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Does Intravenous Acetaminophen Improve Postoperative Pain Control after Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Perforated Appendicitis? A Prospective Randomized Trial

Introduction The recent increased awareness of the dangers of opioids in the United States has highlighted the need to minimize narcotics and...

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Stapled Intestinal Anastomoses with Endoscopic Staplers In Premature Infants

Stapled Intestinal Anastomoses with Endoscopic Staplers In Premature Infants

Dr. Todd Ponsky reviews the article "Stapled Intestinal Anastomoses with Endoscopic Staplers In Premature Infants," by Dr. Muncie, Dr. Blewett and...

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Stapled Intestinal Anastomoses with Endoscopic Staplers In Premature Infants

Stapled Intestinal Anastomoses with Endoscopic Staplers In Premature Infants

Dr. Todd Ponsky reviews the article "Stapled Intestinal Anastomoses with Endoscopic Staplers In Premature Infants," by Dr. Muncie, Dr. Blewett and...

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Optimal timing of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for primary spontaneous pneumothorax in children

AbstractPurposeThere is no consensus in the pediatric surgical community about when to recommend video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for...

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Effects of Neonatal Thoracoscopic Surgery on Tissue Oxygenation: A Pilot Study on (Neuro-) Monitoring and Outcomes

Introduction Multiple reports have questioned the feasibility of neonatal thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and...

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Topical Mitomycin C Application in Pediatric Patients with Recurrent Esophageal Strictures—Report on Unfavorable Results

Objective Recurrent esophageal strictures (ESs) following esophageal atresia repair or caustic ingestion represent a common clinical problem....

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Clinical predictors and prevalence of receiving special preschool/school support in children with repaired esophageal atresia

AbstractBackground/purposeIn a sparsely investigated field, we aimed to evaluate the use of special preschool/school support among children with...

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Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Fundoplications in Pediatric Surgery: Experience Review

Introduction Laparoscopic fundoplicature for gastroesophageal reflux disease has become the gold standard because of the improvement of...

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Choledochal Cyst and Malignancy: A Plea for Lifelong Follow-Up

Previous research has confirmed that patients with choledochal cyst have an elevated risk of cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder carcinoma. Current...

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A critical review of recent clinical practice guidelines on management of cryptorchidism

AbstractBackground/purposeLimited efforts have been made in assessing the qualities of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) on cryptorchidism...

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Laparoscopic adrenalectomy in children: A 25-case series and review of the literature

AbstractBackgroundLaparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) is the gold standard and is widely performed in adults, but its use in children is relatively...

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Deficiency of receptor-interacting protein kinase 3 (RIPK3) attenuates inflammation and organ injury in neonatal sepsis

AbstractIntroductionSepsis is the third leading cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates. Sepsis in neonates is characterized as the systemic...

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Differentiating abdominal procedures in pediatric surgery: The inadequacy of current procedural terminology codes

AbstractIntroductionThe ability to use detailed, accurate current procedural terminology (CPT) codes is a key component of effective research. We...

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Management of neonates with right-sided aortic arch and esophageal atresia: International survey on IPEG AND ESPES members´ experience

AbstractAimThe optimum surgical approach of neonates with right-sided aortic arch (RAA) and esophageal atresia (EA)/tracheoesophageal fistula...

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Primary or Redo Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty without a Stoma: To Feed or Not to Feed?

Introduction Repair of anorectal malformations (ARMs), primarily or with a reoperation, may be performed in certain circumstances without a...

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Survey of the American Pediatric Surgical Association on cannulation practices in pediatric ECMO

AbstractAimsExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a commonly used modality of life support for children with cardiopulmonary failure....

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Perinatal hemorrhage from ulceration of the umbilical cord: A potentially catastrophic association with duodenal and jejunal obstruction

AbstractPurposeThe purpose of this study is to review published reports and contribute new cases of umbilical cord ulceration (UCU) with perinatal...

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Puestow Procedure for the Management of Pediatric Chronic Pancreatitis

Objective Recurrent pancreatitis significantly impacts childhood development and quality of life. Our goal was to evaluate the efficacy of the...

