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The True Cost of Child Abuse at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center

AbstractBackgroundChild physical abuse (CPA) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Children who sustain CPA consume significant...

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Simplified Laparoscopic Suture Rectopexy for Idiopathic Rectal Prolapse In Children: Technique and Results

AbstractBackgroundLaparoscopic suture rectopexy is safe and effective treatment option for pediatric rectal prolapse. We performed this study to...

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Circumstances surrounding gun violence with youths in an urban setting

AbstractBackgroundOur pediatric trauma center has noted an increase in the occurrence of gunshot wounds in children. We aimed to understand the...

📅 Nov 16, 2019 articles
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Human breast milk exosomes attenuate intestinal damage

Abstract Background Human breast milk (HBM), which contains an abundant supply of exosomes, is known to prevent necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)....

📅 Nov 12, 2019 articles
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Digital Transformation of Academic Medicine: Breaking Barriers, Borders, and Boredom

AbstractAcademic medicine is experiencing an exponential increase in knowledge, evidenced by approximately 2.5 million new articles published each...

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The Outcomes of Transanal Endorectal Pull-Through for Hirschsprung’s Disease According to the Mucosectomy-Commencing Points: A Study Based on the Results of a Nationwide Survey in Japan

AbstractBackground/AimAlthough the mucosectomy-commencing points on transanal endorectal pull-through (TAEPT) differ among reports, the optimal...

📅 Nov 12, 2019 articles
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Anti-coagulation management in pediatric traumatic vascular injuries

AbstractBackgroundPediatric traumatic vascular injuries are rare. Given the paucity of data to guide anti-coagulation (AC) management of these...

📅 Nov 12, 2019 articles
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Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy for Traumatic Transection

Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy for Traumatic Transection

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

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Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy for Traumatic Transection

Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy for Traumatic Transection

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

📅 Nov 11, 2019 videos
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Application of the Clavien-Dindo classification to a pediatric surgical network

AbstractIntroductionA comprehensive validated system to evaluate surgical complications is required in our specialty to facilitate comparison and...

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The effects of tobacco consumption on paternity rates of adults with a history of cryptorchidism

Abstract Objective To determine the effect of tobacco consumption on paternity rates in men with a history of cryptorchidism. To compare the...

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Dermal securement of port catheters in obese patients

AbstractBackgroundPort catheters are often used for patients who require long-term central venous access. However, thick subcutaneous fat may...

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Laparoscopic-Assisted Versus Open Total Pancreatectomy and Islet Autotransplantation: A Case-Matched Study of Pediatric Patients

AbstractBackgroundTotal Pancreatectomy and Islet Autotransplantation (TPIAT) are a potential treatment for children with severe, refractory...

📅 Nov 11, 2019 articles
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Summary of the LXVI congress of the British Association of Pediatric Surgeons (BAPS), Nottingham, United Kingdom, July 2019

AbstractThis is a review of the 66th British Association of Pediatric Surgeons (BAPS) Congress held in Nottingham during July 2019. The Congress...

📅 Nov 11, 2019 articles
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Outcomes of Colonic Resection for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation in Childhood

AbstractAimsThe purpose of this study was to describe the outcomes of colonic resection for constipation in children. Three different types of...

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Potential Benefits of Laparoscopic Repair of Duodenal Atresia: Insights from a Retrospective Comparative Study

Introduction Congenital duodenal obstruction (CDO) repair can be performed open or laparoscopically. We aimed to determine the potential benefit...

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Accelerated Intestinal Epithelial Cell Turnover Correlates with Stimulated BMP Signaling Cascade following Intestinal Ischemia–Reperfusion in a Rat

Introduction Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are a family of proteins that regulate proliferation and differentiation of intestinal epithelial...

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CO2 Pneumoperitoneum Effects on Molecular Markers of Tumor Invasiveness in SH-SY5Y Neuroblastoma Cells

Introduction CO2 pneumoperitoneum can influence the biological behavior of neuroblastoma (NB). Angiogenesis and genetic features are responsible...

