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Disparities research: Not all studies are equal

To the Editor:

Update on pediatric testicular germ cell tumors

Background: Testicular germ cell tumors are uncommon tumors that are encountered by pediatric surgeons and urologists and require a knowledge of...

Platelet gel to the rescue!

We read with great interest the article “Autologous platelet gel improves outcomes in tubularised incised plate repair of hypospadias” by Elsayem,...

A potential clinical application of hydrogen-rich saline in patients with traumatic brain injury

Due to the possibility of potentially irreversible changes in personality, function, or sensation, traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a feared...

How to deal with rare pediatric surgical diseases in the small developing country with limited resources: Insights from Bosnia and Herzegovina

The European Union Regulation on Orphan Medicinal Products defines a disease/condition as rare if it affects < 1 in 2.000 in the European...

Reply to Letter to the Editor: Association of operative approach with outcomes in neonates with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula

Dear Editor,

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

Telemonitoring - Transforming Healthcare, Episode 6

We’re back with another new technology that we believe will transform healthcare. Telemonitoring… Here’s what you need to know in a nutshell!...

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...

Ukraine Presentation – App Demo and Blast presentation

Ukraine Presentation – App Demo

Ukraine/Triaj Blast Injury Protocol Presentation

Telementoring - Transforming Healthcare, Episode 5

We’re back with another new technology that we believe will transform healthcare. Telementoring… Here’s what you need to know in a nutshell! By...

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....

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...

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...

A Critical Analysis of Rectal Biopsy to Exclude Hirschsprung's Disease

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

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

3D Printing Applications in Healthcare - Transforming Healthcare, Episode 3,...

Here's another video about 3D Printing. This time we're talking about applications into healthcare. Here’s what you need to know in a nutshell!...

Telehealth and Telemedicine - Transforming Healthcare, Episode 4

We’re back with another new technology that we believe will transform healthcare. Telehealth vs Telemedicine… Here’s what you need to know in a...

3D Printing - Transforming Healthcare, Episode 3, Part 1

We’re back with another new technology that we believe will transform healthcare. 3D Printing… Here’s what you need to know in a nutshell! Host:...

Digital Twinning - Transforming Healthcare, Episode 2, Part 1

We’re back with another new technology that we believe will transform healthcare. Digital twin… Here’s what you need to know in a nutshell! A...

Digital Twinning Application in Healthcare - Transforming Healthcare, Episode...

Here's another video about digital twin technology… This time we're talking about applications of digital twin to healthcare. Here's what you need...

What is Metaverse? - Transforming Healthcare, Episode 1

We are starting a new video series: "Transforming Healthcare". Here is our first video explaining a new technology that we believe will transform...

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...