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Engaging the Patient and Family in the Surgical Safety Process Utilizing SafeStart

AbstractBackgroundOwing to the vulnerable nature of children, parental/caregiver engagement in surgical safety is a crucial aspect of care....

📅 Jun 28, 2019 articles
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Acute pancreatitis with Cullen's sign presentation in a case of mixed type I and II choledochal cyst

AbstractA 3 year old girl presented initially with acute severe hemorrhagic pancreatitis diagnosed by clinical features including a positive...

📅 Jun 28, 2019 articles
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Non-Operative Management of Appendicitis: 2018 Pediatric Surgery Practice Gap #2

Non-Operative Management of Appendicitis: 2018 Pediatric Surgery Practice Gap #2

Drs. Todd Ponsky, Alex Casar, Alex Gibbons, and Rae Hanke review 2018 Practice Gap #2: Wilms Tumor Protocol Violations, as identified by the APSA...

22 listens 📅 Jun 27, 2019 videos
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Treatment of pilonidal disease with crystallized phenol has excellent cosmetic results with 80% success rate, but is it safe in pediatric patients?

We have read the article “The Management of Pilonidal Disease: a Systematic Review” with great interest. Grabowski et al. made a valuable...

📅 Jun 28, 2019 articles
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Suture techniques and patch materials using an in-vitro model for watertight closure of in-utero spina bifida repair

AbstractPurposeDespite proven benefits of in-utero spina bifida (SB) repair, ≥30% of children at birth have Chiari II malformation or...

📅 Jun 27, 2019 articles
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How Many Lymph Nodes Are Enough? Assessing the Adequacy of Lymph Node Yield for Staging in Favorable Histology Wilms Tumor

AbstractPurposeCurrent investigational priorities in the treatment of favorable histology Wilms tumor (FHWT) center on accurate staging and...

4 listens 📅 Jun 27, 2019 articles
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The Relationship between Oxidative Stress Markers in Exhaled Breath Condensate and Respiratory Problems in Patients with Repaired Esophageal Atresia

AbstractAimTo evaluate the relationship between respiratory problems and oxidative stress markers in exhaled breath condensate (EBC) of patients...

📅 Jun 27, 2019 articles
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Variation in Surgical Management of Asymptomatic Umbilical Hernia at Freestanding Children's Hospitals

AbstractPurposeTo examine hospital-level variation in the timing of asymptomatic umbilical hernia repair in children.MethodsRetrospective analysis...

5 listens 📅 Jun 27, 2019 articles
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Clinicopathological study of intestinal smooth muscles, interstitial cells of Cajal and enteric neurons in neonatal jejunoileal atresia with special reference to muscle morphometry

AbstractPurposeTo assess the thickness of the intestinal smooth muscle layer and analyze the distribution and density of interstitial cells of...

1 listens 📅 Jun 27, 2019 articles
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Reply to Letter to the Editor

We appreciate the comments regarding our recent systematic review on the management of pilonidal disease. Dr. Yuksel identifies a concern about...

📅 Jun 28, 2019 articles
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Gaps in access to comprehensive rehabilitation following traumatic injuries in children: A nationwide examination

AbstractIntroductionAcute rehabilitation following traumatic injuries is associated with improved functional recovery. Access is often limited to...

📅 Jun 28, 2019 articles
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Wilms Tumor Protocol Violations: 2018 Pediatric Surgery Practice Gap #3

Wilms Tumor Protocol Violations: 2018 Pediatric Surgery Practice Gap #3

Drs. Todd Ponsky, Alex Casar, Alex Gibbons, and Rae Hanke review 2018 Practice Gap #3: Wilms Tumor Protocol Violations, as identified by the APSA...

24 listens 📅 Jun 26, 2019 videos
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Neuromuscular Blocking Agents and Rapid Sequence Induction for Laparoscopic Pyloromyotomy: Impact on Time to Extubation and Perioperative Complications

Introduction Infants with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis have gastric outlet obstruction, indicating a pyloromyotomy. To prevent aspiration, a...

📅 Jun 27, 2019 articles
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Maintenance Fluids in Resuscitation: 2018 Pediatric Surgery Practice Gap #4

Maintenance Fluids in Resuscitation: 2018 Pediatric Surgery Practice Gap #4

Drs. Todd Ponsky, Alex Casar, Alex Gibbons, and Rae Hanke review 2018 Practice Gap #4: Maintenance Fluids in Resuscitation, as identified by the...

10 listens 📅 Jun 26, 2019 videos
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Firearm Injury Prevention: 2018 Pediatric Surgery Practice Gap #5

Firearm Injury Prevention: 2018 Pediatric Surgery Practice Gap #5

Drs. Todd Ponsky, Alex Casar, Alex Gibbons, and Rae Hanke review 2018 Practice Gap #5: Firearm Injury Prevention as identified by the APSA...

6 listens 📅 Jun 26, 2019 videos
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Letter to the Editor

I read with interest the report by Janssen et al [1], showing a strong link between congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and undescended testes...

📅 Jun 25, 2019 articles
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Perioperative Complications after Kasai Hepatoportoenterostomy: Data from the Swiss National Biliary Atresia Registry

Introduction Hepatoportoenterostomy (HPE) is the first-line treatment for biliary atresia (BA) patients. This study aims to describe perioperative...

1 listens 📅 Jun 26, 2019 articles
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Interventional Radiology-Guided Procedures in the Treatment of Pediatric Solid Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis from the Group of Young Pediatric Surgeons of Europe

Introduction The use of interventional radiology (IR) in the treatment of pediatric solid tumors has markedly increased over the last three...

