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Sonographic follow-up after pyeloplasty: a large, retrospective cohort analysis

Abstract Purpose Routine scintigraphy after surgery for uretero-pelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) is discouraged, making ultrasound the preferred...

Demographic and clinical characteristics of newborn pneumothorax patients and their effects on respiratory function tests during childhood

Abstract Purpose Pneumothorax is defined as the presence of air between the parietal and visceral leaves of the pleura, resulting in lung...

Anorectal manometry findings in relation with long-term functional outcomes of the patients operated on for Hirschsprung’s disease compared to the reference-based population

Abstract Purpose This study investigated anorectal manometry (AM) findings and bowel function of patients operated on for Hirschsprung’s disease...

Postoperative morbidity and mortality in pediatric indigenous populations: a scoping review and meta-analysis

Abstract Mounting evidence suggests that childhood health is an important predictor of wellness as an adult. Indigenous peoples worldwide suffer...

Surgical management of extrahepatic portal vein obstruction in children: advantages of MesoRex shunt compared with distal splenorenal shunt

Abstract Purpose To review surgical management of extrahepatic portal vein obstruction (EHPVO) at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and...

Assessment of the neonatal referral and transport system for patients with gastroschisis in Kenya

Abstract Purpose To assess the neonatal referral and transport system for gastroschisis patients referred to a tertiary level hospital in Kenya....

Revisión de la Biliografía: Gastrosquisis

Ya es de publico conocimiento que día a día se publican miles de artículos sobre distintas patologías y que es muy difícil seguirlos. En este...

The outcome of esophageal perforation in neonates and its risk factors: a 10-year study

Abstract Purpose Esophageal perforation is a rare complication in infants that can be difficult to diagnose. The mortality rate due to esophageal...

The m6A methyltransferase METTL3 affects cell proliferation and migration by regulating YAP expression in Hirschsprung disease

Abstract Background METTL3, an mRNA m6A methyltransferase, has been implicated in various steps of mRNA metabolism, such as stabilization,...

Association between gastrointestinal perforation and patent ductus arteriosus in extremely-low-birth-weight infants: a retrospective study of our decade-long experience

Abstract Purpose Management of persistently patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in extremely low-birth-weight infants (ELBWIs) requires attention due...

Anti-reflux surgery in children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: A prospective cohort study on a controversial practice

Introduction: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most frequent long-term morbidity of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) survivors....

Adopting the Swenson-like technique for patients with Hirschsprung disease in Vietnam

Abstract Purpose To evaluate outcomes of adopting the Swenson-like technique in transanal pull-through for Hirschsprung disease (HD) at a...

Tracheal reconstruction surgery for congenital tracheal stenosis

Abstract Purpose Congenital tracheal stenosis is a rare but dangerous disease. Reconstructive tracheal surgery is a life-saving treatment but also...

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

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

Reduction of recurrence by peritoneal thermal injury in laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure of internal ring for inguinal hernia in children

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the impact of peritoneal thermal injury (PTI) in the reduction of recurrence incidence in laparoscopic percutaneous...

Management dilemma in pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction: is transit time the answer?

Abstract Purpose Pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction (PUJO) is the leading cause for hydronephrosis in children. Diuretic renography used in the...

The survival time of the ventriculo-peritoneal-shunt in children with hydrocephalus is dependent on the type of valve implanted

Abstract Purpose Despite constantly improving developments in ventriculo-peritoneal shunt systems, most patients with hydrocephalus require...

Social injustice symposium: Urban, rural, and global disparities in access to care

Background: Barriers in access to pediatric surgical care are common in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), but also exist in high-income...

Impact of insertion site on complications in central venous access devices

Abstract Purpose There is still debate over the safest route for the placement of long-term central venous access devices. The aim of this study...

Evaluation of renal oxygenation by near-infrared spectroscopy during endoscopic injection of bulking agents in children with vesicoureteral reflux

Abstract Background Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is the measuring of regional tissue oxygenation (rSO2) by interpreting oxyhemoglobin and...

Incidence and antiviral treatment of cytomegalovirus infection in infants with biliary atresia

Abstract Purpose Patients with biliary atresia (BA) and cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection may have poorer outcomes after Kasai portoenterostomy...

Age-dependent early complications of hypospadias repair: a single institutional experience

Abstract Purpose To correlate age at hypospadias repair with early post-operative complications and highlight need for adaptation to...

Predictive factors of bowel resection for midgut volvulus based on an analysis of bi-center experiences in southern Japan

Abstract Purpose Midgut volvulus is an urgent disease often occurring in neonates. This study clarified the clinical features of midgut volvulus...

The utility of sonographic signs to diagnose simple and complicated appendicitis in children

Abstract Background Acute appendicitis is classified into simple (SA) and complicated (CA). Ultrasound scans (USS) can be useful in clinically...

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

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

Adolescent experiences of the safe surgical checklist and surgical care processes

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

Clinical features of patients who underwent anoplasty for cloacal exstrophy and their functional outcomes: the results of a nationwide survey in Japan

Abstract Purpose This study was performed to clarify the clinical features of cloacal exstrophy (CE) patients who underwent anoplasty and their...

Correction to: Surgical management strategy of alimentary tract duplication involving the rectum in children

Outcome of redo orchidopexy after previous laparoscopic orchidopexy

Abstract Purpose Testicular reascent is a recognised complication of orchidopexy, and redo surgery may be required. In this report, we present our...

Operative techniques and long-term outcomes of hypospadias repair in the absence of preputial skin after neonatal circumcision

Purpose: To present the results of hypospadias repair in the absence of preputial skin following neonatal circumcision, and the analyses of...

Biocompatible dressing for pediatric hypospadias repair

Abstract Purpose The search for an ideal Hypospadias repair dressing continues. We aimed to develop a hypoallergenic optimized biocompatible...

Management of pediatric blunt abdominal trauma with split liver or spleen injuries: a retrospective study

Abstract Background Blunt abdominal trauma is a prevailing cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality. It constitutes the most frequent type of...

Prenatal diagnosis at different gestational times and clinical features of choledochal cysts: a single tertiary center report

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the effect of prenatal diagnosis at different gestational times on the clinical features of patients...

Genetics of Hirschsprung’s disease

Abstract Hirschsprung’s disease (HSCR) is a classical model of enteric neuropathy, occurring in approximately 2–2.8 in 10,000 newborns. It is the...

Clinical Assessment of Late Health Outcomes in Survivors of Wilms Tumor

Objectives: We aimed to clinically characterize the health, neurocognitive, and physical function outcomes of curative treatment of Wilms...

Laparoscopic percutaneous closure of patent processus vaginalis without hydrocelectomy for childhood primary hydrocele

Abstract Purpose To present our surgical technique and the outcome of single-incision laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (SILPEC)...