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The presence of a neurodiverse disorder is associated with increased use of antegrade enema therapy in children with severe constipation: A study from the Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC)

AbstractINTRODUCTIONChildren with severe constipation and a neurodiverse disorder (Autism and/or developmental delay) represent a challenging...

πŸ“… Apr 25, 2022 articles
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Response to: Laparoscopic versus open appendicectomy for complicated appendicitis in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis

We read the article by Neogi et al [1] with great interest about β€œLaparoscopic versus open appendicectomy for complicated appendicitis in...

3 listens πŸ“… Apr 24, 2022 articles
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Women Surgeons in Brazil: A Time Trend Analysis by Specialties in the Last Decade

DOI: 10.1007/s00268-022-06488-y

2 listens πŸ“… Apr 09, 2022 articles
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Response to:Β CT scans for pediatric injury in a middle-income country trauma center: Are we repeating past mistakes

We have read the article published by Michael D. Traynor Jr, et al, entitled β€œCT scans for pediatric injury in a middle-income country trauma...

πŸ“… Apr 24, 2022 articles
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Background of PCPLC

The Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC) was established in 2016 as an international consortium of surgeons, scientists,...

πŸ“… Apr 23, 2022 articles
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Antegrade Continence Enemas in Children with Functional Constipation and Dyssynergic Defecation: Go or No Go?

AbstractObjectiveTo assess outcomes of children with functional constipation after antegrade continence enemas (ACEs) and determine if...

1 listens πŸ“… Apr 23, 2022 articles
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Health-related quality of life in children with Hirschsprung disease and children with functional constipation: Parent-child variability

AbstractBackground: Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is an important outcome among children with Hirschsprung Disease (HD), but there are...

πŸ“… Apr 23, 2022 articles
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Excellence and Duty: Dr. James F. Densler, the First Black Pediatric Surgeon in the United States

During Dr. James F. Densler's storied surgical career, he overcame racial barriers, pioneered pediatric surgical operations, and forged paths into...

2 listens πŸ“… Apr 22, 2022 articles
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Primary and secondary vaginal reconstruction with autologous buccal mucosa and intravaginal wound vacuum therapy

AbstractBackground: Vaginal reconstruction with autologous buccal mucosa graft offers a promising alternative to the use of skin grafts and...

2 listens πŸ“… Apr 22, 2022 articles
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Pilot Study of an Adult Bowel Management Program for Fecal Incontinence

AbstractObjectiveBowel management programs are efficacious in pediatric patients with fecal incontinence or intractable constipation unresponsive...

πŸ“… Apr 22, 2022 articles
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The EPIC procedure (Endoscopic-assisted Pilonidal Irrigation and Cleaning): a simple and effective treatment for pilonidal disease

DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08422-0

πŸ“… Apr 21, 2022 articles
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Difficult Gall Bladder in Adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis and Symptomatic Cholelithiasis: What is the Best Treatment Choice?

Gallbladder disease (GBD) has become increasingly common in children. Established risk factors for GBD in childhood include hemolytic disease;...

πŸ“… Apr 22, 2022 articles
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Determinants of success associated with vacuum bell treatment of pectus excavatum

AbstractBackground/PurposeWe explored determinants of success in a large cohort of patients with pectus excavatum submitted to vacuum bell...

πŸ“… Apr 22, 2022 articles
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Reply to Letter to Editor Regarding: Do We Really Need Gastrostomy in Every Anatomical Anomaly? A Comment on Patient Selection for Pediatric Gastrostomy Tubes: Are We Placing Tubes That Are Not Being Used?

We would like to thank Drs. Boybeyi and Soyer for their interest in our study on pediatric gastrostomy tubes [1]. Herein we provide a response to...

πŸ“… Apr 22, 2022 articles
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Environmental exposure in the etiology of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Purpose To investigate the occupational and environmental factors in the etiology of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS)....

3 listens πŸ“… Apr 21, 2022 articles
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Controlled long term outcome of pyloromyotomy for pyloric stenosis: No long-term adverse effect

AbstractPurposePyloromyotomy for pyloric stenosis is one of the more common surgical procedures performed on infants. The long-term effects of the...

1 listens πŸ“… Apr 21, 2022 articles
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Umbilical Pathologies Bonus Episode

This is a "snack size" bonus episode of 'Peds Umbilical Pathologies in Brief: Presentation, Workup, Diagnosis, Perioperative Considerations'...

