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A Simple Technique for Neoumbilical Reconstruction for Congenital Hernia Associated Proboscis Deformity

AbstractIntroductionUmbilical reconstruction in pediatric patients who have developed a large proboscoid redundancy can be challenging after...

How effective is POEM in children?

For our latest journal club, we worked with the Chilean Society of Pediatric Surgeons to highlight articles published outside of sole pediatric...

Totally robotic soave pull-through procedure for Hirschsprung’s disease: lessons learned from 11 consecutive pediatric patients

Abstract Introduction Since Hirschsprung’s disease (HSCR) already proved to benefit from robotic surgery, we aimed at describing a wider series of...

Use of Cryoanalgesia for Pain Management for the Modified Ravitch Procedure in Children

AbstractBackgroundIntercostal cryoablation(IC) for pain management in children undergoing Nuss Procedure has been previously described. We...

Letter to the Editor

We read with interest the Boston Children’s Hospital series reporting the outcome of 81 infants with biliary atresia (BA) treated with Kasai...

In Utero Treatment of Myelomeningocele with Placental Mesenchymal Stromal Cells — Selection of an Optimal Cell Line in Preparation for Clinical Trials

AbstractBackgroundWe determined whether in vitro potency assays inform which placental mesenchymal stromal cell (PMSC) lines produce high rates of...

Nonoperative Management of Periappendiceal Abscess in Children: A Comparison of Antibiotics Alone Versus Antibiotics Plus Percutaneous Drainage

AbstractPurposeTo determine the optimal nonoperative management of periappendiceal abscess in a pediatric population, we compared the therapeutic...

Learning Health Systems and the Future of Clinical Research

AbstractPediatric surgeons are collectively passionate about prioritizing the healthcare needs of children. We contend that this passion is deeply...

Reply to Letter to the Editor

We appreciate the letter from Dr. Davenport and Dr. Macdonald from Kings College Hospital regarding our single center 26-year experience and...

A Standardized Technique of Laparoscopic Placement of Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter with Omentectomy and Closure of Patent Processus Vaginalis: A 3-in-1 Minimally Invasive Surgical Approach in Children

AbstractBackgroundOmental wrapping is a common cause for catheter failure in children on peritoneal dialysis (PD). Previous studies are...

A single institution experience of Eppikajutsuto for the treatment of lymphatic malformations in children

AbstractBackgroundEppikajutsuto (TJ-28) is an herbal medicine recently reported to be effective in treating lymphatic malformations (LMs). We...

Multicenter Study of 342 Anorectal Malformation Patients: Age, Gender, Krickenbeck Subtypes, and Associated Anomalies

Introduction Published studies based on Krickenbeck classification of anorectal malformations (ARMs) are still insufficient to assess the global...

Evaluation of disparity in care for perforated appendicitis in a universal healthcare system

Abstract Purpose Racial and socioeconomic disparities have been reported in the management of appendicitis. Perforated appendicitis (PA) is used...

A pilot study comparing parent and adolescent online health information seeking behaviours in elective pediatric surgical situations

Abstract Purpose Little is known of how children seek health information. This study evaluates online health information (OHI) seeking behaviours...

Quality of life assessment in esophageal atresia patients: a systematic review focusing on long-gap esophageal atresia

AbstractBackgroundChildren born with esophageal atresia (EA) have inherent abnormalities in esophageal motility which may impact upon patient and...

The Long Term Effects of Intrascrotal Low Dose and High Dose N-Acetylcysteine on Testis Damage in Rat Model of Testicular Torsion

AbstractBackground/PurposeDuring testicular torsion, the testes face oxidative damage owing to ischemia/reperfusion. We studied the long term...

Protective effects of lactoferrin on injured intestinal epithelial cells

AbstractPurposeLactoferrin has been used as a milk supplement to prevent disease progression in necrotizing enterocolitis. However, the underlying...