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“Tuft Cells”: A New Player in Hirschsprung's Disease

Introduction “Tuft” cells, also known as brush or caveolated cells, are characteristically fusiform shaped, with a distinct apical “tuft” of...

📅 Nov 11, 2019 articles
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Asthma Medication Use in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Survivors: A Retrospective Population Level Data Analysis

Introduction The purpose of this study was to determine if congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) survivors had worse long-term respiratory...

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Laparoscopy assisted ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement in children

AbstractBackgroundPlacement of ventriculoperitoneal shunts (VPS) can be challenging in children with previous VPS, previous abdominal surgery, or...

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Effect of Pediatric Testicular Torsion on Testicular Function in the Short Term

AbstractPurposeTo evaluate short-term testicular outcome after torsion in children.MethodsFifty-four children and adolescents were evaluated after...

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Colonic replacement of the esophagus: towards standardization of the technique

AbstractSince we have started colonic replacement of the esophagus in children, several successive modifications have led to evolution of the...

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Hyperacidity, overfeeding, prostaglandins, and pyloric stenosis of infancy

The real pathogenesis of Pyloric Stenosis of Infancy (PS) is becoming clearer: [1] Inherited hyperacidity starts the process, [2] Acid stimulated...

📅 Nov 09, 2019 articles
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The ABC-D score improves the sensitivity in predicting need for massive transfusion in pediatric trauma patients

AbstractPurposeEarly and accurate identification of pediatric trauma patients who will require massive transfusion (MT) remains difficult, and MT...

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Precision Oncology: A Primer for Pediatric Surgeons from the APSA Cancer Committee

AbstractAlthough most children with cancer can be cured of their disease, a subset of patients with adverse tumor types or biological features,...

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Evaluation of concordance among surgeons and pathologists regarding the diagnosis and classification of acute appendicitis in children

AbstractAcute appendicitis is the most frequent urgent abdominal surgical pathology in children. Therapeutic decisions in patients who have...

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Comparative Effectiveness of Imaging Modalities for Preoperative Assessment of Anorectal Malformation in the Pediatric Population

We read with interest the article by Y. Zhan, J. Wang and W. Guo “Comparative Effectiveness of Imaging Modalities for Preoperative Assessment of...

📅 Nov 09, 2019 articles
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Non-operative management of extralobar pulmonary sequestration: a safe alternative to resection?

Abstract Purpose This retrospective cohort study compares the natural history of patients with extralobar sequestrations (ELS) who do not undergo...

📅 Nov 09, 2019 articles
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Complications Following Nephron-Sparing Surgery for Wilms Tumor

AbstractPurposeBecause of the increasing use of nephron-sparing surgery (NSS) in bilateral Wilms tumor, we sought to review the early...

📅 Nov 08, 2019 articles
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Key Factors in the Establishment of Pediatric Surgery: Who Did It and How?

AbstractThis review details essential factors in the establishment of the specialty of Pediatric Surgery in the United States as well as the...

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Pediatric Sternal Fractures: A Single Center Retrospective Review

AbstractPurposeWe sought to investigate the diagnosis, management, and outcomes of pediatric sternal fractures.MethodsWe used ICD codes to search...

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Does the Apoptosis Pathway Play a Critical Role in Gonocyte Transformation?

AbstractPurposeUndescended Testes (UDT) are prevalent in 2%–5% of male infants and cause malignancy and infertility. During germ cell development,...

📅 Nov 08, 2019 articles
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Remembering Dr. Rowena Spencer (1922–2014)

AbstractRowena Spencer (1922–2014) was the country's first woman pediatric surgeon. She was one of four women in her medical school class at Johns...

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Factors Predicting the Need for Vaginal Replacement at the Time of Primary Reconstruction of a Cloacal Malformation

AbstractBackgroundA subset of patients with cloacal malformations requires vaginal replacement during their primary reconstruction, increasing the...

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ERAS Protocol for Pediatric Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Promotes Safe and Early Discharge

AbstractPurposeElective laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) pediatric patients in our institution have historically been admitted for an overnight...

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