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Litigation Involving Pediatric Surgical Conditions

AbstractPurposeMalpractice litigation among pediatric surgeons is a subject of concern and interest, but minimal factual data are known. Our goal...

Error Traps and Culture of Safety in Pediatric Surgical Oncology

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

Epidermal growth factor receptor/heme oxygenase-1 axis is involved in chemoresistance to cisplatin and pirarubicin in HepG2 cell lines and hepatoblastoma specimens

Abstract Purpose To investigate the possibility that the antioxidant stress protein Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) is involved in the acquisition of...

An intra-amniotic injection of mesenchymal stem cells promotes lung maturity in a rat congenital diaphragmatic hernia model

Abstract Purpose We aimed to evaluate the effect of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) on congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) by...

Endothelin receptor B affects the perfusion of newborn intestine: possible mechanism of necrotizing enterocolitis development

Abstract Background Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is one of the most severe gastrointestinal diseases in infancy. Hypoxia is known as one of the...

Management of pediatric appendiceal carcinoid: a single institution experience from 5000 appendectomies

Abstract Aim of the study Appendiceal carcinoid (neuroendocrine tumor or NET) is a rare neuroendocrine neoplasm often found incidentally following...

The role of autophagy in intestinal epithelial injury

Abstract Purpose Autophagy is a natural mechanism aimed to degrade and recycle cellular components within cells. Previous studies reported that...

Therapeutic potential of spheroids of stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth for chronic liver fibrosis and hemophilia A

Abstract Purpose Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-based cell therapies have emerged as a promising treatment option for various diseases. Due to the...

Concurrent Hirschsprung’s disease and anorectal malformation: a systematic review

Abstract Background/purpose Hirschsprung’s disease (HSCR) and anorectal malformation (ARM) are often associated with other congenital...

IPEG 2019: From Virtual Reality and Magnets to Robots at the Bedside

Ponsky fellows Rae Hanke, Alex Casar and Alex Gibbons join forces to bring you highlights from IPEG 2019. Interviews with Drs Jordan Taylor,...

IPEG 2019 Highlights: From Virtual Reality and Magnets to Robots at the Bedside

IPEG 2019 Annual Meeting Highlights Ponsky fellows Rae Hanke, Alex Casar and Alex Gibbons join forces to bring you highlights from IPEG 2019....

The effect of APTR, Fn14 and CD133 expressions on liver fibrosis in biliary atresia patients

Abstract Purpose Although some biomarkers of hepatic progenitor cells have been reported to be involved in the liver fibrosis in patients with...

Decreased expression of TRAAK channels in Hirschsprung’s disease: a possible cause of postoperative dysmotility

Abstract Aim of the study Potassium (K+) channels with a two-pore domain (K2P) are a large family of hyperpolarising ion channels which play a key...

Microvascular proliferation of the portal vein branches in the liver of biliary atresia patients at Kasai operation is associated with a better long-term clinical outcome

Abstract Aim of the study We previously showed an increased number of smaller portal vein (PV) branches in the portal areas of liver biopsy...

The 32nd International Symposium on Paediatric Surgical Research

Dual roles of commensal bacteria after intestinal ischemia and reperfusion

Abstract Purpose The roles of commensal bacteria after intestinal ischemia and reperfusion (IIR) are unclear. In current study, we aim to...

Error Traps and Culture of Safety in Anorectal Malformations

This video provides a summary of common error traps in care of patients with anorectal malformations, provided by Dr. Andrea Bischoff, lead author...

A multicenter study of primary liver transplantation for biliary atresia in Japan

Abstract Purpose Kasai portoenterostomy (KP) is the primary procedure for biliary atresia (BA). However, due to reports of poor outcomes of KP,...

Feasibility and efficacy of home rectal irrigation in neonates and early infancy with Hirschsprung disease

Abstract Purpose A single-stage pull-through (SSPT) is the most commonly performed procedure for Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) and has been shown to...

Endovascular stent placement for venous complications following pediatric liver transplantation: outcomes and indications

Abstract Purpose Advances in interventional radiology (IVR) treatment have notably improved the prognosis of hepatic vein (HV) and portal vein...

Experimental Models for Novel Therapies in Neonatal Surgery: Translational Approaches

Correction to: Epidemiology and mortality of pediatric surgical conditions: insights from a tertiary center in Uganda

In the original publication, the family name of one of the authors was spelt incorrectly. The correct name should read as Nensi Ruzgar.

Intrahepatic Cystic Lesions in Children with Biliary Atresia After Kasai Procedure

AbstractBackgroundIntrahepatic cystic lesion (ICL) is a common complication for biliary atresia post-Kasai portoenterostomy. The purpose of this...

Topics in 10: Neuroblastoma

Drs Daniel von Allmen, Todd Ponsky and Rae Hanke come together to provide you the essentials on the diagnosis and management of Neuroblastoma....

Sutured point-fixation versus Jaboulay fixation for salvaged testicular torsion in children

AbstractBackgroundSurgical techniques for fixation of the testis are varied and subject to ongoing debate. Non-sutured techniques may avoid the...

A combination of tracheoplasty and tracheal stenting is an acceptable method of treating severe congenital tracheobronchial stenosis under extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

AbstractBackgroundCongenital tracheobronchial stenosis (CTBS) is a rare congenital condition characterized by complete cartilage rings covering...

Surgical Wound Care: A Survey of Parental Knowledge and Expectations

AbstractBackgroundParents play an integral role in postoperative wound care. Existing parental knowledge is potentially variable. Our aim was to...

Long-Term Surgical Outcomes of Apple-Peel Atresia

AbstractPurposeThe purpose of this study was to investigate (i) postoperative course of apple-peel atresia (APA), (ii) long-term follow-up of APA...

The Association between lncRNA LINC01296 and the Clinical Characteristics in Neuroblastoma

AbstractBackgroundNeuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in childhood. In this work, the clinical value of long noncoding RNA...

Prognostic Factor Analysis of Stage 4S Neuroblastoma in Infant Patients: A Single Center Study

AbstractBackgroundStage 4S neuroblastoma is a unique category of metastatic disease in infants with a favorable outlook. The purpose of this study...

Needle Liver Biopsy Has Potential for Delaying Kasai Portoenterostomy and Is Obsolete for Diagnosing Biliary Atresia in the Laparoscopic Era

AbstractAimEarly diagnosis is essential for the successful management of biliary atresia (BA). We assessed the efficacy of our diagnostic...

Self-expanding esophageal stents for the management of benign refractory esophageal strictures in children: A systematic review and review of outcomes at a single center

AbstractBackgroundThis study aimed to evaluate our outcomes and complication rate following placement of self-expanding esophageal stents in...

Utilization of Age-Adjusted Shock Index in a Resource-Strained Setting

AbstractBackgroundIdentification of injury severity and appropriate triage are critical to effective surgical care, especially where medical and...

Pediatric Empyema Thoracis Management: Should the Consensus Be Different for the Developing Countries?

AbstractBackgroundDespite the available consensus, intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy (IFT) in pediatric empyema is grossly underutilized in the...

A tiered approach to optimize pediatric laparoscopic appendectomy outcomes

AbstractBackground/PurposeSurgical management of appendicitis accounts for ~30% of total expenditure in the practice of pediatric surgery and is...

Outcomes in Adulthood of Gastric Transposition for Complex and Long Gap Esophageal Atresia

AbstractBackgroundLong term outcomes of gastric transposition (GT) for complex esophageal atresia (EA) are poorly reported. We aimed to perform...