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Neonatal cardiopulmonary transition in an ovine model of congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

Neonatal cardiopulmonary transition in an ovine model of congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

OBJECTIVE: Infants with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) are at high risk of developing pulmonary hypertension after birth, but little is...

📅 Jan 28, 2020 articles
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Early surgical complications after congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair by thoracotomy vs. laparotomy: A bicentric comparison

AbstractPurposeThe surgical strategy for congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) repair remains debated and mainly depends on the training and...

📅 Jan 28, 2020 articles
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Primary spontaneous pneumothorax in children: factors predicting recurrence and contralateral occurrence

Abstract Background The risk factors for recurrence in primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) in children are not well known. We aimed to identify...

1 listens 📅 Jan 28, 2020 articles
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Treatment patterns and outcomes for pancreatic tumors in children: an analysis of the National Cancer Database

Abstract Purpose Pancreatic tumors are rare in children and limited data are available regarding incidence, treatment, and outcomes. We aim to...

3 listens 📅 Jan 27, 2020 articles
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One-year outcomes of infants born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a national population cohort study.

One-year outcomes of infants born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a national population cohort study.

OBJECTIVE: To report outcomes to 1 year, in infants born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), explore factors associated with infant...

📅 Jan 26, 2020 articles
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Nationwide study of appendicitis in children.

Nationwide study of appendicitis in children.

BACKGROUND: Paediatric surgical care is increasingly being centralized away from low-volume centres, and prehospital delay is considered a risk...

📅 Jan 25, 2020 articles
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Laparoscopic ligation of splenic vessels for the treatment of hereditary spherocytosis in children

Abstract Background Total splenectomy is the most effective surgical treatment for hereditary spherocytosis (HS). Nevertheless, post-splenectomy...

1 listens 📅 Jan 25, 2020 articles
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Multicystic dysplastic kidney – treat each case on its merits

AbstractObjectivesTo assess outcomes of unilateral multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK) managed at an Australasian centre over a 15 year period....

1 listens 📅 Jan 25, 2020 articles
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Intravenous versus intravenous/oral antibiotics for perforated appendicitis in pediatric patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Intravenous versus intravenous/oral antibiotics for perforated appendicitis in pediatric patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: The use of oral (PO) antibiotics following a course of certain intravenous (IV) antibiotics is proposed in order to avoid the...

1 listens 📅 Jan 23, 2020 articles
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Declining frequency of thoracoscopic decortication for empyema — redefining failure after fibrinolysis

AbstractBackgroundPrimary fibrinolysis for pediatric empyema has become standard of care at our institution. Early study of our protocol revealed...

3 listens 📅 Jan 23, 2020 articles
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Ovarian tissue health after laparoscopic unilateral oophorectomy: A porcine model for establishing optimized fertility preservation techniques in children

AbstractBackgroundThe only pre-treatment fertility preservation option for prepubertal girls, who are at risk for infertility due to their...

📅 Jan 23, 2020 articles
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Role of ultrasound in the follow-up of intra-abdominal testes post Fowler-Stephens orchiopexy

AbstractObjectiveTo review the role of various ultrasound (US) modalities in their ability to determine testicular viability in prepubertal testes...

1 listens 📅 Jan 23, 2020 articles
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Comparison of Military Health System Data Repository and American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program-Pediatric.

Comparison of Military Health System Data Repository and American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program-Pediatric.

BACKGROUND: Given the rarity of pediatric surgical disease, it is important to consider available large-scale data resources as a means to better...

📅 Jan 22, 2020 articles
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Educational level and socioeconomic status in patients born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: A population-based study

AbstractBackgroundNeurodevelopmental dysfunction is one of the most disabling outcomes for congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) survivors and may...

1 listens 📅 Jan 22, 2020 articles
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Quantifying postoperative sleep loss associated with increased pain in children undergoing a modified Nuss operation

AbstractPurposeThe presence of pain may interrupt sleep and impede normal postoperative recovery; however, no prior studies have quantified sleep...

📅 Jan 22, 2020 articles
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Thoracoscopic Repair of Left Bochdalek Hernia

Thoracoscopic Repair of Left Bochdalek Hernia

This video appears in a new pediatric surgery textbook, Clinical Pediatric Surgery: A Case-Based Interactive Approach," by Dr. Sherif Emil. The...

23 listens 📅 Jan 21, 2020 videos
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Thoracoscopic Repair of Left Bochdalek Hernia

Thoracoscopic Repair of Left Bochdalek Hernia

This video appears in a new pediatric surgery textbook, Clinical Pediatric Surgery: A Case-Based Interactive Approach," by Dr. Sherif Emil. The...

5 listens 📅 Jan 21, 2020 videos
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Polypoid disease of colon in children

Abstract Polyps in gastrointestinal tract are mostly benign and result from hamartomas or lymphoid hyperplasia of submucosa. They usually occur as...

3 listens 📅 Jan 21, 2020 articles
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A rare content of congenital inguinal hernia: a case report of splenogonadal fusion.

