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Bilateral hydrosalpinx in patients with Hirschsprung’s disease

AbstractPurposeHirschsprung's disease (HD) is uncommon in females. There are very few reports on the patients' obstetric and gynecological...

Factors associated with ultrasound-guided water enema reduction for pediatric intussusception in resource-limited setting: potential predictive role of thrombocytosis and anemia

AbstractBackground/purposeAlthough ultrasound-guided hydrostatic reduction (USGHR) is increasingly used in managing pediatric intussusception,...

Decellularized human fetal intestine as a bioscaffold for regeneration of the rabbit bladder submucosa

AbstractPurposeWe aim to report a method to create a natural acellular scaffold from human fetal small intestine for augmentation cystoplasty in...

Vincristine resistance in relapsed neuroblastoma can be efficiently overcome by Smac mimetic LCL161 treatment

AbstractPurposeIn spite of good initial therapy response neuroblastomas often spread to distant organs or relapse after periods of remission....

Mortality after emergency abdominal operations in premature infants

AbstractContext/backgroundTo determine risk of 30-day mortality for premature infants undergoing abdominal operations during the first 2 months of...

The incidence of associated abnormalities in patients with sacrococcygeal teratoma

AbstractBackgroundGross genetic causes for SCT are unknown; however, it might be associated with other abnormalities. We assessed the incidence of...

Continuous hemoglobin monitoring in pediatric trauma patients with solid organ injury

AbstractBackground/PurposeHemoglobin monitoring is required in pediatric trauma patients with solid organ injury. We hypothesized that noninvasive...

The utility of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis and management of pediatric benign ovarian lesions

AbstractBackgroundThe utility of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis and management of pediatric ovarian lesions has not been well...

Gonocyte transformation in a congenitally cryptorchid rat is normal and may be similar to the situation reported in human acquired cryptorchidism

AbstractBackgroundIn congenital undescended testis (UDT) in humans, thermal insult damages early germ cell development during mini-puberty...

Reliability of Glasgow Coma Score in pediatric trauma patients

AbstractBackgroundDiscordant assessments of Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) following trauma can result in inappropriate triage. This study sought to...

Neurodevelopmental outcomes of infants with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula

AbstractBackgroundEsophageal atresia with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) is a complex disorder, and most outcome data are confined...

Structural airway abnormalities contribute to dysphagia in children with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula

AbstractBackgroundLong-term dysphagia occurs in up to 50% of repaired esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) patients. The...

Epidemiological characteristics of Hirschsprung’s disease (HSCR): Results of a case series of fifty patients from Bangladesh

AbstractBackgroundThe epidemiology of Hirschsprung's disease (HSCR) in Bangladesh has never been studied. The aim of this study was to determine...

Predictive value of oxygenation index for outcomes in left-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia

AbstractBackground & objectivesCongenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This study compares...

Full-thickness rectal biopsy in children suspicious for Hirschsprung's disease is safe and yields a low number of insufficient biopsies

AbstractIntroductionThe diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease (HD) relies on the histological demonstration of aganglionosis in the bowel wall....

Adolescent Bariatric Surgery: Pediatric Obesity 2017

Dr. Tom Inge discusses the role of bariatric surgery in the adolescent patient population, including the recent evidence behind it. He also...

Welcome & Introduction: Pediatric Obesity 2017

Dr. Mark Wulkan, Dr. Stephanie Walsh, and Dr. Christopher Bolling introduce the faculty involved in the 2017 Pediatric Obesity course.

Nutrition Journal Club: Pediatric Obesity 2017

Kristen Fuller, MS, RDN, LD, CSP, reviews the role of apps that use photos to motivate weight loss, with the article "Is a Picture Worth a...

Public Policies to Address Obesity: Pediatric Obesity 2017

Dr. Kelly Brownell reviews how public policy affects obesity in the United States, and interventions to help reduce its prevalence.

Exercise Journal Club: Pediatric Obesity 2017

Jodi DeModna, MS, reviews the importance of exercise in the management of pediatric obesity through the article "From Kindergarten through Second...

Social Determinants of Health: Pediatric Obesity 2017

Dr. Christopher Bolling discusses the determinants in the development of childhood obesity, including toxic stress and epigenetics, and resources...

Pharmacology: Pediatric Obesity 2017

Dr. Claudia Fox discusses various options for pharmacologic therapy for the management of pediatric obesity.

AAP Policy for Adolescent Bariatric Surgery: Pediatric Obesity 2017

Dr. Marc Michalsky discusses the development of the AAP Policy Statement for adolescent bariatric surgery.

Psychology Journal Club: Pediatric Obesity 2017

Sheethal Reddy, PhD, reviews social and emotional problems and parenting styles in childhood obesity, with the article "Early Child...

Eating Disorders: Pediatric Obesity 2017

Dr. Christine Wood discusses the AAP Policy on the role of eating disorders in adolescent obesity.

Rapid Fire and Conclusion: Pediatric Obesity 2017

Dr. Mark Wulkan moderates a multidisciplinary rapid-fire session reviewing topics discussed throughout the day's course.

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Lung function and pulmonary artery blood flow following prenatal maternal retinoic acid and imatinib in the nitrofen model of congenital diaphragmatic hernia

AbstractBackgroundLung and pulmonary vascular maldevelopment in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) results in significant morbidity and...

An immunohistochemical analysis of the effects of androgen receptor knock out on gubernacular differentiation in the mouse

AbstractAimCryptorchidism affects 2%–4% of newborn boys and causes infertility and cancer. While normal androgen function is required for...

Controversies in the management of ovarian tumours in prepubertal children — A BAPS and UK CCLG Surgeons Cancer Group National Survey

AbstractBackgroundNo clear treatment and follow-up protocols have been established for prepubertal patients with ovarian tumours. The lack of...

Outcome of initially nonoperative treatment for acute simple appendicitis in children

AbstractPurposeTo compare the outcome of initially nonoperative treatment with immediate appendectomy for simple appendicitis in...

Does application of topical steroids for lichen sclerosus (balanitis xerotica obliterans) affect the rate of circumcision? A systematic review

AbstractPurposeTo determine whether treatment of lichen sclerosus et atrophicus (LS), with topical steroids reduces the rate of...

Vascular ring: Early and long-term mortality and morbidity after surgical repair

AbstractBackgroundVascular ring is a rare cause of recurrent respiratory infections, dysphagia and stridor. Surgical repair is considered safe but...

The management of pediatric renovascular hypertension: a single center experience and review of the literature

AbstractIntroductionRenal artery occlusive disease is poorly characterized in children; treatments include medications, endovascular techniques,...

Clearance of tunneled central venous catheter associated blood stream infections in children

AbstractBackgroundThe optimal time to reinsert central venous catheters (tCVC) after a documented central line associated blood stream infection...

Posterior Tracheopexy For Severe Tracheomalacia

Dr. Ian Glenn and Dr. Todd Ponsky give a two minute review of "posterior tracheopexy for severe tracheomalacia," and article published in the...