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Topics in 10: Wilms Tumor

Drs Andrew Davidoff, Todd Ponsky and Rae Hanke come together to provide you the essentials on the diagnosis and management of Wilms Tumor.Intro...

Spontaneous Pneumothorax

This podcast is an interactive discussion about the management of spontaneous pneumothorax between Dr. Todd Ponsky and Dr. Dan Ostlie. Intro and...

The change over time in the postoperative bowel function in male anorectal malformation patients who underwent sacroperineal anorectoplasty and sacroabdominoperineal anorectoplasty

Abstract Purpose Many kinds of operative procedures have been proposed for anorectal malformation (ARM) patients. At our institution,...

Unexpected gap between intraoperative caliber change of the intestine and normoganglia in patients with intestinal aganglionosis

Abstract Purpose Intestinal aganglionosis (IA) is so rare that the entity remains unclear. The aim of the present study was to compare the...

Serum Mac-2-binding protein (M2BPGi) as a marker of chronological liver fibrosis in biliary atresia patients with cirrhosis

Abstract Purpose Biliary atresia (BA) is characterized by progressive liver fibrosis, but it is difficult to assess the progression after the...

Commentary to: Close relationship between the short round ligament and the ovarian prolapsed inguinal hernia in female infants—H Kuyama, S Uemura, A Yoshida, M Yamamoto, PSI (2019) 35:625–629

A less invasive technique for delayed bladder exstrophy closure without fascia closure and immobilisation: can the need for prolonged anaesthesia be avoided?

Abstract Introduction It is believed that the main factors enhancing security of the bladder exstrophy closure are use of osteotomy, pubic bones...

JPS Journal Club: July 2019 Part 1

The first of three videos discussing the trauma-heavy July issue of the Journal of Pediatric Surgery. In this episode, we discuss the American...

Multicenter retrospective comparison of spontaneous intestinal perforation outcomes between primary peritoneal drain and primary laparotomy

AbstractPurposeThe purpose of our study was to compare outcomes of infants with spontaneous intestinal perforation (SIP) treated with primary...

Children are at a High Risk of Hypocalcaemia and Hypoparathyroidism after Total Thyroidectomy

AbstractPurposeDisruption of calcium homeostasis is the most common complication after total thyroidectomy in adults. We explored the incidence...

Pediatric earlobe keloids: Outcomes and patterns of recurrence

AbstractPurposeKeloids occur as a result of abnormal wound healing and as many as 70% of keloids and hypertrophic scars affect the pediatric...

Letter to editor re: Baba T, Mukai M, Masuya R, et al. (2019) The long-term health-related quality of life in patients operated for choledochal cyst. Pediatr Surg Int 35:539–546

Ultrasonography for diagnosis of appendicitis in children

Guidelines for the management of postoperative soiling in children with Hirschsprung disease

Abstract Although most children with Hirschsprung disease ultimately achieve functional and comfortable stooling, some will experience a variety...

Letter to the Editor concerning: “Inguinal hernia in neonates and ex-preterm: complications, timing and need for routine contralateral exploration”

Abnormal serum vitamin A levels and retinoic acid receptor α expression patterns in children with anorectal malformation

Abstract Background Anorectal malformation (ARM) is known to be associated with maldevelopment of the enteric nervous system (ENS), and vitamin A...

Acid and bolus exposure in pediatric reflux disease according to the presence and severity of esophageal mucosal lesions

Abstract Purpose The relationship between reflux index (RI) and bolus exposure parameters in multichannel intraluminal impedance (MII) has not...

Transabdominal re-do pouch surgery in pediatric patients for failed ileal pouch anal anastomosis: a case matched study

Abstract Purpose Data regarding safety and feasibility of re-do ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) for failed ileal pouch in children are...

Risk factors of hepatic artery thrombosis in pediatric deceased donor liver transplantation

Abstract Purpose Hepatic artery thrombosis (HAT) remains a life-threatening complication in liver transplantation. We aim to investigate the risk...

Early complications after laparoscopic resection of choledochal cyst

Abstract Purpose To investigate the causes and treatments of early complications involving laparoscopic radical resection of choledochal cyst and...

An investigation of social determinants of health and outcomes in pediatric nonaccidental trauma

Abstract Objectives Nonaccidental trauma (NAT) is a leading cause of pediatric mortality and disability. We examined our institution’s experience...

Clinical outcomes of ex utero intrapartum treatment for fetal airway obstruction

Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the indications and the clinical outcomes of the fetuses managed with ex utero intrapartum...

Bone mineral density is increased in the cadmium-induced omphalocele chick model by using three-dimensional micro-computed tomography

Abstract Purpose The cadmium (Cd) chick model has been described as a reliable model of omphalocele. Skeletal anomalies, including lumber...

Management and outcomes of peripancreatic fluid collections and pseudocysts following non-operative management of pancreatic injuries in children

Abstract Background Peripancreatic fluid collection and pseudocyst development is a common sequela following non-operative management (NOM) of...

What You Need To Know About Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Publication date: Available online 18 July 2019Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Kaeli J. Yamashiro, Laura A. Galganski, Shinjiro...

Complex Multigestational Anomalies

Publication date: Available online 18 July 2019Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Ahmed I. Marwan, Micheal Zaretsky, Brad...

Ethical Challenges in Invasive Maternal-Fetal Intervention

Publication date: Available online 18 July 2019Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Mary T. Austin, Thomas R. Cole, Laurence B....

Preface

Publication date: Available online 18 July 2019Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): KuoJen Tsao

Fetal Intervention for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Publication date: Available online 18 July 2019Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Mark L. Kovler, Eric B. JelinAbstractCongenital...

Congenital Lung Lesions

Publication date: Available online 18 July 2019Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Michael Zobel, Rebecca Gologorsky, Hanmin Lee, Lan...

Fetal Myelomeningocele Repair

Publication date: Available online 18 July 2019Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Kaeli J. Yamashiro, Laura A. Galganski, Shinjiro...

Ex Utero Intrapartum Treatment (EXIT) Procedures

Publication date: Available online 22 July 2019Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Christina M. Bence, Amy J. WagnerAbstractEx Utero...

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

Abstract Purpose To compare the two major complications, namely postoperative urethrocutaneous fistula and urethral stricture, between the Mathieu...

Neonatal surgery in low- vs. high-volume institutions: a KID inpatient database outcomes and cost study after repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia, esophageal atresia, and gastroschisis

Abstract Background/purpose The volume–outcome relationship and optimal surgical volumes for repair of congenital anomalies in neonates is...

An interventional radiology technique to treat pharyngeal or esophageal perforation associated with mediastinal abscess in children

AbstractPurposePharyngeal or esophageal perforation with mediastinal abscess is notably dangerous in children and can be very difficult to treat....

Successful outcomes in adolescent varicocele treatment with high-level laparoscopic varicocelectomy

AbstractPurposeIn this study, we aimed to compare the effects of testicular vein ligation level on complications encountered; i.e. high-level...