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Intra-Amniotic Sildenafil and Rosiglitazone Late in Gestation Ameliorate the Pulmonary Hypertension Phenotype in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Pulmonary hypertension remains difficult to manage in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Prenatal therapy may ameliorate postnatal pulmonary...

High-grade Vesicoureteral Reflux in Patients With Anorectal Malformation From the ARM-Net Registry: Is Our Screening Sufficient?

Vesico-ureteral reflux (VUR) is a common associated urological anomaly in anorectal malformation (ARM)-patients. High-grade VUR requires...

Long-term outcome for children undergoing open hepatico-jejunostomy for choledochal malformations: a 43-year single-center experience

Abstract Purpose To report on our 43-year single-center experience with children operated on for Choledochal Malformations (CMs), focusing on...

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Review: July 2023, PAPS Issue

We’re featuring Journal of Pediatric surgery articles to bring you some of the latest news! This week we are discussing 3 articles from July 2023,...

Decision-Making in Pleural Drainage Following Lung Resection in Children: A Western Pediatric Surgery Research Consortium Survey

Studies of adults undergoing lung resection indicated that selective omission of pleural drains is safe and advantageous. Significant practice...

ChatGPT: What Every Pediatric Surgeon Should Know About Its Potential Uses and Pitfalls

ChatGPT - currently the most popular generative artificial intelligence system - has been revolutionizing the world and healthcare since its...

The Role of Nitrous Oxide in Minor Pediatric Procedures in the Emergency Department: A Systematic Review

Pediatric patients undergoing minor, but painful procedures in an Emergency Department (ED) need adequate relief of pain and distress to prevent...

Advantages of single-site laparoscopic orchiopexy for palpable undescended testes in children: a prospective comparison study

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the feasibility of single-site laparoscopic orchiopexy for palpable undescended testes in children. Methods We...

Human milk oligosaccharides promote intestinal epithelium regeneration independent of the microbiota during necrotizing enterocolitis

Abstract Purpose Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe intestinal disease primarily affecting premature infants, marked by impaired...

Effectiveness of preoperative ultrasonography in predicting metachronous contralateral inguinal hernia in children: a single-arm prospective study using a historical control for comparison

Abstract Purpose To analyze the value of ultrasonography in predicting metachronous contralateral inguinal hernia (MCIH) and diagnosing...

Necrotizing enterocolitis: current understanding of the prevention and management

Abstract Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is one of the diseases in neonates, with a high morbidity and mortality rate, especially in preterm...

Congenital Lobar Emphysema: Gross Appearances of the Lung

An unusual severe and prolonged respiratory ailment following a common viral infection in a young infant of 6 weeks prompted us for a chest...

Comparison of the PCPLC Database to NSQIP-P: A Patient Matched Comparison of Surgical Complications Following Repair of Anorectal Malformation

Anorectal malformations (ARM) are rare and heterogenous which creates a challenge in conducting research and offering recommendations for best...

Management of first branchial anomalies in children: 20 years of experience

Abstract Purpose Branchial cleft anomalies (BCAs) are common pediatric head and neck lesions; however, only 1–4% involve the first branchial...

Let Kids Play: Using Virtual Reality as a Substitute for General Anesthesia for Minor Procedures in Pediatric Population

In the pediatric population, virtual reality (VR) has been used as an adjunct to augment analgesia and reduce the need for opioids. In this study,...

A Structured Training for Trans Anal Irrigation in Pediatric Patients Improves Outcomes and Reduce Failures: Results of an Interventional Multicenter Prospective Study

Continence issues due to organic causes including previous colorectal surgery or neurological issues might benefit from Transanal irrigation (TAI)...

Peer Support to Promote Surgeon Well-being: The APSA Program Experience

Peer support programs have evolved to train physicians to provide outreach and emotional first aid to their colleagues when they experience the...

Molecular Genetics Augment Cytopathologic Evaluation and Surgical Planning of Pediatric Thyroid Nodules

Molecular genetic testing in conjunction with cytopathology may improve prediction of malignancy in thyroid nodules, particularly those with...

