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Reduced complication rate after implementation of a detailed treatment protocol for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy with T-fastener fixation in pediatric patients: A prospective study

Background/aims:ย Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy with push technique (PEG-T) is increasingly used in pediatric patients. In a retrospective...

1 listens ๐Ÿ“… Jun 06, 2022 articles
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Reply to Letter to the Editor: Association of operative approach with outcomes in neonates with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula

Dear Editor,

๐Ÿ“… Jun 18, 2022 articles
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Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase has different efficacy on biliary atresia diagnosis in different hospital patient groups: an application of machine learning approach

Abstract Objectives Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) is the most widely used biomarker in the early diagnosis of biliary atresia (BA), but its...

2 listens ๐Ÿ“… Jun 17, 2022 articles
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Clinical evaluation of transcatheter arterial embolization combined with propranolol orally treatment of infantile hepatic hemangioma

Abstract Purpose To assess the efficacy of transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) plus propranolol treatment for infantile hepatic hemangioma...

๐Ÿ“… Jun 16, 2022 articles
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Invited Commentary on Vasudevan, et al: Outcomes of children with well differentiated fetal hepatoblastoma treated with surgery only: Report from Children's Oncology Group Trial, AHEP0731

Advances in hepatoblastoma treatment have improved survival but have been accompanied by the chronic toxicities of pediatric cancer therapy....

๐Ÿ“… Jun 16, 2022 articles
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A Critical Analysis of Rectal Biopsy to Exclude Hirschsprung's Disease

Introduction:ย Most Hirschsprung's disease (HD) are diagnosed in young children with increased risk ("red flag"). Older children (>6 months)...

๐Ÿ“… Jun 06, 2022 articles
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Is percutaneous nephrolithotomy effective and safe for children with solitary kidney?

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the safety and efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in pediatric patients with solitary kidneys and kidney...

1 listens ๐Ÿ“… Jun 15, 2022 articles
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Utility of Pentraxin-3 as a biomarker for diagnosis of acute appendicitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Purpose To systematically summarize all relevant data and to define the current evidence on the utility of Pentraxin-3 (PTX3) as a...

๐Ÿ“… Jun 15, 2022 articles
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Neonatal Gastric Volvulus with Dr. Jason Frischer

Gastric volvulus is a rare pathology for the pediatric surgical patient and when it happens, you want to be ready for potential surgical...

14 listens ๐Ÿ“… Jun 14, 2022 podcasts
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Antitumor effect of polyphyllin D on liver metastases of neuroblastoma

Abstract Purpose We previously reported that polyphyllin D, a main component of the traditional Chinese medicinal herb Paris polyphylla, exhibited...

๐Ÿ“… Jun 14, 2022 articles
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Laparoscopic versus Open Reduction of Intussusception in Infants and Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the efficacy and safety between laparoscopic reduction (LR) and open reduction (OR)...

5 listens ๐Ÿ“… Jun 11, 2022 articles
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Endoscopic Injections of Botulinum Toxin Type A in the Piglet Esophagus Is Safe and Feasible but Did Not Result in any Significant Structural Changes 3 Days after Injection

Introductionรขโ‚ฌฦ’Treatment for long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) aims at achieving primary anastomosis with minimal tension. Previous studies have...

๐Ÿ“… Jun 11, 2022 articles
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Musculoskeletal deformities in children with congenital thoracic malformations: a population-based cohort study

Purpose:ย It is unclear if musculoskeletal deformities observed in patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), congenital lung lesion...

1 listens ๐Ÿ“… May 12, 2022 articles
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Outcomes of Children with Well-Differentiated Fetal Hepatoblastoma Treated with Surgery Only: Report from Children's Oncology Group Trial, AHEP0731

Hepatoblastoma (HB) is the most common pediatric liver malignancy and surgical resection remains the foundation of curative therapy [1,2]. Reports...

2 listens ๐Ÿ“… Jun 09, 2022 articles
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Children from Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Experience Disproportionate Injury from Interpersonal Violence

Injury is the leading cause of death and disability among children in the United States (US) [1]. A major cause of pediatric injury is violence....

๐Ÿ“… Jun 09, 2022 articles
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Fluorescence-guided lymph node sampling is feasible during up-front or delayed nephrectomy for Wilms tumor.

Background: Lymph node sampling is critical to surgical staging in Wilms tumor; failure to sample lymph nodes is associated with under-staging and...

๐Ÿ“… Jun 10, 2022 articles
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Sildenafil Attenuates Intestinal Injury in Necrotizing Enterocolitis Independently of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a devasting intra-abdominal disease that occurs primarily in preterm neonates. Clinically, NEC presents as...

1 listens ๐Ÿ“… Jun 09, 2022 articles
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History Of Non Operative Management for Splenic Injury with Dr. Wesson

Non operative management for traumatic injuries of the spleen is nothing earth shattering today but that's thanks in part to the work of Dr. David...

