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Muscle Flap Technique Safe for On-ECMO Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair

Prosthetic patches (patch) and muscle flaps (flap) are techniques used for repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) with a large defect...

Quality of Life in Long-Term Survivors of Surgical Necrotizing Enterocolitis

This study evaluated the quality of life (QoL) in patients who have recovered from surgical necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).

Comparing Consistency and Usability of Common Bowel Function Scoring Systems in Anorectal Malformation Patients

Assessment of postoperative bowel function in anorectal malformation (ARM) patients is crucial for benchmarking outcomes. We compared existing...

Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma with Bone Destruction: A 16-Year Follow-Up Cohort Study of the Clinical Characteristics and Prognosis

Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) is a rare, locally aggressive vascular tumor that often occurs in infants and young children. The goal of...

Commentary on Endoscopic Chemocauterization with Trichloroacetic Acid for Congenital or Recurrent Tracheoesophageal Fistula in Children with Esophageal Atresia: Experience from a Tertiary Center

The Stockholm group reports their stimulating retrospective experience on the controversial topic of tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), either...

Promoting Firearm Injury Prevention and Advocacy as Pediatric Surgeons: A Call to Action From the APSA/AAP Advocacy Committee

Firearm injuries have become the leading cause of death among American children. Here we review the scope of the problem, and the pivotal role...

What to Expect on the Long-term Follow-up of Pediatric Pyeloplasty: Critical Time Intervals and Risk Factors

Standard protocol for post-pyeloplasty monitoring in children and natural course of hydronephrosis resolution have not been well defined. We aimed...

Can we preserve the necrotic testis caused by incarcerated inguinal hernia in infants under 3 months?

Abstract Purpose This study aims to investigate whether necrotic testis resulting from incarcerated inguinal hernias can be preserved in infants...

Clinical Characteristics and Prognosis of Biliary Atresia with Low Serum Matrix Metalloproteinase-7 Levels

Serum matrix metalloproteinase-7 (MMP-7) levels can precisely differentiate biliary atresia (BA) from non-BA cholestasis. However, serum MMP-7...

Analysis of the Efficacy of Elastography in Comparison with Dynamic Renal Nuclear Scintigraphy in the Evaluation of Unilateral Pelvi–Ureteric Junction Obstruction

In hydronephrosis due to pelviureteric junction obstruction (PUJO), an obstruction to urine flow may lead to increased pelvic pressure, which may...

Long-Term Outcomes of Infantile Sacrococcygeal Teratoma: Results from a Multi-Institutional Retrospective Observational Study in Japan

Tumor recurrence, anorectal and urinary dysfunction, and lower limb dysfunction after surgery are observed in infantile sacrococcygeal teratoma...

The role of civil society and the voluntary sector in children's global surgery

Publication date: December 2023Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 32, Issue 6Author(s): Leigh Selesner, Marilyn W. Butler

Gaps and priorities in innovation for children's surgery

Publication date: December 2023Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 32, Issue 6Author(s): Tamara N Fitzgerald, Alan Zambeli-Ljepović,...

A roadmap for starting, growing and sustaining a comprehensive pediatric surgery service in a low resource area

Publication date: December 2023Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 32, Issue 6Author(s): Gerlin Naidoo, Godfrey Sama Philipo, Zaitun...

Notable Clinical Differences Between Neonatal and Post-Neonatal Intestinal Malrotation: A Multicenter Review in Southern Japan

Most cases of intestinal malrotation appear in neonates with bilious vomiting due to midgut volvulus, whereas in cases that develop beyond...

Using “Appointment Tickets” to Track Visit Duration as a Quality Improvement Initiative After Incorporating Laser Epilation in a Pilonidal Care Clinic

Laser epilation (LE) is effective in decreasing pilonidal disease (PD) recurrence, but laser use has not been a standard practice in pediatric...

