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Potentiation of serotonin signaling leads to increased carbohydrate and lipid absorption in the murine small intestine

AbstractBackgroundEnteric serotonin influences intestinal homeostasis and functions as a mucosal growth factor. Previously, we demonstrated...

📅 Mar 15, 2019 articles
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Down-regulation of MYCN protein by CX-5461 leads to neuroblastoma tumor growth suppression

AbstractPurposeMYCN oncogene amplification is an independent predictor of poor prognosis in neuroblastoma. CX-5461 is a small molecular inhibitor...

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Change in gastrointestinal symptoms over the first 5 years after bariatric surgery in a multicenter cohort of adolescents

AbstractBackgroundRoux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) are effective for weight loss in adolescents with severe...

📅 Mar 15, 2019 articles
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The relationships of surgeon volume and specialty with outcomes following pediatric thyroidectomy

AbstractBackgroundPrevious studies of pediatric thyroidectomies suggest a volume-outcome relationship, but none have focused exclusively on...

📅 Mar 15, 2019 articles
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Should we look for Hirschsprung disease in all children with meconium plug syndrome?

AbstractBackgroundMeconium plug syndrome (MPS) is associated with Hirschsprung disease (HD) in 13–38% of cases. This study sought to assess...

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Noninvasive assessment of liver fibrosis in pediatric intestinal failure patients using liver stiffness measurement by Vibration-Controlled Transient Elastography

AbstractPurposeThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic utility of noninvasive Vibration-Controlled Transient Elastography (VCTE)...

📅 Mar 15, 2019 articles
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Retroperitoneoscopic resection of a T11-L2 right-sided ganglioneuroma

AbstractParaspinal tumors arising from the sympathetic chain include those on the ganglioneuroma–neuroblastoma spectrum. Accurate diagnosis often...

📅 Mar 15, 2019 articles
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Predictors of Need for Liver Transplantation in Children Undergoing Hepatoportoenterostomy for Biliary Atresia

AbstractPurposeThe purpose of this study was to determine perioperative risk factors for need of liver transplantation following...

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Improve Wound Misclassification with Focused Education

Improve Wound Misclassification with Focused Education

Authors Marilyn W. Butler, Sandy Zarosinski and Dagmar Rockstroh describe a standardized training program to improve surgical wound classification...

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Posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy for pediatric adrenal tumors

AbstractBackground/aimsPosterior retroperitoneoscoic adrenalectomy has been reported as an option for adrenal tumor resection but is not commonly...

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Multicenter pre-operative assessment of pediatric ovarian malignancy

AbstractPurposeThe purpose of this study was to develop a pre-operative risk assessment tool for childhood and adolescent ovarian malignancy, in...

📅 Mar 13, 2019 articles
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Human chorionic gonadotrophin hormone for treatment of congenital undescended testis: Anatomical barriers to its success

AbstractBackground/PurposeAlthough the surgical treatment was proved to be the recommended line of management for congenital undescended testis,...

📅 Mar 13, 2019 articles
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Necrotizing enterocolitis in term neonates: A different disease process?

AbstractIntroductionNecrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) has been a long-recognized complication of prematurity, but there is a paucity of studies on...

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Conservative management of urachal anomalies

AbstractPurposeThe purpose of this study was to evaluate trends in management of urachal anomalies at our institution and the safety of...

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors during pregnancy do not increase the risk of Hirschsprung's disease

AbstractPurposeHirschsprung disease (HSCR) is a multifactorial disease. Maternal intake of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) during...

📅 Mar 11, 2019 articles
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Single Site Laparoscopic Hepaticojejunostomy For Giant Choledochal Cyst

Single Site Laparoscopic Hepaticojejunostomy For Giant Choledochal Cyst

Guest video: Professors Long Li and Mei Diao from the Capital Institute of Pediatrics in Beijing, China, demonstrate a single incision...

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Early appendectomy vs. conservative management in complicated acute appendicitis in children: A meta-analysis

AbstractBackgroundNo consensus exists among surgeons regarding the optimal treatment of complicated acute appendicitis in children (CAA). Existing...

4 listens 📅 Mar 09, 2019 articles
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Dithizone-induced Paneth cell disruption significantly decreases intestinal perfusion in the murine small intestine

AbstractPurposeNecrotizing enterocolitis is associated with decreased intestinal perfusion and ischemia. Paneth cells, specialized epithelial...

