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Comparison of the Pediatric Resuscitation and Trauma Outcome (PRESTO) Model and Pediatric Trauma Scoring Systems in a Middle-Income Country

Background: The pediatric resuscitation and trauma outcome (PRESTO) model was developed to aid comparisons of risk-adjusted mortality after injury...

Redo posterior sagittal anorectoplasty for lateral mislocation in patients with anorectal malformations

AbstractBackgroundChildren undergoing repair of an anorectal malformation (ARM) may have persistent soiling and/or constipation postoperatively....

Barriers to the implementation of new guidelines among pediatric surgeons: online survey

Abstract Purpose To identify barriers that prevent pediatric surgeons from implementing updated practice guidelines. Methods An online survey...

Liver biopsy for hepatoblastoma: a single institution’s experience

Abstract Background/purpose Hepatoblastoma diagnoses require liver biopsies. We aimed to investigate factors affecting the success of liver biopsy...

Pre-operative screening for biliary atresia in cholestatic infants: A case for percutaneous liver biopsy

We read the article by Okazaki, et al. [1] with interest and would like to take issue with some of their conclusions. This article was a review of...

Memorial statement for Joseph J. Tepas III

Joseph J. Tepas III, MD, FACS, FAAP, died on December 20, 2019, after a long battle with squamous cell carcinoma, a tumor that was possibly...

An analysis of pediatric social vulnerability in the Pennsylvania trauma system

AbstractBackgroundThe social vulnerability index (SVI) is used to assess resilience to external influences that may affect human health. Social...

Natural history of gastroesophageal reflux in infancy: new data from a prospective cohort

Background: Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is common in infants. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is defined as GER leading to troublesome...

Minimal dissection of posterior wall of rectum reduces rectal prolapse in laparoscopic assisted anorectal pull-through

AbstractPurposeTo determine if minimal dissection of the posterior wall of rectum can reduce rectal prolapse after laparoscopic assisted anorectal...

To wrap or not to wrap: A retrospective review of circumcision dressing and post-procedural bleeding

AbstractIntroductionBleeding is an infrequent, but important, complication after circumcision. Our aim was to examine postoperative bleeding...

Cholecystitis

Dr. Jeff Ponsky, General Surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic, joins Dr. Rae Hanke to review the essentials of Cholecystitis in this videocast.

Influence of age on clinical presentation, diagnosis delay and outcome in pre-school children with acute appendicitis

Background: Unusual clinical presentation of acute appendicitis in preschool children leads to misdiagnosis and complications. We aimed to analyze...

Diagnostic performance and role of the contrast enema for low intestinal obstruction in neonates

Abstract Purpose We aim to evaluate the diagnostic performance and relationship between clinical characteristics, imaging findings, and final...

Comparison of pediatric choledochal cyst excisions with open procedures, laparoscopic procedures and robot-assisted procedures: a retrospective study

Background: The main treatment of choledochal cysts is the complete resection of the cyst with Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy, which includes open...

Reaching adulthood with Hirschsprung's disease: Patient experiences and recommendations for transitional care

AbstractBackground/PurposeThe need for transitional care has gained increased focus in the treatment of patients with congenital colorectal...

Experience of diagnosis and treatment of traumatic bronchial rupture in children in a single clinical center

Abstract Purpose To examine the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic bronchial rupture in children at the Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical...

Transanal rectal mucosectomy and muscular plication: A new technique for rectal prolapse in patients with an anorectal malformation

AbstractBackgroundRectal prolapse after repair of an anorectal malformation (ARM) occurs at a frequency of 3.8% to 60.0%. Different techniques...

Laparoscopic Vascular Hitch for Polar Vessels in Pyeloureteric Junction Obstruction: Medium-Term Follow-up of a Monocentric Experience

Introduction To evaluate medium-term results of the management of patients with pyeloureteric junction obstruction (PUJO) secondary to lower pole...

Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with the Bladder Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex and Relationship to Incontinence and Sexual Factors: A Review of the Recent Literature

The bladder exstrophy-epispadia complex (BEEC) includes malformations with midline closing defects of the lower abdomen and external genitalia....

Closing the Gap in Care of Blunt Solid Organ Injury in Children

Introduction: Cross-sectional data of pediatric blunt solid organ injury (SOI) demonstrates higher rates of non-operative management and shorter...

Population-Based Analysis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Children: Identifying Optimal Surgical Treatment

Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) constitutes 0.5% of childhood malignancies and exhibits poor prognosis. Complete tumor extirpation...

Gastric tumors in children: single-center study with emphasis on treatment of repeated recurrence

Abstract Purpose Analysis of surgical management and survival of pediatric patients with gastric tumors treated at our institution. Methods A...

Adnexal torsion with paraovarian cysts in pediatric and adolescent populations: A retrospective study

AbstractBackgroundDetermination of the clinical characteristics associated with adnexal torsion involving paraovarian cysts in pediatric and...

Safety and efficacy of trigonal BTX-A injections for children with neurological detrusor overactivity secondary to spinal cord injury

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of trigonal botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) injections for children with neurological detrusor...

Enhanced recovery after surgery for the treatment of congenital duodenal obstruction

AbstractBackgroundEnhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) has been widely used in adult surgery. However, ERAS has not been reported in neonatal...

Risk assessment for intraabdominal injury following blunt trauma in children: Derivation and validation of a machine learning model

Background: Computed tomography (CT) is the gold standard for diagnosing intra-abdominal injury (IAI) but is expensive and risks radiation...

Bowel function after transanal endorectal pull-through for Hirschsprung disease – does outcome improve over time?

AbstractBackgroundThe reported functional outcome in patients operated with transanal endorectal pull-through (ERPT) for Hirschsprung disease (HD)...

Lung biopsy in children: when is it useful?

Aim: To provide a further insight into the usefulness of lung biopsy in children.Methods: Lung biopsies in children from January 2007 to December...

Does academic authorship reflect gender bias in pediatric surgery? An analysis of the Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2007–2017

AbstractBackgroundGender representation in academic publications has been considered a surrogate for gender equity in medicine, although this...

Reply to the letter to the editor concerning: “Normal anorectal musculatures and changes in anorectal malformation.”

The short-term outcome of modified laparoscopic Kasai portoenterostomy for biliary atresia

Objectives: Laparoscopic Kasai portoenterostomy (LKPE) has been shown to be a safe and feasible procedure in patients with biliary atresia (BA)....

Characterization of initial North American pediatric surgical response to the COVID-19 pandemic

AbstractIntroductionThe impact of COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric surgical care systems is unknown. We present an initial evaluation of...

Pediatric cervical spine injury in the United States: Defining the burden of injury, need for operative intervention, and disparities in imaging across trauma centers

AbstractBackgroundPediatric cervical spine injury (PCSI) in children is rare. Incidence of PCSI requiring intervention is not known, and imaging...

Insights into the pathophysiology and classification of type 4 choledochal malformation

AbstractIntroductionType 4 choledochal malformations (CMs) can be defined as extra- and intrahepatic biliary dilatation. They are of uncertain...

Educational attainment in childhood cancer survivors: a meta-analysis

Objective: To assess differences across educational outcomes in survivors of childhood cancer (CCS) compared with peers.Design: Systematic review...

Traumatic epidural hematomas in the pediatric population: clinical characteristics and diagnostic pitfalls

AbstractBackground/PurposeThe purpose of this study was to review the initial clinical presentation of EDH, identify potential clinical markers...