Podcast Library

Congenital Esophageal Atresia—Surgical Treatment Results in the Context of Quality of Life

Introduction Esophageal atresia (EA) is one of the most frequent congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal tract. The aim of the study was...

Complex gastroschisis: Clinical spectrum and neonatal outcomes at a referral center

AbstractAim of the studyTo evaluate the outcomes of neonates with complex gastroschisis (GC), and correlate outcomes with each type of...

Inguinal hernia in preterms in neonatal intensive care units: Optimal timing of herniorrhaphy and necessity of contralateral exploration in unilateral presentation

AbstractBackgroundWe sought to determine the optimal timing of IH repair in preterms and the need for routine contralateral...

A 10-year retrospective review of perioperative mortality in pediatric general surgery at Ile-Ife Hospital, Nigeria

AbstractBackground/PurposeThe analysis of perioperative mortality as well as surgery- and anesthesia-related death in pediatric patients may serve...

Gene expression profiling coupled with Connectivity Map database mining reveals potential therapeutic drugs for Hirschsprung disease

AbstractBackgroundHirschsprung disease (HD) is a congenital intestinal anomaly resulting from a failure to form enteric ganglia in the lower...

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is associated with nonscrotal testes

AbstractBackgroundCongenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare birth defect with a high mortality and morbidity. Nonscrotal testes (NST) are...

A novel image-based system for risk stratification in patients with desmoplastic small round cell tumor

AbstractBackgroundDesmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT) is an aggressive soft tissue sarcoma affecting children and young adults with 5-year...

Reality check: What happens when patients with anorectal malformations grow up? A pilot study of medical care transition from the adult patient perspective

AbstractBackgroundThere has been an increased focus on transition of pediatric and adolescent patients to adult centered care. For patients with...

Incidence and outcomes of pediatric extremity melanoma: A propensity score matched SEER study

AbstractBackgroundThere is a paucity of literature on treatment of melanoma in children with surgical management extrapolated from adult...

Surgical practice and outcome in 711 neonates and infants undergoing hernia repair in a large multicenter RCT: Secondary results from the GAS Study

AbstractBackgroundThe GAS study is an international RCT to evaluate neurodevelopmental outcome comparing general plus regional anesthesia versus...

Ostomy in continuity: A novel approach for the management of children with complex short bowel syndrome

AbstractIntroductionDespite medical and surgical management, a subset of children with short bowel syndrome (SBS) who have discrepancy between...

Endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment versus total excision with primary closure for sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease in the pediatric population

AbstractPurposeTo evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Endoscopic Pilonidal Sinus Treatment (EPSiT) in the pediatric population and compare it...

Lymphatic Anomalies

This podcast is an interactive discussion about lymphatic malformations between Dr. Todd Ponsky, Dr. Belinda Dickie, Dr. Steve Fishman and Dr....

Lymphatic Anomalies

This podcast is an interactive discussion about lymphatic malformations between Dr. Todd Ponsky, Dr. Belinda Dickie, Dr. Steve Fishman and Dr....

Surgical Site Infection in a Tertiary Neonatal Surgery Centre

Introduction Surgical site infection (SSI) is a key performance indicator to assess the quality of surgical care. Incidence and risk factors for...

Longitudinal analysis of hospital charges following injury in a level 1 pediatric trauma system

AbstractBackgroundThe treatment of injured children contributes substantially to the financial burden of a health care system. The purpose of this...

Surgery of Neonates: What's New in Dealing with Perioperative Complications?

Diagnosis and treatment of 34 cases of congenital tracheobronchial cartilage remnants of esophagus

AbstractPurposeTo describe the diagnosis and treatment of 34 cases of congenital tracheobronchial cartilage remnants of esophagus.MethodsThe...

Achieving urinary continence in cloacal exstrophy: The surgical cost

AbstractIntroductionCloacal exstrophy (CE) is a severe midline congenital abnormality that requires numerous surgical corrections to achieve an...

Changes in resting pulmonary function testing over time after the Nuss procedure: A systematic review and meta-analysis

AbstractBackgroundPectus excavatum, the most common congenital chest wall deformity in pediatric patients, leads to pulmonary dysfunction. There...

Overfeeding-associated hyperglycemia and injury-response homeostasis in critically ill neonates

AbstractBackgroundInjury severity induces a proportionate acute metabolic stress response, associated with increased risk of hyperglycemia. We...

Health literacy and health-related quality of life in patients with anorectal malformations: A comparison between a charity hospital in Honduras and a tertiary care center in the United States

AbstractBackground/purposeWe conduct an annual medical mission to Hospital Ruth Paz para Niños Quemados y Cirugía Pediátrica in Honduras to...

Single-stage repair of rectoperineal and rectovestibular fistulae can be safely delayed beyond the neonatal period

AbstractPurposeWe sought to examine the short-term outcomes following single-stage repair of rectoperineal and rectovestibular fistulae in infants...

Subcutaneoscopic Excision of External Angular Dermoid Cysts: Our Covert Scar Approach in 11 Cases

Introduction External angular dermoid cysts, or epidermoid inclusion cysts, are a common subcutaneous tumor of the head and neck. For the majority...

Mandatory imaging in the work-up of children suspected of having appendicitis reduces the rate of unnecessary surgeries

AbstractObjectiveIn children, the diagnosis "acute appendicitis" is difficult. In 2010, a new Dutch appendicitis guideline was published with the...

A retrospective multicenter study of the natural history of fetal ovarian cysts

AbstractAimWe investigated the natural history of fetal ovarian cysts to estimate the risk of torsion according to size.MethodsCases were...

Pediatric Ovarian Tumors Video Podcast

An interactive discussion between Dr. Ponsky and Dr. Rescorla about the management of ovarian tumors in pediatric patients. Dr. Frederick Rescorla...

Ovarian Tumors Video Podcast

An interactive discussion between Dr. Ponsky and Dr. Rescorla about the management of ovarian tumors in pediatric patients. Dr. Frederick Rescorla...

Role of Routine Dilatations after Anorectal Reconstruction—Comparison of Two Tertiary Centers

Aim Regular anal dilatations are commonly recommended in the postoperative management following posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) in...

Treatment of Unstable Pediatric Tibia Shaft Fractures in Finland

Background Surgical treatment of pediatric tibia shaft fractures has gained popularity despite closed reduction and cast-immobilization providing...

JPS Hats Off!

Hats Off: A Study of Different Operating Room Headgear Assessed by Environmental Quality Indicators Abstract presented at the American College of...

Modified Multivisceral Transplantation with Native Spleen Removal in Rats

Background Modified multivisceral transplantation (MMVTx) refers to the use of a graft that includes all abdominal organs except the liver. The...

Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia in infants: Comparison with open hernia repair

AbstractPurposeThis study aimed to evaluate the usefulness of laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia (LR) in infants in comparison with open...

Deferoxamine preconditioning activated hypoxia-inducible factor-1α and MyD88-dependent Toll-like receptor 4 signaling in intestinal stem cells

AbstractBackground/PurposeToll-like receptors (TLRs) are important regulators of innate immunity, and TLR4 pathway can regulate the survival,...

Primary Closure versus Bedside Silo and Delayed Closure for Gastroschisis: A Truncated Prospective Randomized Trial

Background We report a prospective randomized trial comparing primary closure (PC) to bedside silo and delayed closure (DC) for babies with...

Efficacy of Epidural Analgesia after Laparotomy in Children

Background Epidural analgesia (EDA) is used as postoperative pain treatment in children, but little is known about its efficacy after laparotomy...