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Laparoscopic-assisted Repair of Morgagni Hernia

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

Laparoscopic-assisted Repair of Morgagni Hernia

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

Seeing Is Believing: Ultrasound in Pediatric Procedural Performance.

Point-of-care ultrasound is currently widely used across the landscape of pediatric care. Ultrasound machines are now smaller, are easier to use,...

New scoring system to predict foreign body aspiration in children

AbstractPurposeTo propose a new scoring system to predict foreign body aspiration (FBA) in children.MethodsChildren who underwent bronchoscopy for...

Intracranial pressure monitoring associated with increased mortality in pediatric brain injuries

Abstract Background Utilization of ICP monitors for pediatric patients is low and varies between centers. We hypothesized that in more severely...

Follow-up outcomes of pediatric patients who underwent surgical resection for lipoblastomas or lipoblastomatosis: a single-institution experience with a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Purpose The objective of this study was to examine the long-term outcomes of pediatric patients who underwent surgical resection for...

Patient-oriented online resources in pediatric surgery: Are we failing the readability test?

AbstractBackgroundThe study aim was to evaluate the readability of patient-oriented resources in pediatric surgery from children's hospitals in...

Musculoskeletal Pain, Physical Function, and Quality of Life After Bariatric Surgery.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the longitudinal effects of metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) on the prevalence of musculoskeletal and lower extremity...

Ingestion of multiple magnets in children

AbstractBackgroundThe ingestion of multiple magnets is harmful in children because it can cause intestinal obstruction and/or perforation. We...

Real-time ultrasound-guided supraclavicular technique as a possible alternative approach for Hickman catheter implantation

AbstractBackgroundTunneled Hickman/Broviac central venous catheter implantation is performed when patients require a central vein route for...

Is it better to reduce the intervals between pulsed dye laser treatments for port wine stains in children? Laser Doppler Imaging based study

AbstractBackgroundPulsed Dye Laser (PDL) is the treatment of choice of Port Wine Stains (PWS). Laser Doppler Imaging (LDI) has been used to...

Penile strangulation injury in children — Reconstructive procedure and outcome

AbstractBackgroundPenile strangulation injury (PSI) is rare and is usually reported in circumcised children. Damage to Corpus Spongiosum (encasing...

Thoracoscopic repair of diaphragmatic eventration in children: a comparison of two repair techniques

AbstractBackgroundThoracoscopic plication has gained popularity in the management of diaphragmatic eventration, and several suturing techniques...

Predicting the optimal depth of ultrasound-guided right internal jugular vein central venous catheters in neonates

AbstractBackgroundPoor positioning of a central venous catheter (CVC) can cause severe complications. The objective is to create a formula that...

Quality of Life in Children with Pseudoincontinence After Implementing a Bowel Management Program in Egypt

AbstractAim of the studyThe aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of implementing a Bowel Management Program (BMP) on the quality of life...

Interventions for Occluded Central Venous Catheters: A Meta-analysis.

CONTEXT: Thrombotic occlusion is 1 of the most frequent complications in catheters implanted in children. OBJECTIVE: To identify the interventions...

John Raffensperger: A surgeon’s lessons, learned and lost

Gastrostomy Tube Feeding in Extremely Low Birthweight Infants: Frequency, Associated Comorbidities, and Long-term Outcomes.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the frequency of gastrostomy tube (GT) placement in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants, associated comorbidities, and...

Potential role of the PD-L1 expression and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes on neuroblastoma

Abstract Purpose The programmed death 1 (PD-1)/programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) pathway has garnered much attention for its roles in clinical...

Laparoscopic surgical technique to enhance the management of anorectal malformations: 330 cases’ experience in a single center

Abstract Purpose Laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty (LAARP) is considered to benefit the patients with vesico-prostatic fistula. The aim of this...

Clinical Pathway for Suspected Appendicitis

Dr. Ponsky shares the findings from the Pediatrics' article, “Prospective Evaluation of a Clinical Pathway for Suspected Appendicitis.” Link to...

Longitudinal Analysis of Ventilation Perfusion Mismatch in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Survivors.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the natural history of pulmonary function for survivors of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). STUDY DESIGN: This was a...

Longitudinal Analysis of Pulmonary Function in Survivors of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze longitudinal trends of pulmonary function testing in patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) followed in our...

Outcomes of Primary versus Multiple-Staged Repair in Hirschsprung's Disease in England

Introduction The study aimed to compare 1-year outcomes for primary versus multiple-staged (three operations with colostomy) repairs in...

Classical but Not Rap Music Significantly Improves Transferability and Long-Term Acquisition of Laparoscopic Suturing Skills: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Introduction Acoustic distractions have been shown to increase the level of stress and workload in the operating room (OR). Noise significantly...

Appendiceal carcinoid tumors: a plea for critical reporting

Association between Age and Umbilical Hernia Repair Outcomes in Children: A Multistate Population-Based Cohort Study.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether patient age or other sociodemographic and clinical characteristics are associated with recurrence or unplanned...

Outcome of peroral endoscopic myotomy in children with achalasia.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Achalasia cardia is rare in children and optimum endoscopic management options are not well known. Peroral endoscopic myotomy...

Topics in 10: Burn

Dr. Pramod Puligandla, Pediatric Surgeon and Intensivist at Montreal Children’s Hospital, joins the Stay Current in Pediatric Surgery team to...

Pediatric trauma venous thromboembolism prediction algorithm outperforms current anticoagulation prophylaxis guidelines: a pilot study

Abstract Purpose Venous thromboembolism (VTE) in injured children is rare, but sequelae can be morbid and life-threatening. Recent trauma society...

Management of Spontaneous Pneumothorax in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Introduction Management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) is mainly based on adults. Data are controversial with regards to its management...

Risks of Hypoparathyroidism After Total Thyroidectomy in Children: A 21-Year Experience in a High-Volume Cancer Center.

BACKGROUND:Hypoparathyroidism occurs relatively frequently after thyroid surgery in children. However, few studies have reported risk factors. We...

Laparoscopic pyloromyotomy can be performed safely by senior pediatric surgery trainees without supervision at high volume centers

AbstractAim of the StudyPediatric surgery trainees at our institution perform 15 to 20 supervised laparoscopic pyloromyotomies during their junior...

The role of surgical shunts in the treatment of pediatric portal hypertension.

BACKGROUND: Portal diversion by surgical shunt plays a major role in the treatment of medically refractory portal hypertension. We evaluate our...

Tracheal cartilage growth promotion by intra-tracheal administration of basic FGF

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to investigate whether intra-tracheal administration of basic fibroblast growth factor (b-FGF) promotes the...

Indications, Surgical Complications, and Long-Term Outcomes in Pediatric Esophageal Reconstructions with Pedicled Jejunal Interposition Graft

Introduction Several surgical techniques are available for pediatric esophageal reconstruction. We started to use pedicled jejunum interposition...