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Long-Term Effectiveness of Antireflux Surgery in Esophageal Atresia Patients

Introduction Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common morbidity after esophageal atresia (EA) repair, and the antireflux procedure (ARP)...

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The Outcome of the Single Step Questionnaire in Pectus Excavatum Patients is Phase Dependent

Background Pectus excavatum (PE) is the most common chest wall deformity. Patients with PE may have cosmetic complaints, restricted physical...

📅 Mar 03, 2019 articles
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Optimizing postoperative follow-up in pediatric surgery (OFIPS)

AbstractBackground/PurposeThe purpose of the study was to determine variables associated with attending postoperative clinic follow-up (POFU) in...

📅 Feb 28, 2019 articles
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Transport on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for congenital diaphragmatic hernia: A unique center experience

AbstractBackgroundSupport on Extracorporeal oxygenation membrane (ECMO) represents the last therapeutic option in the management of respiratory...

2 listens 📅 Feb 28, 2019 articles
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Long-term outcomes of ultrashort bowel syndrome due to malrotation with midgut volvulus managed at an interdisciplinary pediatric intestinal rehabilitation center

AbstractPurposeThe purpose of this study was to describe long-term outcomes of pediatric-onset ultrashort bowel syndrome owing to midgut volvulus...

📅 Feb 28, 2019 articles
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Mechanical Bowel Preparation versus No Preparation in Duhamel Procedure in Children with Hirschsprung's Disease

Introduction Mechanical bowel prep (MBP) prior to surgical treatment of Hirschsprung's disease (HSCR) has been a great problem of pediatric...

5 listens 📅 Mar 01, 2019 articles
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Spaced Education Improves the Retention of Laparoscopic Suturing Skills: A Randomized Controlled Study

Background Spaced learning has been shown to be superior in complex motor skill acquisition like laparoscopic suturing and knot tying. By using a...

📅 Mar 01, 2019 articles
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Helicobacter pylori prevalence: Are the data totally reliable?

A recent retrospective study on Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) prevalence was carried out from 2005 to 2017 on all children who underwent...

📅 Feb 27, 2019 articles
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Variation in postoperative narcotic prescribing after pediatric appendectomy

AbstractBackgroundOveruse of prescription opioids by both pediatric and adult patients has garnered significant attention in recent years....

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The presence of a hernia sac in isolated congenital diaphragmatic hernia is associated with less disease severity: A retrospective cohort study

AbstractIntroductionWe aimed to determine if the presence of a hernia sac in neonates with isolated congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) was...

📅 Feb 27, 2019 articles
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Pediatric gastric adenocarcinoma: A National Cancer Data Base review

AbstractPurposeWe sought to compare the presentation, management, and outcomes in gastric adenocarcinoma cancer for pediatric and adult...

📅 Feb 27, 2019 articles
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Reply to letter to the editor

Thank you very much for the interest of Pena, et al, in our paper. Their valuable comments are highly appreciated. Laparoscopic anorectoplasty...

📅 Feb 27, 2019 articles
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Multifocal hepatoblastoma: What is the risk of recurrent disease in the remnant liver?

AbstractPurposeMultifocal hepatoblastoma (HB) is often treated with total hepatectomy and transplantation owing to concerns of surgical...

📅 Feb 26, 2019 articles
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Impact of practice change on intestinal perforation risk for pediatric gastrojejunostomy tube placement

AbstractBackgroundGastrojejunostomy tubes (GJTs) have been associated with intestinal perforation in children

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Factors influencing the incidence of Hirschsprung associated enterocolitis (HAEC)

AbstractPurposeThis study aims to characterize risk factors for Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis (HAEC). We hypothesize that earlier...

📅 Feb 25, 2019 articles
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MPGES-1 derived PGE2 inhibits cell migration by regulating ARP2/3 in the pathogenesis of Hirschsprung disease

AbstractBackgroundWe previously studied the metabolomics, transcriptomics and proteomics of intestinal tissue of Hirschsprung disease (HSCR)...

📅 Feb 25, 2019 articles
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Hirschsprung's disease and Down syndrome: From the reappraisal of risk factors to the impact of surgery

AbstractIntroductionThe association of Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) and Down Syndrome (DS) is not uncommon (HSCR+DS). This paper aims at reporting...

📅 Feb 25, 2019 articles
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Postoperative noninvasive ventilation and complications in esophageal atresia–tracheoesophageal fistula

AbstractPurposeThis study examines the impact of postoperative noninvasive ventilation strategies on outcomes in esophageal...