📅 Jun 24, 2019 articles
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Physician Wellness: 2018 Pediatric Surgery Practice Gap #6

Physician Wellness: 2018 Pediatric Surgery Practice Gap #6

Drs Todd Ponsky, Alex Casar, Alex Gibbons and Rae Hanke review Practice Gap #6 from 2018, as identified by APSA's Professional Development Committee.

9 listens 📅 Jun 23, 2019 videos
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VTE PPX in High Risk Trauma Patients: 2018 Pediatric Surgery Practice Gap #7

VTE PPX in High Risk Trauma Patients: 2018 Pediatric Surgery Practice Gap #7

Drs Todd Ponsky, Alex Casar, Alex Gibbons and Rae Hanke review Practice Gap #7 from 2018, as identified by APSA's Professional Development Committee.

6 listens 📅 Jun 22, 2019 videos
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Enteral Nutrition in Pancreatitis: 2018 Pediatric Surgery Practice Gap #9

Enteral Nutrition in Pancreatitis: 2018 Pediatric Surgery Practice Gap #9

Drs Todd Ponsky, Alex Casar, Alex Gibbons and Rae Hanke review Practice Gap #9 from 2018, as identified by APSA's Professional Development Committee.

17 listens 📅 Jun 21, 2019 videos
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Management of Ovarian Torsion: 2018 Pediatric Surgery Practice Gap #8

Management of Ovarian Torsion: 2018 Pediatric Surgery Practice Gap #8

Drs Todd Ponsky, Alex Casar, Alex Gibbons and Rae Hanke review Practice Gap #8 from 2018, as identified by APSA's Professional Development Committee.

23 listens 📅 Jun 20, 2019 videos
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Restrictive Transfusion Policies: 2018 Pediatric Surgery Practice Gap #10

Restrictive Transfusion Policies: 2018 Pediatric Surgery Practice Gap #10

Drs Todd Ponsky, Alex Casar, Alex Gibbons and Rae Hanke review Practice Gap #10 from 2018, as identified by APSA's Professional Development Committee.

15 listens 📅 Jun 18, 2019 videos
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Neurodevelopmental impairment in children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: Not an uncommon complication for survivors

AbstractPurposeTo evaluate neurodevelopmental impairment (NDI) in children born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).MethodsUsing a defined...

📅 Jun 18, 2019 articles
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Critical design and validation considerations for the development of neonatal minimally invasive surgery simulators

AbstractBackground/PurposePediatric surgical trainees have limited exposure to advanced minimally invasive surgery (MIS) during their clinical...

1 listens 📅 Jun 15, 2019 articles
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#APSA50: Artificial Intelligence

#APSA50: Artificial Intelligence

This episode is the third in our #APSA50 series, where we teamed up with the Behind the Knife Podcast to cover the 50th Anniversary Meeting of the...

20 listens 📅 Dec 30, 2020 podcasts
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Malrotation in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Is It Really a Problem?

Introduction Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) has been associated with other congenital malformations, such as intestinal rotation...

2 listens 📅 Jun 15, 2019 articles
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Primary Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty Outcomes for Rectovestibular and Perineal Fistulas Using an Accelerated Pathway: a Single Institution Study

AbstractBackgroundPosterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) is the most common surgical treatment for patients with anorectal malformations. Such...

2 listens 📅 Jun 13, 2019 articles
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Value of Fibrinogen to Discriminate Appendicitis from Nonspecific Abdominal Pain in Preschool Children

Aim The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic value of the biomarker fibrinogen (FB), along with the markers white blood cell (WBC)...

6 listens 📅 Jun 13, 2019 articles
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#APSA50: The Past and The Future

#APSA50: The Past and The Future

This is the next episode in our #APSA50 series, where we teamed up with the Behind the Knife Podcast to cover the 50th Anniversary Meeting of the...

9 listens 📅 Dec 30, 2020 podcasts
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Autism spectrum disorder and neurodevelopmental delays in children with giant omphalocele

AbstractObjectiveTo determine the prevalence and identify risk factors of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and neurodevelopmental delays in giant...

2 listens 📅 Jun 10, 2019 articles
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The effect of intralesional steroid injections on esophageal strictures and the child as whole: a case series

AbstractBackgroundThe most frequent complication after esophageal atresia repair remains anastomotic stricture formation. The initial treatment is...

11 listens 📅 Jun 10, 2019 articles
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Partial and radical nephrectomy in children, adolescents, and young adults: Equivalent readmissions and postoperative complications

AbstractObjectivesTo compare and contrast the use of partial nephrectomy (PN) and radical nephrectomy (RN) in pediatric malignant renal tumors...

📅 Jun 07, 2019 articles
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Reply to Letter to the Editor

We thank Professor Hutson for his interest in our study and for investigating other possible solutions for this association. Genetics could play...

📅 Jun 07, 2019 articles
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#APSA50: Social Determinants of Health

#APSA50: Social Determinants of Health

This episode is the first in our #APSA50 series, where we teamed up with the Behind the Knife Podcast to cover the 50th Anniversary Meeting of the...

18 listens 📅 Dec 30, 2020 podcasts
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Oxidative DNA Damage and NOX4 Levels in Children with Undescended Testes

Background Undescended testis (UDT) is a common urological disorder. Patients with UDT have a risk of malignancy and infertility. The development...

3 listens 📅 Jun 06, 2019 articles
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