18 listens ๐Ÿ“… Jun 08, 2022 podcasts
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An Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Protocol in Children Who Undergo Nephrectomy for Wilms Tumor Safely Shortens Hospital Stay

Wilms tumor is the most common malignant solid tumor that arises from the kidneys in children with approximately 500-600 new cases diagnosed...

๐Ÿ“… Jun 09, 2022 articles
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Invited commentary on Moon, et al: An Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol in Children Who Undergo Nephrectomy for Wilms Tumor Safely Shortens Hospital Stay

Since 1999, adult Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols have been improving outcomes for surgery patients. [1] By 2008, several early...

๐Ÿ“… Jun 09, 2022 articles
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on congenital diaphragmatic hernia patients: a single-center retrospective study

Abstract Purpose To investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the treatment of children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Methods We...

๐Ÿ“… Jun 07, 2022 articles
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Should the processus vaginalis sac be opened or closed in pediatric herniotomy? A two-center cohort study

Abstract Background Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common operations in children. To improve outcome, several techniques are used....

๐Ÿ“… Jun 06, 2022 articles
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A Novel Standard for Systematic Reporting of Neuroblastoma Surgery: The International Neuroblastoma Surgical Report Form (INSRF): A Joint Initiative by the Pediatric Oncological Cooperative Groups SIOPENโˆ—, COGโˆ—โˆ—, and GPOHโˆ—โˆ—โˆ—

Objective:ย To create the first structured surgical report form for NBL with international consensus, to permit standardized documentation of all...

4 listens ๐Ÿ“… Oct 01, 2020 articles
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Mid-term outcome of postoperative biliary atresia patients according to level of transection of the biliary remnant and depth of suturing

Purpose:ย Open portoenterostomy (PE) for biliary atresia (BA) is currently more extended (EP) than the original (OP). Typical OP techniques,...

2 listens ๐Ÿ“… May 12, 2022 articles
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Hirschsprung-Associated Enterocolitis: Transformative Research from Bench to Bedside

Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) is a congenital disease that is characterized by the absence of intrinsic ganglion cells in the submucosal and...

2 listens ๐Ÿ“… Jun 02, 2022 articles
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A new simplified technique in thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Abstract Background This study aims to describe a new method of repairing the diaphragm with a venipuncture indwelling needle under thoracoscopy...

8 listens ๐Ÿ“… Apr 30, 2022 articles
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Transcriptome analysis reveals the spinal expression profiles of non-coding RNAs involved in anorectal malformations in rat fetuses

Background: Despite improvements in anorectal malformation (ARM) therapy, patients might still experience post-operative problems such as fecal...

๐Ÿ“… Jun 09, 2022 articles
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Patients with gastric volvulus recurrence have high incidence of wandering spleen requiring laparoscopic gastropexy and splenopexy

Abstract Purpose Though gastric volvulus in neonates and infants resolves by conservative therapy and aging, some cases require surgical...

๐Ÿ“… Apr 30, 2022 articles
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The psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the pectus carinatum body image quality of life questionnaire

Abstract Purpose The present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Pectus Carinatum Body Image Quality...

๐Ÿ“… Apr 30, 2022 articles
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Colorectal Quiz Episode 32: Anorectal Malformations and Cardiac Anomalies

We've discussed ARM and PSARP plenty of times on this podcast but what if the patient also has a significant cardiac anomaly? What's the best way...

19 listens ๐Ÿ“… May 30, 2022 podcasts
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Laparo-Endoscopic Rendez-Vous in the Treatment of Cholecysto-Choledocolithiasis in the Pediatric Population

Objectives:ย The incidence of choledocolithiasis is reported to be increasing in children. As for the adult population, several different...

๐Ÿ“… May 12, 2022 articles
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The Novel Application of an Emerging Device for Salvage of Primary Repair in High-Risk Complex Esophageal Atresia

The native esophagus is the optimal conduit for esophageal atresia (EA) repair and esophageal preservation is a primary tenet of surgical...

1 listens ๐Ÿ“… Jun 09, 2022 articles
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More Evidence Against Appendectomy at the Time of a Ladd Procedure

It may be time that our specialty recognizes that the vermiform appendix is not just a rudimentary organ without function. Many studies have...

๐Ÿ“… Jun 09, 2022 articles
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The hidden (and fatty) side of the vacuum bell

When exploring the determinants of success in vacuum bell treatment, Toselli, et al, made a valuable contribution to the study of congenital chest...

๐Ÿ“… Jun 09, 2022 articles
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Patient selection for pediatric gastrostomy tubes: Are we placing tubes that are not being used?

Introduction:ย Identifying pediatric patients who may benefit from gastrostomy tube (GT) placement can be challenging. We hypothesized that many...

3 listens ๐Ÿ“… May 12, 2022 articles
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Choledochal Cysts: In Brief with Dr. Alexander Bondoc

Are you having difficulty keeping the 5 types of choledochal cyst straight? Each has unique anatomy and management principles. Join Dr. Alexander...

20 listens ๐Ÿ“… May 27, 2022 podcasts
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