📅 Feb 25, 2019 articles
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High-resolution manometric guidance during laparoscopic Heller myotomy: Impact on quality of life and symptom severity for children with achalasia

AbstractBackgroundHigh-resolution esophageal manometry (HREM) during laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM) with fundoplication for achalasia allows...

2 listens 📅 Feb 24, 2019 articles
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Evolution and Outcomes of a Canadian Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Program

AbstractPurposeAn interdisciplinary obesity management program was established in 2007 at our quaternary hospital, including bariatric surgery for...

📅 Feb 24, 2019 articles
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The evolution of the serial transverse enteroplasty for pediatric short bowel syndrome at a single institution

AbstractPurposeThe serial transverse enteroplasty (STEP) tapers and lengthens the gut to improve adaptation. Mortality has decreased with...

2 listens 📅 Feb 24, 2019 articles
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Outcomes of extracorporeal, transumbilical versus intracorporeal laparoscopic appendectomy for acute uncomplicated appendicitis in children and adolescents: A retrospective observational cohort study

AbstractBackgroundAn extracorporeal (ECA), transumbilical appendectomy has been proposed as a treatment for appendicitis. This study assessed the...

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Factors associated with early peritoneal dialysis catheter malfunction

AbstractBackgroundPeritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter obstruction often leads to surgical revision and may require transition to hemodialysis. The...

📅 Feb 23, 2019 articles
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The Canadian pediatric surgery workforce: A 5-year prospective study

AbstractBackgroundIn 2014, a survey study of the Canadian pediatric surgery workforce predicted a need for 2 new pediatric surgeons/yr. in Canada....

📅 Feb 21, 2019 articles
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Letter to the Editor

The recent article by Taylor et al. [1] set out to describe the incidence, timing, and predictors of recurrence following inguinal hernia repair...

📅 Feb 21, 2019 articles
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Demographic factors affecting parental attitudes to clinical research in pediatric surgery: A pilot study

AbstractPurposeThe purpose of this study was to evaluate demographic factors impacting parental attitudes to clinical research in pediatric...

📅 Feb 20, 2019 articles
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Management of ovarian lesions diagnosed during infancy

AbstractPurposePrior studies of infant ovarian cysts have recommended intervention for those larger than 4 cm. We reviewed the natural history and...

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Should you pick the PICC? Prolonged use of peripherally inserted central venous catheters in children with intestinal failure

AbstractPurposeProlonged central vascular access is a source of significant morbidity in children with intestinal failure (IF). In an effort to...

📅 Feb 20, 2019 articles
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Cystic fibrosis and portal hypertension: Distal splenorenal shunt can prevent the need for future liver transplant

AbstractBackgroundThe management of portal hypertension (PHT) in children with well compensated cirrhosis and cystic fibrosis (CF) is...

1 listens 📅 Feb 19, 2019 articles
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Incidence and prevalence of congenital anomalies in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review

AbstractBackgroundIn the absence of robust data from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), most disease burden estimates and related resource...

📅 Feb 19, 2019 articles
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Risk-stratification enables accurate single-center outcomes assessment in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)

AbstractBackgroundManagement of CDH is highly variable from center to center, as are patient outcomes. The purpose of this study was to examine...

📅 Feb 19, 2019 articles
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Safety of mucous fistula refeeding in neonates with functional short bowel syndrome: A retrospective review

AbstractPurposeMucous fistula (MF) refeeding of proximal stoma effluent in neonates after small bowel resection can promote nutrient absorption...

1 listens 📅 Feb 19, 2019 articles
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The effects of tracheal occlusion on Wnt signaling in a rabbit model of congenital diaphragmatic hernia

AbstractPurposeTracheal occlusion (TO) reverses pulmonary hypoplasia (PH) in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), but its mechanism of action...

📅 Feb 19, 2019 articles
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A transition to discipline curriculum for pediatric surgery trainees: Evaluation of a pediatric surgery boot camp from 2017 to 2018

AbstractIntroductionBoot camps seek to impart knowledge and skills for individuals entering new roles. We sought to evaluate knowledge, skills,...

📅 Feb 19, 2019 articles
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Management preferences in ECMO mode for congenital diaphragmatic hernia

AbstractPurposeThe purpose of this study was to identify management preferences that may exist in the care of infants with CDH receiving ECMO with...

📅 Feb 18, 2019 articles
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Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons' state of wellness

AbstractThe following is a summary of the fourth Ein Panel Debate Session from the 50th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Pediatric...

📅 Feb 18, 2019 articles
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