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Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Review: September 2022, Part 2

We're featuring Journal of Pediatric Surgery articles earlier in the week to bring you some of the latest news! This week we're discussing two...

Resolution of Mild Pilonidal Disease in Adolescents Without Resection

Background: Pilonidal disease is a common condition of the gluteal crease, affecting around 1 in 2,000 adolescents and young adults. 1 Traditional...

Colon patch esophagoplasty for esophageal strictures refractory to multi-modal treatment revisited

Abstract Introduction/purpose Esophageal strictures due to caustic ingestion (CI) may require repeat esophageal dilations and dilation adjuvants,...

Does age matter? Cardiopulmonary profiles of adolescents versus adults with pectus excavatum presenting for surgical evaluation

Abstract Purpose We sought to analyze differences in presentation and cardiopulmonary function between those referred for surgical consultation as...

Case-Based Journal Review: Pilonidal Disease in 2022

Dr. José Campos is back, this time helping us review some of the latest literature on the diagnosis and management of pilonidal disease in...

A successful centre for translational paediatric surgical research

Abstract The National Children’s Research Centre (NCRC), the single largest paediatric research centre in Ireland, has been in existence for over...

Technical Outcomes in Pediatric Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: Data from an International Collaborative

Objectives: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in adults has been extensively studied through multicenter prospective studies....

Multidisciplinary management of pediatric malignant rhabdoid tumor based on 5 years of experience at a tertiary care center

Abstract Objective Malignant rhabdoid tumor (MRT) is a highly aggressive tumor that occurs mostly in young children with extremely poor prognosis....

Correction: Diagnostic performance of serum pentraxin-3 in pediatric acute appendicitis: a prospective diagnostic validation study

The Development and Validation of Artificial Intelligence Pediatric Appendicitis Decision-tree (AiPAD) for Children 0-12 years old

Introduction: Diagnosing appendicitis in young children (0-12 years) still poses a special difficulty despite the advent of radiological...

The Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery: conception, gestation, and delivery

Abstract More than two thirds of the global population lack access to safe, affordable surgical and anesthesia care. This inequity...

Role of aortopexy in the treatment of aberrant innominate artery in children

Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to assess the surgical and follow-up outcomes in children who operated for aberrant innominate artery....

Efficacy of robot-assisted hepaticojejunostomy and laparoscopic-assisted hepaticojejunostomy in pediatric congenital choledochal dilatation: a system review and meta-analysis

Abstract Purpose The efficacy of robot-assisted hepaticojejunostomy (RAHJ) and laparoscopic-assisted hepaticojejunostomy (LAHJ) in children with...

A novel model based on immune-related genes for differentiating biliary atresia from other cholestatic diseases

Abstract Purpose Based on a public gene expression database, this study established the immune-related genetic model that distinguished BA from...

Alterations and diagnostic performance of capillary ketonemia in pediatric acute appendicitis: a pilot study

Abstract Introduction The diagnostic performance of capillary ketonemia (CK) has been previously evaluated in context of pediatric acute...

What is the best approach for pediatric kidney stones of moderate-sized between shock wave lithotripsy, ultramini percutaneous nephrolithotomy and retrograde intrarenal surgery?

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the results of ultramini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (UMP), shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) and retrograde...

Novel hypothesis on the origin of gastroschisis?

Development of minimally invasive cancer immunotherapy using anti-disialoganglioside GD2 antibody-producing mesenchymal stem cells for a neuroblastoma mouse model

Abstract Purpose Mouse IgG anti-disialoganglioside GD2 antibody-secreting mouse mesenchymal stem cells (anti-GD2-MSCs) were developed, and their...

Characteristics of ovarian necrosis in the neonatal ovarian tumor: a single-center retrospective study and review of literature

Abstract To analyze the characteristics of ovarian necrosis in the neonatal ovarian tumor, and review treatments for ovarian torsion in neonates....

Delayed primary anastomosis for repair of long-gap esophageal atresia: technique revisited

Abstract The operative management of patients born with long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) remains a major challenge for most pediatric surgeons,...

The role of the resistive index in predicting testicular atrophy after orchiopexy in unilateral undescended testis

Abstract Purpose One of the most important complications of undescended testis (UDT) surgery is testicular atrophy (TA). We aimed to investigate...

Surgical implications of HIV infection

Abstract According to the joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), 37.7 million adults and children worldwide were estimated to be...

Simulated slide tracheoplasty for congenital tracheal stenosis using three-dimensional printed models

Purpose: The slide tracheoplasty (STP) is the standard treatment for severe congenital tracheal stenosis (CTS). Understanding the features of the...

The management of children aged 0–5 years wıth suspected foreign body aspiration: a prospective study

Abstract Introduction A simple algorithm for bronchoscopy was prepared in very young children. Methods The patients aged 0–5 years who were...

Japan’s comprehensive undescended testis screening program: incidence of ascending testis after screening

Abstract Purpose Screening for undescended testis (UDT) in Japan is performed as a neonate, then at 1, 3, 10, and 18 months old, and 3 years old....

Pediatric endoscopic subcutaneous mastectomy (pesma) with liposuction in adolescents with gynecomastia

Background: Surgical techniques for treatment of gynecomastia are increasingly less invasive. We described technical standardization of pediatric...

Lymphatic malformations in children: retrospective review of surgical and interventional management

Abstract Purpose Lymphatic malformations (LMs) are classified as macrocystic, microcystic or mixed. Treatment depends on their characteristics:...

Journal of pediatric Surgery Article review: September 2022 part 1

We're featuring Journal of pediatric surgery articles earlier in the week to bring you some of the latest news! This week we're discussing two...

The role of gastrostomy feeding during intestinal rehabilitation for children with short bowel syndrome

Abstract Purpose Following extensive bowel resection, many children with short bowel syndrome (SBS) are routinely offered a placement of...

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

Abstract Purpose Alimentary tract duplication involving the rectum (ATD-R) is rare. The purpose of the study was to describe the features of...

Baseline assessment of enhanced recovery after pediatric surgery in mainland China

Abstract Background Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a clinical pathway that optimizes perioperative management based on evidence-based...

Evaluation of the Molecular Landscape of Pediatric Thyroid Nodules and Use of a Multigene Genomic Classifier in Children

Importance: Definitive diagnosis of a thyroid nodule in a child is obtained through diagnostic surgery. This is problematic because pediatric...

Translational research in Hirschprung’s disease at the National Children’s Research Centre in Dublin

Abstract Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) is a congenital condition characterised by aganglionosis in the distal bowel. Over the years, at the National...

Intestinal Rehabilitation Episode 5, Literature Review

We’re back with a new episode from the intestinal rehabilitation center at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. This time we’re talking about peptides...

“Is anemia frequently recognized in gastroschisis compared to omphalocele? A multicenter retrospective study in southern Japan” by Sugita, K et al

Use of electronic health record best practice alerts to improve adherence to American Urological Association vesicoureteral reflux guidelines

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the effect of a guidelines-based best practice alerts (BPA) in the electronic health record (EHR) on adherence to...