A rare content of congenital inguinal hernia: a case report of splenogonadal fusion.

BACKGROUND: Splenogonadal fusion (SGF) is a rare congenital malformation that occurs during embryonic development. SGF typically presents as a...

📅 Jan 20, 2020 articles
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Pediatric empyemas – Has the pendulum swung too far?

AbstractBackgroundThe management of childhood empyemas has transformed over the past decade, with current trends favoring chest tube placement and...

4 listens 📅 Jan 21, 2020 articles
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Splenic function is not maintained long-term after partial splenectomy in children with sickle cell disease

AbstractBackgroundPartial splenectomy (PS) may allow preservation of splenic function in cases where splenectomy is indicated for hematologic...

1 listens 📅 Jan 21, 2020 articles
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A Delphi Analysis to Reach Consensus on Preoperative Care in Infants with Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis

Introduction Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS) is a common gastrointestinal condition that can lead to metabolic alkalosis and, if...

📅 Jan 21, 2020 articles
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Lymphatic Leakage after Surgery for Neuroblastoma: A Rare Complication?

Introduction Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in infancy. It is responsible for around 15% of all oncological deaths...

1 listens 📅 Jan 21, 2020 articles
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Perioperative effects of caudal block on pediatric patients in laparoscopic upper urinary tract surgery: a randomized controlled trial.

Perioperative effects of caudal block on pediatric patients in laparoscopic upper urinary tract surgery: a randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: While caudal block has been widely used during pediatric lower limbs and lower abdominal surgeries, few studies to date have evaluated...

📅 Jan 19, 2020 articles
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In-vivo regeneration of bladder muscular wall with whole decellularized bladder matrix: A novel hourglass technique for duplication of bladder volume in rabbit model

AbstractObjectiveTo determine histological aspects of decellularized bladder graft to achieve a double-sized bladder by novel hourglass technique;...

📅 Jan 18, 2020 articles
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Ovarian Tumors in Children: Continued Monitoring is Necessary

Ovarian Tumors in Children: Continued Monitoring is Necessary

Dr. Ponsky discusses the need for further monitoring of children with ovarian tumors, with a quick summary of the Journal of Pediatric...

14 listens 📅 Jan 17, 2020 videos
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Seasonal variations in the occurrence of acute appendicitis and their relationship with the presence of fecaliths in children.

Seasonal variations in the occurrence of acute appendicitis and their relationship with the presence of fecaliths in children.

BACKGROUND: Acute appendicitis (AA) is the most common surgical condition in children. Although a higher incidence of AA in summer has been...

📅 Jan 19, 2020 articles
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Liver stiffness measurement predicts the difficulty of Kasai procedure in biliary atresia: a single center retrospective analysis of 199 patients.

Liver stiffness measurement predicts the difficulty of Kasai procedure in biliary atresia: a single center retrospective analysis of 199 patients.

BACKGROUND: Kasai procedure is the standard initial treatment of infants with biliary atresia. The key to perform a successful surgery is to...

📅 Jan 19, 2020 articles
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Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase IV signaling pathway is upregulated in experimental necrotizing enterocolitis

Abstract Purpose Activation of calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase IV (CaMKIV) has been shown to increase intestinal injury and inhibit...

📅 Jan 16, 2020 articles
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Establishment of an antimicrobial stewardship strategy on the surgical NICU at Cairo University specialized pediatric hospital

AbstractPurposeAntimicrobial resistance is a major concern that we are facing nowadays. This is due to antibiotic misuse and bacteria developing...

📅 Jan 16, 2020 articles
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Quality of life outcomes in children born with duodenal atresia

AbstractPurposeThe aim of this study was to determine long term quality of life (QoL) outcome for children who underwent surgery for duodenal...

📅 Jan 16, 2020 articles
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Open versus robot-assisted laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation: Hospital charges analysis and outcomes at a single institution

AbstractPurposeRobot-assisted laparoscopic extravesical ureteral reimplantation has previously been described as a viable minimally invasive...

📅 Jan 16, 2020 articles
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WITHDRAWN: Open versus Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Ureteral Reimplantation: Hospital Charges Analysis and Outcomes at a Single Institution

This article has been withdrawn at the request of the author(s) and/or editor. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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Impacts of surgical interventions on the long-term outcomes in individuals with trisomy 18

AbstractObjectiveWe aim to clarify whether surgical interventions can contribute to improve the long-term outcomes among individuals with trisomy...

📅 Jan 15, 2020 articles
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Management of pancreatic pseudocysts in pediatric oncology patients

AbstractBackgroundManagement of children with pancreatic pseudocysts has historically been adopted from the adult experience where pancreatic...

📅 Jan 15, 2020 articles
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Timing of enterostomy closure for neonatal isolated intestinal perforation

AbstractPurposeNo consensus guidelines exist for timing of enterostomy closure in neonatal isolated intestinal perforation (IIP). This study...

1 listens 📅 Jan 15, 2020 articles
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