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Early nephrectomy in neonates with symptomatic autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease

AbstractIntroductionAutosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is a rare cause of renal failure with a highly variable clinical course....

Interhospital variation of inpatient versus outpatient pediatric burn treatment after emergency department evaluation

AbstractBackgroundApproaches to burn care in the pediatric population are highly variable and can be targeted as a potential measure in...

Hirschsprung disease and anorectal malformations — An uncommon association

AbstractBackgroundThe simultaneous occurrence of Hirschsprung disease (HD) and anorectal malformation (ARM) is extremely rare, with only a very...

Significant practice variability exists in the prevention of venous thromboembolism in injured children: results from a joint survey of the Pediatric Trauma Society and the Trauma Center Association of America

Abstract Background/purpose The purpose of this study was to characterize current practices to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) in children...

A randomized clinical trial in improving pulmonary function and functional capacity in pediatric open abdominal surgery

AbstractPurposePulmonary function and functional capacity gets compromised and reduced after open abdominal surgery. We assessed whether...

UK National Study of Barriers to Renal Transplantation in Children

Aims: To investigate access to paediatric renal transplantation and examine potential barriers within the process.Methods: Cross-sectional,...

Adrenocortical Tumors in Children

Publication date: Available online 17 May 2020Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Zachary J. Kastenberg, Eric R. Scaife

Preface: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, June 2020

Publication date: Available online 25 May 2020Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Benjamin E. Padilla, N. Scott Adzick

The influence of prematurity on neonatal surgical morbidity and mortality

AbstractBackgroundAs survival rates amongst premature infants have improved, prematurity remains a leading contributor to neonatal surgical...

Genetic Syndromes Associated with Endocrine Tumors in Children

Publication date: Available online 16 May 2020Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Suzanne McFarland, Sogol Mostoufi-Moab

Evolving Indications for Surgical Intervention in Patients with Differences/Disorders of Sex Development: Implications of Deferred Reconstruction

Publication date: Available online 17 May 2020Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Erica M. Weidler, Gwen Grimsby, Erin M. Garvey, Noor...

Islet Cell Transplantation in Children

Publication date: Available online 23 May 2020Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Appakalai N. Balamurugan, Deborah A. Elder, Maisam...

Treatment of megarectum in anorectal malformation with emphasis on preventive aspects: 17 years experience

Abstract Purpose Megarectum in anorectal malformation (ARM) causes severe morbidity. To compare conservative management (CM) of megarectum with...

Surgical Management of Benign Thyroid Disease in Children

Publication date: Available online 16 May 2020Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Michael J. Zobel, Benjamin E. Padilla

Papillary and Follicular Thyroid Cancer in Children and Adolescents: Current approach and Future Directions

Publication date: Available online 16 May 2020Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Andrew J. Bauer

Pediatric Parathyroid Disease

Publication date: Available online 17 May 2020Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Ramin Jamshidi, J. Craig Egan

Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma in Children

Publication date: Available online 16 May 2020Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Claire E. Graves, Jessica E. Gosnell

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Publication date: June 2020Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 29, Issue 3Author(s):

Surgical Treatment of Congenital Hyperinsulinism

Publication date: Available online 17 May 2020Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): N.Scott Adzick

Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma

Publication date: Available online 28 May 2020Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): James K. Moon, Peter Mattei

Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors

Publication date: Available online 28 May 2020Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Meera Kotagal, Daniel von Allmen

Pediatric endoscopic procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic: an Italian center experience

Utility of functional lumen imaging probe in esophageal measurements and dilations: a single pediatric center experience.

BACKGROUND:Pediatric esophageal stenosis can be challenging to manage due to post-dilation tissue response involving fibroblast activity resulting...

What is the role of the cholecystokinin stimulated HIDA scan in evaluating abdominal pain in children?

AbstractPurposeCholecystokinin stimulated HIDA (CCK-HIDA) has been used to identify patients with biliary dyskinesia and select patients likely to...

Reducing resource utilization for patients with uncomplicated appendicitis through use of same-day discharge and elimination of postoperative antibiotics

AbstractBackgroundThere is controversy over certain aspects of post-appendectomy care for children with uncomplicated appendicitis. Some...

Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients after Repair of Esophageal Atresia: A Review of Current Literature

Patients born with esophageal atresia (EA) require advanced reconstructive surgery and risk long-term digestive and respiratory morbidity. We...

MediByte - Intraoperative temperatures impact on postoperative infections

Dr. Patrick Chung reviews the key points of Walker and colleagues study "Effects of Intraoperative Temperatures on Postoperative Infections in...

Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Associated Mortality in Neonates With Congenital Heart Disease: A Multi-Institutional Study.

OBJECTIVE:There are scarce data about the prevalence and mortality of necrotizing enterocolitis in neonates with congenital heart disease. The...

Outcomes in the giant omphalocele population: A single center comprehensive experience

AbstractBackground/PurposeMorbidity and mortality in the giant omphalocele population is complicated by large abdominal wall defects, physiologic...

Endoscopic removal of tracheobronchial foreign bodies: results on a series of 51 pediatric patients

Abstract Purpose Rigid bronchoscopy (RB) is still considered the gold standard approach for the removal of airway foreign bodies (FBs) in...

The Extent of the Transition Zone in Hirschsprungs Disease

Dr. Bardisan Gawrieh reviews the key findings of the article "The Extent of the Transition Zone in Hirschsprung's Disease" from the Journal of...

The role of imaging in the initial investigation of paediatric renal tumours.

Imaging has a key role in the assessment of paediatric renal tumours, especially when the initial treatment approach is to proceed to standard...

Surgical tray reduction for cost saving in pediatric surgical cases: A qualitative systematic review

AbstractBackgroundStandardization of surgical instrument trays and doctor preference cards (DPC) are known to reduce the cost of adult surgical...

Validation of a Prediction Rule for Mortality in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.

BACKGROUND:Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare congenital anomaly with a mortality of ∼27%. The Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Study...

Making the diagnosis of midgut volvulus: Limited abdominal ultrasound has changed our clinical practice

AbstractPurposeTo assess the diagnostic accuracy of limited abdominal ultrasound (US) examination for midgut volvulus (MGV) and to evaluate how...

Bladder bowel dysfunction in children with Down’s syndrome

Abstract Introduction Bladder Bowel Dysfunction (BBD) has been described in patients with Down’s Syndrome (DS). Our aim was to report the...