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Neonatal Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation Associated with Mucinous Adenocarcinoma and KRAS Mutations

AbstractAim of the studyCongenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) has an estimated prevalence in Europe of 1.06/10,000 live births with most...

Delayed primary closure of bladder exstrophy without osteotomy: 12 year experience in a safe and gentle alternative to neonatal surgery

AbstractBackgroundSuccessful primary closure of bladder exstrophy is of utmost importance for bladder capacity and urinary continence. We...

KLF5 promotes KIF1A expression through transcriptional repression of microRNA-338 in the development of pediatric neuroblastoma

AbstractBackground: Neuroblastoma (NB) comprises about 8-10% of pediatric cancers, and microRNA (miR)-338 downregulation has been implicated in...

Single institution review of Mini-ACE® low-profile appendicostomy button for antegrade continence enema administration

AbstractPurposeMalone antegrade continence enemas (MACE) provide a conduit in which the patient can achieve improved continence, be clean of...

Invited commentary on Ahmad, et al: Routine botulinum toxin injection one month after a Swenson pull-through does not change the incidence of Hirschsprung associated enterocolitis

In this month's issue of Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Dr. Hira Ahmad and colleagues report their results using routine botulinum toxin (Botox)...

Percutaneous Cryoanalgesia: A New Strategy for Pain Management in Pectus Excavatum Surgery

Introduction In recent years, pain protocols for pectus excavatum (PE) have incorporated cryoanalgesia through thoracoscopic approach. Since...

Review of Perioperative Prophylactic Antibiotic Use during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Subsequent Surgical Site Infection Development at a Single Children's Hospital

Objectives With the rise of antibiotic resistance, the use of prophylactic preoperative antibiotics (PPA) has been questioned in cases with low...

Update Course Rewind: Magnet Therapy for Esophageal Atresia

At Pediactric Surgery Update Course 2021, Dr. Bethany Slater from UChicago Comer Children's Hospital and Dr. Steven Rothenberg from Rocky Mountain...

Laparoscopic versus Open Pediatric Surgery: Three Decades of Comparative Studies

Introduction Despite its wide acceptance, the superiority of laparoscopic versus open pediatric surgery has remained controversial. There is...

Editorial

RNA-sequencing identifies novel transcriptomic signatures in intestinal failure-associated liver disease

AbstractBackground. Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) dependence leads to development of intestinal failure-associated liver disease (IFALD). The...

The Cutback Revisited — The Posterior Rectal Advancement Anoplasty for Certain Anorectal Malformations with Rectoperineal Fistula

AbstractBackgroundThe repair of rectoperineal fistulae can pose a significant challenge to the pediatric surgeon given the proximity of the...

Letter to the Editor Regarding Vacuum-Assisted Closure (VAC) Prevents Wound Dehiscence Following Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty (PSARP): An Exploratory Case-Control Study

We read with great interest the article recently published in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery entitled "Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) prevents...

A novel micromagnetic ring used for biliary-enteric anastomosis in rats

AbstractBackground: To explore the feasibility of micromagnetic ring in establishing biliary-enteric anastomosis in a rat model.Methods: A new...

The Utility of Echocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing in the Preoperative Evaluation of Pectus Excavatum

ABSTRACTPurpose: Echocardiography (ECHO) and pulmonary function testing (PFT) are routinely performed during the preoperative evaluation of pectus...

Acute appendicitis in children: Reexamining indications for conservative treatment – a large prospective analysis

AbstractIntroduction: Conservative antibiotic treatment (CAT) for uncomplicated acute appendicitis (AUA) in children has been proven safe and...

Pilot Implementation of Opioid Stewardship Measures Using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program-Pediatric Platform

AbstractIntroductionData surrounding optimal pediatric postoperative opioid prescribing are incomplete. The objective of this study was to...

Neurocognitive and Motor Functions in Biliary Atresia Patients: A Cross-sectional, Prospective National Cohort Study

Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate the neurocognitive and motor development of biliary atresia (BA) patients in childhood and...

Kasai Procedure in Patients Older Than 90 Days: Worth a Cut

Introduction Age at Kasai portoenterostomy (KPE) has been identified as a predictive factor for native-liver survival in patients with biliary...

Evaluation of a Symptom-Based Algorithm for Managing Battery Ingestions in Children

Objectives While complications from battery ingestion can be severe, especially with the emergence of stronger battery elements, not all...

Is postoperative transanastomotic feeding beneficial in neonates with congenital duodenal obstruction?

Abstract Purpose We aimed to evaluate possible positive and negative effects of postoperative use of transanastomotic feeding tube (TAFT) in...

Obituary on em. o. Univ. Prof. Dr. Hugo Sauer (1928–2021)

Role of Genetic Counseling for Patients with Hypospadias and Their Families

Congenital malformations often have a genetic background associated with a recurrence risk and may be part of a syndrome. Therefore, for children...

Genetic Counseling and Diagnostics in Anorectal Malformation

Anorectal malformation (ARM) is a relatively frequently occurring congenital anomaly of hindgut development with a prevalence of 1 in 3,000 live...

Genetic Counseling for Bladder Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex

Bladder exstrophy-epispadias complex (BEEC) represents the severe end of the uro-rectal malformation spectrum and has profound impact on...

Genetic Diagnostic Strategies and Counseling for Families Affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a relatively common and severe birth defect with variable clinical outcome and associated malformations...

Genetic Counseling for Birth Defects

Intestinal Rehabilitation, Episode 1: What is intestinal rehabilitation?

We’re starting a new series about intestinal rehabilitation and all of its intricacies. We’re joined by Drs. Michael Helmrath and Paul Wales,...

Stapled versus hand-sewn intestinal anastomosis in pediatric patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: The safety and feasibility of stapled intestinal anastomosis have been widely reported in adults. However, the efficacy of stapled...

The Colorectal Quiz Episode 23: Hirschsprung Disease - The Soiling Patient Part 2 -The Dentate Line and Motility

In this episode we dive deeper into discussion regarding a patient with Hirschsprung disease who has issues with fecal incontinence. We...

The Colorectal Quiz Episode 23: Hirschsprung Disease - The Soiling Patient...

In this episode we dive deeper into discussion regarding a patient with Hirschsprung disease who has issues with fecal incontinence. We...

Hospital-based intervention is rarely needed for children with low-grade blunt abdominal solid organ injury: An analysis of the Trauma Quality Improvement Program registry

Background: Children with low-grade blunt solid organ injury (SOI) have historically been admitted to an inpatient setting for monitoring, but the...

If your only tool is a hammer, every problem is a nail

In their study “UK paediatric surgical academic output (2005–2020): A cause for concern?” (DOI:doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.07.023), Professor...

Reply to Letter to the Editor Regarding UK Paediatric Surgical Academic Output (2005-2020): A Cause for Concern?

We thank Mr Jaffray for his interest in our study. Our aim was to highlight the publication activity of UK surgeons over the recent past in terms...

Five Hundred Patients With Gut Malrotation: Thirty Years of Experience With the Introduction of a New Surgical Procedure

Objectives: Define clinical spectrum and long-term outcomes of gut malrotation. With new insights, an innovative procedure was introduced and...

Complications Associated with Totally Implantable Access Ports in Children Less Than 1 Year of Age

ABSTRACTBackground: Long term central venous access is necessary for the treatment of several conditions affecting young children. Totally...