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Chewing Function in Children with Repaired Esophageal Atresia–Tracheoesophageal Fistula

Introduction Feeding problems are common in children with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula (EA–TEF); however, chewing disorders,...

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Excellent prognosis of patients with intermediate-risk neuroblastoma and residual tumor postchemotherapy

AbstractBackground/purposeThe prognosis of patients with intermediate-risk neuroblastoma is favorable; therefore, a reduction therapy is desired....

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Assessing the long term manometric outcomes in patients with previous laparoscopic anorectoplasty (LARP) and posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP)

AbstractBackground/purposeThe objective of this study is to compare the long term manometric outcomes in patients with previous laparoscopic...

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Surgical excision is the treatment of choice for cervical lymphatic malformations with mediastinal expansion

AbstractBackgroundLymphatic malformations (LMs) in the mediastinum are uncommon. However, cervical LMs may expand into the mediastinum. The aim of...

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Severe Trampoline Injuries: Incidence and Risk Factors in Children and Adolescents

Introduction Severe trampoline injuries in children and adolescents are rare; however, minor injuries are common and their incidence is...

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Pediatric Abdominal Challenges in Non-Pediatric Hospitals: Pediatric Trauma...

Pediatric Abdominal Challenges in Non-Pediatric Hospitals: Pediatric Trauma...

Experts across the country joined for this three part series on issues in pediatric trauma, from evaluation of the pediatric abdomen following...

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Evaluation of the Pediatric Abdomen-Who needs a CT for Blunt Abdominal...

Evaluation of the Pediatric Abdomen-Who needs a CT for Blunt Abdominal...

Experts across the country joined for this three part series on issues in pediatric trauma, from evaluation of the pediatric abdomen following...

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Outcomes of laparoscopic and open surgery in children with and without congenital heart disease

AbstractBackgroundChildren with congenital heart disease (CHD) often require noncardiac surgery. We compared outcomes following open and...

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Hepatoblastoma

Hepatoblastoma

This is an interactive discussion between Todd Ponsky, MD and Max Langham, MD on the management of hepatoblastomas.  Dr. Max Langham is a...

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Duhamel operation vs. transanal endorectal pull-through procedure for Hirschsprung disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

AbstractObjectiveTo compare treatment outcomes in children with Hirschsprung's disease who underwent treatment using the Duhamel or TERPT surgical...

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Surgical exploration for impalpable testis: Which should be first, inguinal exploration or laparoscopic abdominal exploration?

AbstractPurposeTo discuss an optimal surgical approach for impalpable testis in children, our own treatment results and those reported in the...

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Urology Part I

Urology Part I

This podcast is a discussion between Dr. Todd Ponsky and Dr. Patricio C. Gargollo,  the Senior Associate Consultant Pediatric Urologist at the...

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Pediatric Urology Part I

Pediatric Urology Part I

This podcast is a discussion between Dr. Todd Ponsky and Dr. Patricio C. Gargollo, the Senior Associate Consultant Pediatric Urologist at the Mayo...

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Postoperative outcomes in vedolizumab-treated pediatric patients undergoing abdominal operations for inflammatory bowel disease

AbstractIntroductionRecent studies have found vedolizumab to be an independent predictor of increased rates of postoperative complications and...

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Laparoscopic Treatment of Hydrocele of the Canal of Nuck in Pediatric Patients

Introduction Hydrocele of the canal of Nuck (HCN) causes an inguinal swelling in pediatric females similar to that observed in case of inguinal...

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The effect of gestational age on clinical and radiological presentation of necrotizing enterocolitis

AbstractBackground/purposeTo test the hypothesis that clinical and radiological features of necrotizing enterocolitis vary with gestational age in...

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Testicular tumors in prepubescent patients

AbstractBackground/purposePediatric testicular tumors are rare, constituting only 1% of all pediatric solid tumors. Single-institution studies...

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Idiopathic constipation: A challenging but manageable problem

AbstractPurposeA protocol to treat idiopathic constipation is presented.MethodsA contrast enema is performed in every patient and, when indicated,...

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