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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...

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

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.09.058

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...

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...

StayCurrent Forums - Obesity in Children

Jeffrey Ponsky, Professor Emeritus of Surgery and Stephanie Walsh, Associate Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, talk about obesity in children...

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...

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...

Letter to the Editor concerning “Postoperative outcomes in distal hypospadias: a meta-analysis of Mathieu and tubularised incised plate repair methods for the development of urethrocutaneous fistula and urethral stricture”

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

Retained intravascular catheter fragment at removal of implantable vascular access device: Incidence, risk factors, and outcomes

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.10.043

Response to: Effect of COVID-19 on Pediatric Appendectomy Presentations and Complications

We read, with significant interest, the article recently published by the colleagues Li & Saleh [1]. The study aimed to examine the effects of...

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 read the article by Jackson et al with great interest [1]. They concluded that fifteen percent of pediatric gastrostomies (GTs) was used for...

STOMA RECYCLING IN A SURGICAL NEONATAL UNIT: PREVALENCE, CHALLENGES, AND REVIEW OF NURSING ATTITUDES

ABSTRACTAimRecycling has been shown to improve growth, nutrition and facilitate early stoma closure. We aim to review current practice and nursing...

Gastrojejunal (GJ) tube feeding: developing a service and evaluating associated complications in a paediatric surgical centre

Abstract Introduction Gastrojejunal (GJ) tubes are becoming an established alternative method of delivering nutrition to children who do not...

Improvement of bladder function after bladder augmentation surgery: a report of 26 years of clinical experience

Abstract Introduction To assess the long-term effect of bladder augmentation surgery in patients with spina bifida and to identify risk factors...

Social Injustice Symposium: Urban, Rural and Global Disparities in Access to Care

AbstractBackgroundBarriers in access to pediatric surgical care are common in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), but also exist in...

Relationship between volume and outcome for gastroschisis: A systematic review

AbstractBackgroundNewborns with gastroschisis need surgery to reduce intestines into the abdominal cavity and to close the abdominal wall. Due to...

Effectiveness of table salt versus copper sulphate in treating umbilical granuloma: A pilot randomized controlled trial

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.10.032

Reply to Letter to the Editor Regarding: Laparoscopic Versus Open Orchiopexy for Palpable Undescended Testes: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Dear Editor,

Elective choledochal cyst excision is associated with improved postoperative outcomes in children

Abstract Purpose The majority of pediatric patients with choledochal cysts (CDC) are symptomatic prior to undergoing CDC excision. This study...

Evaluating the Risk of Peri-Umbilical Hernia after Sutured or Sutureless Gastroschisis Closure

AbstractIntroductionWe evaluate the incidence, outcomes, and management of peri-umbilical hernias after sutured or sutureless gastroschisis...

The natural history of prenatally diagnosed congenital pulmonary airway malformations and bronchopulmonary sequestrations

AbstractBackground: The natural history of congenital pulmonary airway malformations (CPAM) and bronchopulmonary sequestrations (BPS) is not fully...

Stay Current Forums - How to Find Dedicated Pediatric Surgery Research

Rod Gerardo, CCHMC Research Fellow and Nikhil Shah, UTMB General Surgery PGY3, talk about how to find dedicated pediatric surgery research on this...