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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

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

Update Course Rewind: ICG Use in Pediatric Surgery 2021

ICG technology has become popular in minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Ciro Esposito from the University of Naples Federico II reviewed the latest...

Risk factors associated with recent opioid-related hospitalizations in children: a nationwide analysis

Abstract Purpose Identifying at-risk children can provide a crucial opportunity for preventative measures to avoid opioid addiction. This study...

Musculoskeletal deformities in children with congenital thoracic malformations: a population-based cohort study

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

An analysis of neonatal mortality following gastro-intestinal and/or abdominal surgery in a tertiary hospital in South Africa

Abstract Purpose Thirty-day, 6-month and 12-month post-operative mortality and assessment of factors associated with 30 day post-operative...

Tenascin C is dysregulated in hypoplastic lungs of miR-200b−/− mice

Abstract Purpose We previously demonstrated that absence of miR-200b results in abnormal lung development in congenital diaphragmatic hernia due...

Correction to: Failed preoperative vacuum bell therapy does not affect outcomes following minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum

Levator ani asymmetry and deviation in high-type anorectal malformation evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging

Abstract Introduction The levator ani (LA) complex in high-type imperforate anus (H-IA), low-type imperforate anus (L-IA), and Hirschsprung’s...

In vitro investigation of the differentiation of enteric neural crest-derived cells following transplantation of aganglionic gut in a mouse model

Abstract Purpose Cell therapy is a promising approach to treat enteric neuropathies such as Hirschsprung disease (HD). Recent studies have...

Hypospadias repair can be associated with a hairy urethra. Reply to a letter to the Editor concerning the publication “Postoperative outcomes in distal hypospadias: a meta-analysis of Mathieu and tubularized incised plate repair methods for the developmen

Management of esophageal button battery ingestions: resource utilization and outcomes

Abstract Purpose Institutions are adopting the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN)...

The detail profile of cause of recurrences after laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (LPEC) in children: a systematic review

Abstract Purpose Laparoscopic repairs for children with inguinal hernia have been established with various technical modifications. Laparoscopic...

CO2 pneumoperitoneum effects on proliferation and apoptosis in two different neuroblastoma cell lines

Abstract Purpose The proto-oncogene MYCN is considered a transcription factor involved in the regulation of neuroblastoma (NB) cell biology. Since...

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

Abstract Purpose The optimal age for minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) is unclear; this study investigates the differences in...

Ileocolic intussusception in pediatric SARS-CoV-2 patients: experience at a tertiary pediatric center

Abstract Purpose COVID-19 disease can manifest with intussusception in pediatric patients, but prevalence of abnormalities on ultrasounds...

A meta-analysis comparing dorsal plication and ventral lengthening for chordee correction during primary proximal hypospadias repair

Abstract Purpose Recurrent chordee (RC) is an important complication of proximal hypospadias repair. In this meta-analysis we compared RC...

Pneumatosis intestinalis in children beyond the neonatal period: is it always benign?

Abstract Purpose The significance and management of pediatric pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) remains poorly defined. We sought to add clarity in...

National burden of pediatric abusive injuries: patterns vary by age

Abstract Purpose Child abuse is often unrecognized by healthcare practitioners. This study sought to characterize pediatric abuse injury patterns...

Feasibility and clinical effectiveness of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt creation in pediatric and adolescent patients: a meta-analysis

Abstract Objective Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a useful approach in managing complications caused by severe portal...

Incidence and prognosis of thyroid cancer in children: based on the SEER database

Abstract Objective To update the recognition of the trends in the incidence of childhood thyroid cancer (TC) and its prognosis. Methods A...

Urinary HSP70 can predict the indication of surgery in unilateral ureteropelvic junction obstruction

Abstract Background Distinguishing hydronephrosis that requires surgical intervention is a clinical challenge. The aim of this study is to...

A single institution’s experience with the management of peripheral bronchial atresia

Abstract Purpose Peripheral bronchial atresia is a pulmonary abnormality diagnosed on postnatal computed tomography after prenatal imaging reveals...

Risk factors for complications in patients with Hirschsprung disease while awaiting surgery: Beware of bowel perforation

BackgroundPatients with Hirschsprung disease (HD) mostly undergo surgery around the age of three to six months. While awaiting surgery, therapy to...

Correction to: National burden of pediatric abusive injuries: patterns vary by age

Children with large primary spontaneous pneumothoraxes may benefit from early operative intervention

Abstract Purpose The initial management of primary spontaneous pneumothoraxes (PSP) in children remains controversial, particularly regarding the...

Establishment of childhood hepatoblastoma xenografts and evaluation of the anti-tumour effects of anlotinib, oxaliplatin and sorafenib

Abstract Background Hepatoblastoma (HB) is a common primary malignant liver tumour in children, mainly treated by means of traditional...

CT findings predicting lung resection in children with complicated community-acquired pneumonia

Abstract Purpose To investigate computed tomography (CT) features which predict lung resection in children with complicated community-acquired...

Comparison of single-port, multi-port video-assisted thoracoscopic and open lobectomy for children: a single-center experience

Abstract Purpose The feasibility of single-port video-assisted thoracic surgery (SPVATS) for pediatric lobectomy has not been clearly established....

Colorectal Quiz Episode 28: Female ARM Management - Perineal Fistula

Join Dr. Kathy van Leeuwen and Dr. Christine Velazco at Phoenix Children’s as they discuss a specific case of a perineal fistula that leads to...

Disparities in utilization of outpatient surgical care among children

Background: The purpose of this study was to quantify disparities in the utilization of outpatient pediatric surgical care and to examine the...

Mission Impossible, Made Possible: Two GAP Fellows Escape from Afghanistan

AbstractIn 2019, the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS) invited two Afghan pediatric surgeons to Christchurch to its Annual Meeting...

Response to: Are routine postoperative dilations necessary after primary posterior sagittal anorectoplasty? A randomized controlled trial

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AbstractBackgroundNeurodevelopmental impairment is common in survivors of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Altered cerebral perfusion in...

Association of Operative Volume and Odds of Surgical Complication for Patients Undergoing Repair of Pectus Excavatum at Children's Hospitals

Objective: To determine whether procedure specific provider volume is associated with outcomes for patients undergoing repair of pectus excavatum...

Comment on: UK pediatric surgical academic output (2005-2020): A cause for concern?

We have read with great interest the article recently published by Davenport, et al,[1] on "Academic production in pediatric surgery in the United...

Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for Pediatric Achalasia: Institutional Experience and Outcomes

ABSTRACTBackground: The surgical treatment of achalasia by both laparoscopic and endoscopic approaches has been recognized as the definitive...