4 listens πŸ“… Apr 19, 2022 podcasts
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2021 Update on Pediatric Overuse

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-053384

πŸ“… Apr 18, 2022 articles
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Treatment optimization for recurrent hepatoblastoma: retrospective study from a hepatoblastoma cohort in Southern China

Abstract Purpose The present study aimed to explore the clinical characteristics and optimal treatments of RHB patients. Methods We...

πŸ“… Apr 18, 2022 articles
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Neonatal gastric perforation and non-invasive mechanical ventilation

Neonatal gastric perforation (NGP) is a rare and life-threatening complication. It represents approximately 7% of all neonatal gastrointestinal...

1 listens πŸ“… Apr 18, 2022 articles
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Bowel obstruction following pediatric abdominal cancer surgery

Abstract Introduction Pediatric bowel obstruction after intra-abdominal cancer surgery is relatively frequent. Few publications have specifically...

2 listens πŸ“… Apr 16, 2022 articles
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Long-term outcomes following failure of Nissen fundoplication

DOI: 10.1007/s00383-022-05098-y

πŸ“… Apr 15, 2022 articles
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OHVIRA (Obstructed Hemivagina and Ipsilateral Renal Anomaly or Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome): Is it time for age-specific management?

ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: OHVIRA (Obstructed Hemivagina and Ipsilateral Renal Anomaly or Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome) is a rare MΓΌllerian...

3 listens πŸ“… Apr 15, 2022 articles
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Bladder height width ratio on voiding cystourethrogram as a predictor of future valve bladder in children with posterior urethral valve

Abstract Background/aims Prompt and early treatment of valve bladder is known to improve renal outcome in patients with PUV. We hypothesized that...

πŸ“… Apr 14, 2022 articles
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Case Based Journal Review - CPAM in 2022

Dr. JosΓ© Campos is back, this time helping us review some of the latest literature on the diagnosis and management of CPAM in children. In this...

4 listens πŸ“… Apr 12, 2022 podcasts
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Association of Emergency Department Pediatric Readiness With Mortality to 1 Year Among Injured Children Treated at Trauma Centers

DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2021.7419

1 listens πŸ“… Apr 12, 2022 articles
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Surgical insights and management in patients with the 22q11.2 deletion syndrome

Abstract Purpose 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11.2DS) can present with a variety challenges to patients and their caregivers, many of which...

πŸ“… Apr 12, 2022 articles
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Colorectal Quiz Episode 31: MΓΌllerian Anomalies in patients with ARM

In this episode we will discuss the rate, diagnosis and treatment of Mullerian anomalies in patients with anorectal malformation. Dr. Levitt and...

3 listens πŸ“… Apr 11, 2022 podcasts
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Racial/Ethnic Differences in Receipt of Surgery Among Children in the United States

AbstractBackgroundIt is unknown whether racial/ethnic disparities exist in surgical utilization for children. The aim, therefore, was to evaluate...

πŸ“… Apr 11, 2022 articles
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The COVID-19 Pandemic and Associated Rise in Pediatric Firearm Injuries: A Multi-institutional Study

AbstractBackgroundFirearm sales in the United States (U.S.) markedly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our objective was to determine if...

πŸ“… Apr 11, 2022 articles
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Justin H. Kelly and his procedure for bladder exstrophy and epispadias

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.09.005

πŸ“… Apr 09, 2022 articles
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Protocolized management of pediatric complicated appendicitis leads to improved outcomes

Abstract Purpose We aimed to evaluate a complicated appendicitis clinical practice guideline at our institution. Methods Records were compared...

2 listens πŸ“… Apr 09, 2022 articles
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Factors influencing the development of Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney (MCDK) following urinary tract obstruction in the fetal lamb

Abstract Background Creating obstructive uropathy (OU) during glomerulogenesis in the fetal lamb results in multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK)...

πŸ“… Apr 08, 2022 articles
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Transition and reversal: long-term experience of the MACE procedure in children

Abstract Purpose Analysis of outcomes and follow-up of children who underwent the Malone antegrade continence enema (MACE) procedure in a UK...

πŸ“… Apr 08, 2022 articles
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Avoidance of routine endotracheal intubation and general anesthesia for primary closure of gastroschisis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Purpose Over the last few decades, several articles have examined the feasibility of attempting primary reduction and closure of...

πŸ“… Apr 09, 2022 articles
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Weight gain and resource utilization in infants after fundoplication versus gastrojejunostomy

DOI: 10.1007/s00383-021-05031-9

1 listens πŸ“… Mar 22, 2022 articles