatory injury of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis

Abstract Background Neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a common gastrointestinal emergency in neonates. MiRNA-192-5p was found associated...

Reply to Letter to the Editor by Rauh J, et al.

The advent of laparoscopy represented a paradigm shift in the management of cholelithiais [1]. However progress with management of...

Disparities in insurance status negatively affect patients with infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

Abstract Purpose Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS) is suspected to have worse outcomes when length of illness prior to presentation...

From the Editor-in-Chief

Postoperative pulmonary vascular growth in patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Abstract Background Postoperative pulmonary growth in congenital diaphragmatic hernias (CDH) remains unclear. We investigated postoperative...

Locum Tenens and Pediatric Surgery: A Position Statement and Practice Guidelines From the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA)

The American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) Practice Committee endorsed by the Board of Governors presents a Position Statement on the role...

Megacystis–microcolon–intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome: don’t forget the bladder

Abstract Purpose Megacystis–microcolon–intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome (MMIHS) is a well described clinical condition, but reports are focused...

Disparities in Healthcare Utilization: An Analysis of Disease Specific and Patient Level Factors in a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Clinic

Our study examines if the disease severity profile of our Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) patient cohort adherent to long-term follow-up...

Percutaneous Drainage of Pediatric Pulmonary Abscesses: An Effective Therapy

Pulmonary abscess is a complication of lung infection with localized necrosis and purulent cavity formation. Pulmonary abscesses are typically...

Minimizing Risks of Appendectomy

We congratulate Doshi and colleagues on a thorough systematic review of the risk of adhesive bowel obstruction after appendectomy [1]. The authors...

The principles of enhanced recovery after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (ERaPEG): a UK tertiary center experience

Abstract Purpose Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways have been shown to improve surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction. The aim of...

Is neurodevelopment impaired in Brazilian children with intestinal failure on prolonged parenteral nutrition? A single center study

Abstract Purpose To assess the neurodevelopment outcomes of children younger than 42 months of age with intestinal failure (IF) using prolonged...

Construction of a prognostic model for autophagy in Wilm's tumor

Abstract Background Wilm's tumor (WT) is one of the most common childhood urological tumors, ranking second in the incidence of pediatric...

Rapunzel syndrome in children: a retrospective review of ten cases combined with literature review in a tertiary referral center

Abstract Purpose Rapunzel syndrome is an uncommon condition in children, and its clinical features remain unclear. This study presents the largest...

Experiences of youth growing up with anorectal malformation or Hirschsprung’s disease: a multicenter qualitative in-depth interview study

Abstract Purpose Patients with anorectal malformation (ARM) and Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) live with long-term impact of these diseases even into...

Paediatric testicular torsion in low- and middle-income countries: an OxPLORE scoping study

Abstract Background Literature on paediatric surgical conditions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) remains limited. As a common...

Receptor-interacting protein kinase-3 (RIPK3): a new biomarker for necrotising enterocolitis in preterm infants

Abstract Objective This study aimed to evaluate the role of receptor-interacting protein kinase-3 (RIPK3) in the diagnosis, estimation of disease...

Pediatric nutritional surgery and its implications: results from a unicentric retrospective analysis

Abstract Purpose Existing guidelines provide weak recommendations on the surgical management of nutritional problems in children. The objective...

Evaluation of the effectiveness of mother milk exosomes in the experimental corrosive esophagitis model

Abstract Purpose We aimed to examine the effectiveness of mother milk exosomes in treating corrosive esophageal burns. Materials and methods 32...

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Review: November 2023

We’re featuring Journal of Pediatric surgery articles to bring you some of the latest news! This week we are discussing 3 articles from November...

Announcements of Future Meetings

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Management of Gastroschisis: Timing of Delivery, Antibiotic Usage, and Closure Considerations (A Systematic Review From the American Pediatric Surgical Association Outcomes & Evidence Based Practice Committee)

No consensus exists for the initial management of infants with gastroschisis.

Bladder height to width ratio as a surrogate marker for non-physiological storage pressures in children with spinal dysraphism

Abstract Introduction Spinal dysraphism is the most frequent cause of neurogenic bladder. Urodynamic study (UDS) is an important component of the...

Utility of White Light Scanning as an Alternative to Computed Tomography to Evaluate Severity of Pectus Excavatum Deformity

Pectus excavatum (PE) severity and surgical candidacy are determined by computed tomography (CT)-delineated Haller Index (HI) and Correction Index...

Analysis of Social Determinants of Health in the Pediatric General Surgical Population of a Northeastern Urban Health System

Social determinants of health (SDOH) have been identified as factors that influence patient health outcomes. These are well described in adult and...

A Clinical Comparative Study of Thoracoscopic Anatomical Lesion Resection and Lobectomy in the Treatment of Congenital Lung Malformations

To explore the safety and feasibility of HuaXi thoracoscopic anatomical lesion resection (HX-TALR) in the treatment of congenital lung...

Ernica Clinical Consensus Statements on Total Colonic and Intestinal Aganglionosis

Hirschsprung disease is a congenital intestinal motility disorder characterized by an absence of enteric ganglion cells. Total colonic...

Risk factors for post-operative portal vein stenosis in pediatric liver transplantation: a single center case-control study

Abstract Purpose The incidence of post-transplant poral vein stenosis (PVS) is higher in pediatric liver transplantation, probably resulting from...

Long-gap esophageal atresia: gastric transposition or esophageal lengthening with delayed primary anastomosis? A systematic review

Abstract Purpose This study aims to evaluate different surgical approaches to long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) with or without tracheoesophageal...

Scoliosis After Resection of Primary Pediatric Chest Wall Tumors

Scoliosis is one of the long-term consequences of surgical resection of pediatric chest wall tumors. This study aimed to identify the risk factors...

European Pediatric Surgeons' Association Survey on Timing of Inguinal Hernia Repair in Premature Infants

Aim This article evaluates the practice patterns of European Pediatric Surgeons' Association (EUPSA) members regarding the timing of inguinal...

Development of a Standardized Process for Transition to Adult Care in a Pediatric Colorectal Surgery Clinic

As pediatric patients with colorectal diseases grow, it is important to address transition to adult practice. We aim to describe our center's...