📅 Mar 09, 2019 articles
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Testicular wedge biopsy for fertility preservation in children at significant risk for azoospermia after gonadotoxic therapy

AbstractBackground/purposeTesticular tissue cryopreservation (TTC) provides an experimental option for fertility preservation for male children at...

📅 Mar 09, 2019 articles
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Association between anemia and postoperative complications in infants undergoing pyloromyotomy

AbstractBackgroundAlthough preoperative anemia has been suggested to predict postsurgical morbidity and mortality among infants

📅 Mar 08, 2019 articles
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Management of long gap esophageal atresia: A systematic review and evidence-based guidelines from the APSA Outcomes and Evidence Based Practice Committee

AbstractBackgroundTreatment of the neonate with long gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) is one of the most challenging scenarios facing pediatric...

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Reply to letter to the editor

We appreciate Dr. Moon's interest in our paper, and we hope this reply can be helpful.

📅 Mar 08, 2019 articles
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Induced, Controlled, Pneumothorax: A Useful Maneuver For Laparoscopic Left...

Induced, Controlled, Pneumothorax: A Useful Maneuver For Laparoscopic Left...

Guest video: Induced, Controlled, Pneumothorax: A Useful Maneuver For Laparoscopic Left Diaphragmatic Eventration Repair - Toselli L., Millán C.,...

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Pediatric ovarian torsion: Follow- up after preservation of ovarian tissue

AbstractBackgroundThe aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of the preservation of ovarian tissue in cases of ovarian torsion.Materials...

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Short-term respiratory outcomes of neonates with symptomatic congenital lung malformations

AbstractIntroductionThe purpose of this study was to evaluate short-term respiratory outcomes in neonates with symptomatic congenital lung...

📅 Mar 07, 2019 articles
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Use of ECMO support in pediatric patients with severe thoracic trauma

AbstractBackgroundExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been used in the non-trauma setting for over 30 years. However, the use of ECMO...

📅 Mar 07, 2019 articles
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Re: “Assessing the long term manometric outcomes in patients with previous laparoscopic anorectoplasty (LARP) and posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP)” by Chung, et al. JPS. Vol. 53, no. 10 October 2018 pp1933–1936

We have read with great interest the article “Assessing the long term manometric outcomes in patients with previous laparoscopic anorectoplasty...

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Clinical features of children with Haddad syndrome: A single-center experience

AbstractBackground/PurposeHaddad syndrome (HS) is a very rare disease considered a form of neurocristopathy. It is characterized by a combination...

📅 Mar 06, 2019 articles
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Level of agreement on postoperative complications after one-stage hypospadias correction comparing medical records and parent reports

AbstractPurposeTo analyze agreement on postoperative complications after hypospadias surgery according to medical records and parents'...

📅 Mar 06, 2019 articles
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The 50th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons

AbstractThis is the report of the 50th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (CAPS) held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada,...

📅 Mar 05, 2019 articles
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Corrigendum to ‘Disparities in Pediatric Gonadal Torsion: Does Gender, Race and Insurance Status Affect Outcomes?’ [J Pediatr Surg 2018;53(7):1392-1395]

The authors regret that the above article, upon revision, was submitted omitting one of the key authors. We thereby request an erratum and...

📅 Feb 17, 2019 articles
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A new variant of type III jejunoileal atresia

AbstractJejunoileal atresia (JIA) is a congenital defect that can result in significant loss of bowel length. The traditional classification of...

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Where to start? Injury prevention priority scores in Canadian children

AbstractPurposeGiven limited resources, it is essential to determine which Mechanisms of Injury (MOIs) to prioritize for injury prevention policy...

📅 Mar 02, 2019 articles
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Intestinal failure associated cholestasis in surgical necrotizing enterocolitis and spontaneous intestinal perforation

AbstractBackgroundSurgery for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and spontaneous intestinal perforation (SIP) is often complicated by intestinal...

📅 Feb 17, 2019 articles
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Congenital heart disease associated with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: A systematic review on incidence, prenatal diagnosis, management, and outcome

AbstractPurposeThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of congenital heart disease (CHD) on infants with congenital diaphragmatic...

📅 Mar 02, 2019 articles
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Novel application of the sewing machine principle; a new simplified intracorporeal suturing technique for pediatric inguinal hernia

AbstractBackgroundThe desire of pediatric surgeon to reduce incision related morbidity and pain while achieving good cosmetic results has recently...

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