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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...

Why Women Might Choose a Career in Pediatric Surgery and Ensuring There Are No Impediments to Selecting the Best

Introduction Although pediatric surgery in Australasia has a higher proportion of women than any other surgical specialty, women remain...

Comparison of inflammatory stress response between laparoscopic and open approach for pediatric inguinal hernia repair in children.

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to compare inflammatory stress response between laparoscopic percutaneous inguinal ring suturing (PIRS) and...

Laparoscopic Gastrostomy Placement in Children Has Few Major, but Many Minor Early Complications

Introduction Laparoscopic gastrostomy (LAPG) is an increasingly popular alternative to more traditional gastrostomy techniques. This study...

Gastroschisis in Finland 1993 to 2014—Increasing Prevalence, High Rates of Abortion, and Survival: A Population-Based Study

Introduction The study aims to assess the changes in prevalence and mortality of gastroschisis, and to identify associated anomalies. Materials...

Laparoscopic versus open pediatric inguinal hernia repair: state-of-the-art comparison and future perspectives from a meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in children is increasingly performed as it allows contralateral inspection and potentially...

Reply to: Letter to the Editor concerning: “Postoperative outcomes in distal hypospadias: a meta-analysis of the Mathieu and tubularized incised plate repair methods for development of urethrocutaneous fistula and urethral stricture” by Hao Yang, Qiang Sh

Comparison of laparoscopic portoenterostomy and open portoenterostomy for the treatment of biliary atresia.

BACKGROUND: Although open portoenterostomy (OPE) is considered the standard treatment for biliary atresia (BA), laparoscopic portoenterostomy...

4-Hour postoperative PTH level predicts hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy in children

AbstractBackgroundHypocalcemia occurs frequently after a total thyroidectomy in pediatric patients. Four hour postoperative PTH monitoring...

Long term bowel function after repair of anorectal malformations in Uganda

AbstractBackgroundAnorectal malformations (ARMs) are common congenital anomalies cared for at Mulago Pediatric Surgery Unit (PSU), similar to...

Discharge narcotic prescribing and management practices at pediatric trauma centers in the United States

AbstractIntroductionTrauma is the leading cause of mortality among children in the US. Injured children often receive narcotic pain medication...

Appendectomy for Therapy-Refractory Ulcerative Colitis

Dr. Ponsky gives a summary of the Journal of Crohn's and Colitis article, “Appendectomy for Therapy-Refractory Ulcerative Colitis Results in...

Investigating Wilms' Tumours Worldwide: A Report of the OxPLORE Collaboration-A Cross-Sectional Observational Study.

BACKGROUND: Childhood cancer is neglected within global health. Oxford Pediatrics Linking Oncology Research with Electives describes early...

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

Controlled Trial of Two Incremental Milk-Feeding Rates in Preterm Infants.

BACKGROUND: Observational data have shown that slow advancement of enteral feeding volumes in preterm infants is associated with a reduced risk of...

Sensitivity of Biochemical and Imaging Findings for the Diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis in Children.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the diagnostic sensitivity of serum biomarkers and imaging in the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis in children. STUDY...

Endoscopic-guided Excision of a Midline Forehead Dermoid

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

Endoscopic-guided Excision of a Midline Forehead Dermoid

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

Congenital prepubic sinus with dorsal penile curvature: a case report and literature review.

BACKGROUND: Congenital prepubic sinus (CPS) is a rare congenital anomaly and widely thought to be a variant of urethral duplication. Histological...

Surgical treatment of awn aspiration causing bronchopleural fistula and bronchiectasis: case reports.

BACKGROUND: Aspiration of grass inflorescences is an extremely rare phenomenon with potential diagnostic difficulties. Due to its special shape,...

Prevalence of Acute Kidney Injury in Neonates with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.

BACKGROUND: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) often presents with severe cardio-respiratory impairment in the neonatal period. Affected...

Timing of tracheostomy placement among children with severe traumatic brain injury: A propensity-matched analysis.

BACKGROUND: Early tracheostomy has been associated with shorter hospital stay and fewer complications in adult trauma patients. Guidelines for...

Immediate vs Silo Closure for Gastroschisis

Dr. Ponsky reviews his takeaways from the JPS article, “Immediate Versus Silo Closure for Gastroschisis: Results of a Large Multicenter...

Long-term prescription opioid utilization, substance use disorders, and opioid overdoses after adolescent trauma.

BACKGROUND: Injured adolescents have a 56% increased risk of developing a substance use disorder (SUD) within 3 years of their injury. The...

Thoracoscopic sympathotomy for palmar hyperhidrosis: How young is too young?

AbstractBackground/PurposePrimary hyperhidrosis affects 1%–3% of the general population, with increased incidence in teenagers, having an...

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia and associated omphalocele: a study from the CDHSG registry

AbstractBackgroundCongenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) associated with Omphalocele is a rare condition, and only a few case reports are available...

An analysis of pediatric trauma center undertriage in a mature trauma system.

BACKGROUND: Improved mortality as a result of appropriate triage has been well established in adult trauma and may be generalizable to the...

Preserving pulmonary function and functional capacity in children undergoing open abdominal surgery: A one group pretest–posttest, quasiexperimental pilot trial

AbstractPurposeThe aim of this trial was to determine the effects of Preoperative physiotherapy education (POPE) and Postoperative physiotherapy...

Increased protease activated receptors in the colon of patients with Hirschsprung's disease

AbstractPurposeThe pathophysiology of Hirschsprung's associated enterocolitis (HAEC) is not understood. Abnormal intestinal motility and altered...

A new type of forceps for stabilizer removal after NUSS procedure

AbstractThis paper describes the design and application of a new type of forceps for stabilizer removal after NUSS procedure. The forceps are made...

The effect of multidisciplinary colorectal center development on short-term hospital readmissions for patients with anorectal malformations or Hirschsprung disease

AbstractIntroductionHospital readmissions have become a quality metric for both hospital systems and individual surgeons. The medical literature...

Single-lateral cervical radiograph in pediatric trauma is equivalent to multiple views.

BACKGROUND: Cervical spine injuries (CSI) are rare within the pediatric population. Due to the significant consequences of missed CSI, children...

Clinical outcomes and protocol for the management of isolated congenital diaphragmatic hernia based on our prenatal risk stratification system

AbstractBackground/PurposeThe aim of this study was to evaluate our prenatal risk stratification system for risk-adjusted management in fetuses...

Decrease Surgical Site Infections

Dr. Ponsky reviews the JPS article, 'effective methods to decrease surgical site infections in pediatric gastrointestinal surgery' in 30...

Collaboration in the Hybrid Operating Room

Guest Podcast from BackTable: Director of Interventional Radiology Innovation Dr. John Racadio and Pediatric Surgeon-in-Chief Dr. Daniel von...

Development of transfusion guidelines for injured children using a Modified Delphi Consensus Process.

BACKGROUND: There is wide variability of transfusion practices for children with hemorrhagic injuries across trauma centers. We are planning a...