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Expectant management of pediatric lymphatic malformations: A 30-year chart review

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.12.053

Comparing safety and adequacy between surgical biopsy versus core needle biopsy in diagnosing neuroblastoma

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.12.032

Operative Volume of Newborn Surgery in German University Hospitals: High Volume Versus Low Volume Centers

DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1740479

Outcomes for Ladd's procedure: Does approach matter?

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.09.016

Single-stage procedures for anorectal malformations: A systematic review and meta-analysis

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.12.024

Differentiating congenital ovarian cysts from other abdominal cystic lesions in female infants: A study by the Canadian Consortium for Research in Pediatric Surgery (CanCORPS)

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.12.043

"When to Nuss? patient age as a risk factor for complications of minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum: a systematic review and meta-analysis"

DOI: 10.1007/s00383-021-05049-z

2021 update on the urinary tract dilation (UTD) classification system: clarifications, review of the literature, and practical suggestions

DOI: 10.1007/s00247-021-05263-w

Primary vs. salvage liver transplantation for biliary atresia: A retrospective cohort study

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.12.027

Asa G Yancey:The First to Describe a Modification of the Swenson Technique for Hirschsprung Disease

AbstractHirschsprung disease is a common disease treated by surgeons using different approaches. One approach is eponymously ascribed to Franco...

Limb Salvage Surgery has a Higher Complication Rate than Amputation but is Still Beneficial for Patients Younger than 10 Years Old with Osteosarcoma of an Extremity

ABSTRACTBackground/Purpose: Limb preserving surgery for the treatment of patients with osteosarcoma younger than 10 years old is challenging and...

Hidden cardiovascular morbidity in children and young adults born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: A population-based study

AbstractIntroductionCongenital diaphragmatic (CDH) hernia is a rare congenital malformation with considerable mortality and morbidity in the...

Next day discharge after the Nuss procedure using intercostal nerve cryoablation, intercostal nerve blocks, and a perioperative ERAS pain protocol

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.10.034

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Review: February 2022 BAPS Issue

We're back with the February issue of JPS article highlights. This time we're talking to editor Dr. Mark Davenport and authors David Cunningham,...

Response to: Meconium-stained amniotic fluid as a predictor of poor outcomes

We read the article by Koehler, at al, titled Meconium-stained amniotic fluid as a predictor of poor outcomes[1] published in the Journal of...

Anti-TNF treatment of complex perianal fistulas in children without luminal Crohn's disease: Is it an option?

AbstractObjectivesComplex perianal fistulas (CPFs) in children even in the absence of luminal symptoms prompt evaluation for Crohn's disease (CD)....

Shortened Course of Amoxicillin/Clavulanate is Preferred Antibiotic Treatment After Surgery for Perforated Appendicitis in Children

AbstractBackground/PurposeDespite evidence supporting short course outpatient antibiotic treatment following appendectomy for perforated...

Lymphadenopathy in children: A streamlined approach for the surgeon - A report from the APSA Cancer Committee

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.09.058

Testicular volume loss in the long-term follow-up after surgical detorsion of the testis

Abstract Aim The aim of this study is to evaluate sonographic testicular volume of patients who underwent surgical detorsion due to testicular...

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on management and outcomes of children with appendicitis: The Children with AppendicitiS during the CoronAvirus panDEmic (CASCADE) study

AbstractAimTo report the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on management and outcomes of paediatric appendicitis in the UK and...

Intermittent boluses of balanced salt solution for post-operative intravenous hydration following elective major abdominal and thoracic surgery in children

Abstract Purpose Maintenance fluids following major operations in children are typically administered with a continuous rate. We hypothesized that...

One- versus two-stage single-incision laparoscopic cyst excision and hepaticojejunostomy in patients with completely perforated choledochal cysts and good medical conditions

Abstract Background The aim of the current study was to evaluate the efficacy of one- and two-stage single-incision laparoscopic...

Impact of native nephrectomy on hypertension outcomes in pediatric kidney transplant recipients: a 10-year institutional experience

Abstract Objective To assess the role native nephrectomy (NN) in hypertension-related outcomes for pediatric patients undergoing renal...

Patient-level costing analysis of paediatric short bowel syndrome care in a specialist tertiary centre

Abstract Purpose To undertake a pilot study estimating patient-level costs of care for paediatric short bowel syndrome (SBS) from the healthcare...

Corrigendum to “Assessing screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) compliance and disparities for pediatric inpatients at a tertiary care facility.” Journal of Pediatric Surgery. Volume 57, Issue 1, January 2022, Pages 111-116.

The authors regret that the initial article did not include the following acknowledgement. This study was partially supported by R01AA025914 from...

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

ABSTRACTBackground/Aims: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy with push technique (PEG-T) is increasingly used in pediatric patients. In a...

Surgery, a multi-dimensional entry point for World Birth Defects Day-March 3

Surgery versus conservative management in congenital lobar emphysema: follow up and indicators for surgery

Abstract Introduction Congenital lobar emphysema (CLE), a rare developmental lung malformation, involves the hyperaeration of one or more lung...

Single-stage salvage urethroplasty for failed distal hypospadias: comparison of Mathieu and grafted tubularised incised plate repairs

Abstract Aim Distal hypospadias repair is a common operation but some children require a complete salvage operation due to major complications of...

Safety and benefit of ad libitum feeding following laparoscopic pyloromyotomy: retrospective comparative trial

Abstract Purpose In this study, we evaluated the impacts of ad libitum feedings on outcomes following laparoscopic pyloromyotomy in patients with...

Long Term Outcomes in CDH: Cardiopulmonary Outcomes and Health Related Quality of Life

AbstractBackgroundWith improvements in clinical management and an increase in CDH survivorship there is a crucial need for better understanding of...

Gastrostomies in children requiring long-term ventilation

Abstract Purpose Children requiring long-term ventilation (LTV) via tracheostomy often require enteral tube feeding. We sought to investigate what...

The prevalence and clinical presentation of Hirschsprung’s disease in preterm infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Purpose Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) is a rare occurrence in premature infants, and the exact prevalence varying across studies. Thus, we...

Sacrococcygeal teratomas: midline reconstruction improves cosmesis without compromising outcomes

Abstract Aim Several studies have addressed the long-term functional, psychosexual and psychosocial outcomes following sacrococcygeal teratoma...

Re: Safety and short-term efficacy of mirabegron in children with valve bladder: a pilot study

Abstract Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common lower urinary tract dysfunction syndrome. A stepwise approach is a prudent choice. Urotherapy is...

Direct health care cost of treatment and medication of biliary atresia patients using the National Database of Health Insurance Claims and Specific Health Checkups

Abstract Background Treatment of biliary atresia (BA), which typically requires an initial surgical intervention called the Kasai procedure (KP)...