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Stump appendicitis in children: a systematic review

Abstract Background Stump appendicitis is a rare complication after primary appendectomy and is often not considered in the differential diagnosis...

Comparison between two minimally invasive techniques for Hirschsprung disease: transanal endorectal pull-through (TERPT) versus laparoscopic-TERPT

Abstract Introduction Surgical treatment for Hirschsprung disease (HD) has recently evolved into different minimally invasive techniques. The aim...

Letter to the Editor: Comment on Wickramasekara N, Ignatius J, Lamahewage A. Prognostic factors and outcomes of Kasai portoenterostomy (KPE): nine-year experience from a lower-middle income country. Pediatr Surg Int. 2023; 39(1):142. doi: 10.1007/s00383-0

Beyond the diaphragm and the lung: a multisystem approach to understanding congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Abstract Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a birth defect characterized by the incomplete closure of the diaphragm and herniation of...

Polyphyllin D induces necroptosis in neuroblastoma cells (IMR-32 and LA-N-2) in mice

Abstract Background We previously reported that polyphyllin D, the main component of the traditional herbal medicinal Paris polyphylla, exhibited...

Risk factors and outcomes in pediatric blunt cardiac injuries

Abstract Purpose Unlike adults, less is known of the etiology and risk factors for blunt cardiac injury (BCI) in children. Identifying risk...

Referrals from primary care with foreskin symptoms: Room for improvement

Aims: Referrals to secondary care for boys with foreskin symptoms require face-to-face review, resulting in time out of school / work and costs to...

Saving the perineal body in the vestibular fistula

Effectiveness of Rex shunt for improving the abnormal portal hemodynamics and portal venous pathology in EHPVO animal model

Abstract Purpose To investigate the feasibility of the re-patent EHPVO (r-EHPVO) as an animal model of Rex shunt and the effectiveness of Rex...

Metabolic and bariatric surgery versus intensive non-surgical treatment for adolescents with severe obesity (AMOS2): a multicentre, randomised, controlled trial in Sweden

Background: Severe obesity in adolescents has a profound impact on current and future health. Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is...

Malrotation with Dr. Meera Kotagal

In this podcast, we cover the basics of malrotation including embryology, presentation, differentiation, diagnosis, surgical approach, and post...

Negative emotions and quality of life of parents with children diagnosed with anorectal malformations

Abstract Purpose To investigate the anxiety, depression, stress, and quality of life of parents with children diagnosed with anorectal...

Beyond image defined risk factors (IDRFs): a delphi survey highlighting definition of the surgical complexity index (SCI) in neuroblastoma

Abstract Purpose Preoperative evaluation of Image Defined Risk Factors (IDRFs) in neuroblastoma (NB) is crucial for determining suitability for...

Atresia de Vias Biliares - Resumen de la 5ta sesión Nacional de Residentes de Mexico

Hoy te traemos un nuevo formato de podcast. El resumen de Charlas de Expertos de los ultimos años En esta edición hablamos sobre Atresia de Vías...

Initial experience with 3D laparoscopic choledochal cyst (CDC) excision and hepatico-duodenostomy (HD) in 21 children

Abstract Introduction Minimal access surgery has gradually become the standard of care in the management of choledochal cysts (CDC). Laparoscopic...

Prophylactic antireflux procedures are not necessary in neurologically impaired children undergoing gastrostomy placement

Purpose: Fundoplication is frequently used in children with neurologic impairment even in the absence of reflux due to concerns for future gastric...

Efficacy and Safety of Introduction Timolol Maleate by Manometer Microneedles among Infantile Hemangioma: A Retrospective Study in China

Objective The objective of the study was to compare the effective rate, cure rate, adverse reaction rate, and effective time of three methods in...

Patient-reported outcomes in pain management after ambulatory pediatric general and urologic surgery

Background: Many studies evaluating opioid stewardship interventions' effects on postoperative pain rely on emergency department (ED) visits or...

The utility of intraoperative neuromonitoring in pediatric surgical oncology

Background: Intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM) is a technique used to decrease the possibility of nerve-associated morbidity and damage to...

Interstitial cells of Cajal: clinical relevance in pediatric gastrointestinal motility disorders

Abstract Interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs) are pacemaker cells of gastrointestinal motility that generate and transmit electrical slow waves to...

Colorectal Quiz Episode 37: The Yancey-Soave story of the original surgical descriptions for Hirschsprung disease

Swenson described the first operation for Hirschsprung disease in the 1940s, which involved a full thickness rectal dissection. To respond to...

Technical advances in the surgical management of Wilms tumors in children

Surgery is one of the cornerstones of Wilms tumor treatment. In this article, we present technical advancements that are finding their way into...

A comparison of the success rate of pneumatic reduction in intussusception between general anesthesia and deep sedation: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Purpose This study was aimed to compare the success rate between patients who underwent general anesthesia and deep sedation. Methods...

History of endoscopic treatment of vesicoureteral reflux

Abstract Since its first clinical application in 1984, the endoscopic subureteral injection of bulking agents has become an alternative to...

Ultrasonographic features associated with previous torsion and the impact of surgery in managing neonatal ovarian cysts: a 20-year single-centre retrospective study

Abstract Purpose To identify markers of previous ovarian torsion and outline the outcomes according to US appearance and operative management....

Population-based screening methods in biliary atresia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate tested methods of population-based biliary atresia (BA) screening.Design: We searched 11...

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Review: February 2023, BAPS issue

  We’re featuring new Journal of Pediatric surgery articles this week to bring you some of the latest news! This week we are discussing three...

Diagnosing Hirschsprung Disease in Children Younger than 6 Months of Age: Insights in Incidence of Complications of Rectal Suction Biopsy and Other Final Diagnoses

Background: The gold standard for diagnosing Hirschsprung disease (HD) in patients younger than 6 months is pathological examination of rectal...

Multi-disciplinary care in patients with complex pediatric general and thoracic surgical pathology: lessons learned from a 20-year experience

Abstract Purpose Complex pediatric surgery patients with thoracic tumors invading the mediastinum and infradiaphragmatic tumors extending into the...

Incidence, predictors and outcomes of redo pancreatectomy in infants with congenital hyperinsulinism: a 16-year tertiary center experience

Abstract Purpose Recurrent severe hypoglycemic attacks often persist even after performing pancreatectomy for medically unresponsive congenital...

It is all about form and function: a new approach to giant neonatal sacrococcygeal teratomas

Abstract Introduction Giant sacrococcygeal teratomas (GSCTs) involve severe deformation of the buttock region in addition to potential functional...

Adolescent experiences of the safe surgical checklist and surgical care processes

Purpose: To explore the perceptions, satisfaction, and needs of adolescent surgical patients with their perioperative pathway, including consent,...

Laparoscopic versus open Kasai procedure for biliary atresia: long-term results of a randomized clinical trial

Purpose: The role of the laparoscopic approach for the Kasai procedure in the management of biliary atresia is still controversial. The aim of...

Effectiveness of indocyanine green fluorescence imaging in resection of hepatoblastoma

Abstract Objective The present research aimed to analyze the application of indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence contrast technique in the...

Pediatric DUCT Score: A Highly Specific Predictive Model for Choledocholithiasis in Children

Background: Current adult guidelines in the management of choledocholithiasis (CDL) may not be appropriate for children. We hypothesized adult...

Fetal lung hypoxia and energetic cell failure in the nitrofen-induced congenital diaphragmatic hernia rat model

Abstract Purpose Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) pathogenesis is poorly understood. We hypothesize that fetal CDH lungs are chronically...