Congenital intrathoracic stomach can be safely managed laparoscopically

Abstract Purpose Congenital intrathoracic stomach (CIS) is an uncommon pediatric surgical diagnosis where > 2/3rd of the stomach lies within the...

Vasoactive intestinal peptide decreases inflammation and tight junction disruption in experimental necrotizing enterocolitis

AbstractBackground and PurposeExcessive inflammatory cell infiltration and accumulation in the intestinal mucosa are pathological features of...

Risk Factors and Prognostic Effects of Cholangitis after Kasai Procedure in Biliary Atresia Patients: A Retrospective Clinical Study

AbstractPurposeCholangitis after Kasai procedure has been previously shown to be related to poor prognosis in Biliary Atresia (BA). To investigate...

On the Difference between a-priori and Observed Statistical Power — A Comment on “Statistical Power And Sample Size Calculations: A Primer for Pediatric Surgeons”

Statistical literacy has been found to be poor in medical students and their educators [1], in pathologists [2], medical [3], and surgical...

What are risk factors for anti-reflux surgery after esophageal atresia repair?

For our latest journal club, we worked with the Chilean Society of Pediatric Surgeons to highlight articles published outside of sole pediatric...

ECMO Podcast

This episode is a review of pediatric ECMO with Dr. Samir Gadepalli, Dr. Alejandra Casar Berazaluce, and Dr. Todd Ponsky. Intro and outro tracks...

Long-Term Outcomes of Laparoscope-Assisted Heart-Shaped Anastomosis for Children with Hirschsprung Disease: A 10-Year Review Study

AbstractBackground and objectiveSeveral operating procedures have been reported for treating Hirschsprung Disease (HD), but the incidence of...

Which G-tube method has fewer leaks?

For our latest journal club, we worked with the Chilean Society of Pediatric Surgeons to highlight articles published outside of sole pediatric...

Novel Mesenchymal Stem Cell Delivery System as Targeted Therapy Against Neuroblastoma Using the TH-MYCN Mouse Model

AbstractPurposeMesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are reported to migrate toward damaged tissues or tumors. We previously reported the in vivo...

Protective effects of vitamin D against injury in intestinal epithelium

Abstract Background Vitamin D deficiency is associated with intestinal barrier dysfunction, which contributes to pathogenesis of acute intestinal...

Letter to the Editor regarding: Guidelines for the management of postoperative soiling in children with Hirschsprung disease, Saadai et al. PSI (2019)35: 829–834

Error Traps and Culture of Safety in Hirschsprung Disease

This video highlights a few key points from the "Error Traps and Culture of Safety in Hirschsprung Disease" article published in Seminars in...

Accidental bladder injury during elective inguinal hernia repair: a preventable complication with high morbidity

Abstract Introduction Bladder injury (BI) represents a rare complication of inguinal hernia surgery. Protrusions of the urinary bladder through...

Investigation of Bosentan's Effects on Pulmonary Contusion Created by Blunt Thoracic Trauma in Rats

Introduction Bosentan is an endothelin-1 receptor antagonist with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiproliferative effects. We aimed to...

Surgical Management of Esophageal Achalasia in Pediatrics: A Systematic Review

Introduction There are no evidence-based guidelines on the surgical management of esophageal achalasia (OA) in children. This can be a challenging...

Mitochondrial DNA: A Biomarker of Disease Severity in Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Introduction There is a need to develop sensitive markers to diagnose or monitor the severity of intestinal damage in necrotizing enterocolitis...

The Impact of Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Therapy on Postoperative Complications in Pediatric Crohn's Disease

Introduction The incidence of Crohn's disease (CD) within the pediatric population is increasing worldwide. Despite a growing number of these...

Mechanical versus Chemical Pleurodesis after Bullectomy for Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis

Introduction Primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) and its high recurrence rate pose a therapeutic challenge to both patients and their managing...

Epidural versus PCA Pain Management after Pectus Excavatum Repair: A Multi-Institutional Prospective Randomized Trial

Introduction Postoperative pain control remains the primary reason for inpatient stay after minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum. In a...