Comparison of Single-incision Laparoscopic Percutaneous and Cystoscope Forceps Assisted Morgagni Hernia Repair Techniques

Our goal was to compare single-incision laparoscopic percutaneous and cystoscope forceps-assisted Morgagni hernia repair techniques.

Trauma and sexual abuse in children—Epidemiology, challenges, management strategies and prevention in lower- and middle-income countries

Publication date: December 2023Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 32, Issue 6Author(s): Abdelbasit E Ali, Shilpa Sharma, Olumide A...

Addressing health equity in pediatric surgical care in the United States– Progress and challenges

Publication date: December 2023Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 32, Issue 6Author(s): Stephen Trinidad, Matthew Goldshore, Meera Kotagal

Barriers and challenges to achieving equity in global children's surgery: A call to action

Publication date: December 2023Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 32, Issue 6Author(s): Maryam Sherwani, Simone Abib, Lubna Samad

The global challenges of surgical congenital anomalies: Evidence, models, and lessons

Publication date: December 2023Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 32, Issue 6Author(s): Salimah R Walani, Norgrove Penny, Doreen Nakku

Children's Anaesthesia and perioperative care challenges, and innovations

Publication date: December 2023Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 32, Issue 6Author(s): Z. Gathuya, M.T. Nabukenya, O. Aaron, R. Gray,...

Global children's surgery- A 2023 perspective

Publication date: December 2023Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 32, Issue 6Author(s): Tahmina Banu, Doruk Ozgediz, Shilpa Sharma

Anatomy and lessons of partnerships in global pediatric surgery

Publication date: December 2023Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 32, Issue 6Author(s): Rovine Naluyimbazi, Stella Nimanya, Phyllis Kisa

Global children's surgery: Economic and policy priorities

Publication date: December 2023Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 32, Issue 6Author(s): Justina Onyioza Seyi-Olajide, Isaac Chukwu

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Publication date: December 2023Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 32, Issue 6Author(s):

Anorectal malformations in low and middle-income countries- spectrum, burden and management

Publication date: December 2023Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 32, Issue 6Author(s): Shilpa Sharma, Dennis Mazingi, Sharif Imam,...

The 36th International Symposium on Pediatric Surgical Research

Prospective evaluation of common hepatic duct histopathology at the time of choledochal cyst excision ranging from children to adults

Abstract Purpose To evaluate common hepatic duct just distal to the HE anastomosis (d-CHD) prospectively for mucosal damage, inflammation,...

Stomach engineering: region-specific characterization of the decellularized porcine stomach

Abstract Purpose Patients affected by microgastria, severe gastroesophageal reflux, or those who have undergone subtotal gastrectomy, have...

Enhancing diagnosis of Hirschsprung’s disease using deep learning from histological sections of post pull-through specimens: preliminary results

Abstract Purpose Accurate histological diagnosis in Hirschsprung disease (HD) is challenging, due to its complexity and potential for errors. In...

European Paediatric Surgeons' Association Survey on the Adherence to EAU/ESPU Guidelines in the Management of Undescended Testes

Introduction The aim of this study was to assess the adherence to the European Association of Urology (EAU)/European Society for Pediatric Urology...

Dynamic Imaging Grade of Swallowing Toxicity in Children with Esophageal Atresia

Introduction The Dynamic Imaging Grade of Swallowing Toxicity (DIGEST) scale was developed to evaluate the safety, efficiency, and overall...

Perioperative Histologically Controlled Fistula Resection in Patients with Imperforate Anus and Perineal Fistula

Introduction Postoperative constipation (PC) in patients with imperforate anus and perineal fistula (PF) has been reported in up to 60%....

The Irish Experience with Sacrococcygeal Teratomas: Are Type IV Lesions More Common than We Think?

Introduction Sacrococcygeal teratomas (SCTs) are rare tumors occurring in approximately 1 in 35,000 to 40,000 live births. The Altman...

Management and outcomes of acute appendicitis in children during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way to manage the emergencies, as people faced fear of the hospitals, with possible delay in the...