Satisfaction of Paediatric Oncology Patients, Survivors, and Nurses with the Position of Their Totally Implantable Venous Access Port (SPACE-Study)

To compare paediatric oncologic vascular access ports located on the anterior thoracic wall to ports on the lower lateral thoracic wall, in terms...

Medium-Term Results of Staged Laparoscopic Traction Orchiopexy for Intra-abdominal Testes: A Multicenter Analysis

Background: Staged laparoscopic traction orchiopexy (SLTO) is a novel technique for the intra-abdominal testis (IAT) based on elongation of the...

Medium-Term Results of Staged Laparoscopic Traction Orchiopexy for Intra-abdominal Testes: A Multicenter Analysis

Background: Staged laparoscopic traction orchiopexy (SLTO) is a novel technique for the intra-abdominal testis (IAT) based on elongation of the...

Medium-Term Results of Staged Laparoscopic Traction Orchiopexy for Intra-abdominal Testes: A Multicenter Analysis

Background: Staged laparoscopic traction orchiopexy (SLTO) is a novel technique for the intra-abdominal testis (IAT) based on elongation of the...

Machine learning to predict pediatric choledocholithiasis: A Western Pediatric Surgery Research Consortium retrospective study

Background: The purpose of this study was to accurately predict pediatric choledocholithiasis with clinical data using a computational machine...

Functional Outcomes of Patients Who Underwent Anorectal Malformation Repair Using MRI Guidance

Despite the initiation of minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques, the majority of patients who undergo anorectal malformation repair still...

Reducing Unnecessary Oophorectomies for Benign Ovarian Neoplasms in Pediatric Patients

Importance: Although most ovarian masses in children and adolescents are benign, many are managed with oophorectomy, which may be unnecessary and...

DraiNet: AI-driven decision support in pneumothorax and pleural effusion management

Abstract Objective This study presents DraiNet, a deep learning model developed to detect pneumothorax and pleural effusion in pediatric patients...

Efficacy and late kidney effects of nephron-sparing surgery in the management of unilateral Wilms tumor: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract To evaluate the efficiency and long-term renal function of nephron sparing surgery (NSS) in unilateral WT patients compared with radical...

Eflornithine as Postimmunotherapy Maintenance in High-Risk Neuroblastoma: Externally Controlled, Propensity Score-Matched Survival Outcome Comparisons

Purpose: Long-term survival in high-risk neuroblastoma (HRNB) is approximately 50%, with mortality primarily driven by relapse. Eflornithine...

Development of a 3D-printed neonatal congenital diaphragmatic hernia model and standardisation of intra-operative measurement

Abstract Introduction Three-dimensional (3D) printing is frequently used for surgical simulation and training, however, no widely available model...

Diagnosis and management of congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a 2023 update from the Canadian Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Collaborative

Objective: The Canadian Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) Collaborative sought to make its existing clinical practice guideline, published in...

Commentary on “Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR): the benefit of the double stitch in the largest single-center experience”

Correlation analysis of feeding intolerance and defecation after primary anastomosis for neonatal intestinal atresia

Abstract Purpose To investigate the correlation between postoperative feeding intolerance and defecation, with a view to carrying out prognostic...

Bladder Neck Surgery is not Routinely Needed to Achieve Urinary Continence in Patients with Primary Epispadias

This study aims at investigating the continence outcome in primary epispadias patients treated at a tertiary center. The authors hypothesized that...

Circular RNA MTCL1 targets SMAD3 by sponging miR-145‐5p for regulation of cell proliferation and migration in Hirschsprung’s disease

Abstract Background Hirschsprung’s disease (HSCR) is a congenital disorder resulting from abnormal development of the enteric nervous system...

Regular epilation alone is an acceptable treatment for symptom-free pilonidal patients

Introduction: Patients with mild pilonidal disease often experience symptom resolution without excision. We hypothesized that treating...

Diagnostic and prognostic value of the gut microbiota and its metabolite butyrate in children with biliary atresia

Abstract Purpose To determine the prevalent microbiological profile of biliary atresia (BA) patients at the time of its occurrence by studying...