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Management of total colonic duplication: retrospective single institution Chinese study

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Quick Literature Updates Episode 20

We’re back with 20th episode of "Quick Literature Updates" the podcast series that delivers the latest updates in pediatric surgery literature in...

Multicentre retrospective analysis of lung function impairment and risks for restrictive syndrome during childhood after type III esophageal atresia repair

To identify the factors that result in a restrictive ventilatory impairment during childhood following type III esophageal atresia (EA) repair.

Cancer surveillance in biliary atresia patients with native liver survival: Standardizing monitoring and follow-up

Reoperation related to Roux-en-Y jejunal limb after hepaticojejunostomy of choledochal cyst

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Treatment outcomes in pediatric empyema: a retrospective observational study from a tertiary center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Association of vesicoureteric reflux and urolithiasis: single center experience in pediatric inpatients and review of the literature

To investigate the potential influence of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) on stone formation in children.

ChatGPT-4o in Enhancing Informed Consent in Pediatric Surgical Practice

Informed consent (IC), beyond being a foundation of surgical practice, is a fundamental principle of high-quality healthcare. However, its proper...

SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF TRACHEOBRONCHOMALACIA IN CHILDREN: INDICATIONS, RESULTS AND TECHNIQUES BASED ON A LARGE CASE SERIES

Pediatric tracheobronchomalacia (TBM) may require surgical treatment for a range of symptoms, from chronic barking cough to severe respiratory...

Prevalence and risk factors of feeding difficulties in children with delayed reconstruction of esophageal atresia: a Swedish nationwide study

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Sacrococcygeal teratomas in children and adolescents – a Danish 26-year retrospective cohort study

To describe the incidence and assess the outcome and risk of long-term sequelae of sacrococcygeal teratomas (SCTs) in children and adolescents in Denmark.

Laparoscopic “TOUSSEN” fundoplication for pediatric gastroesophageal reflux disease: a new modified technique gentle as Toupet and solid as Nissen?

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Vaginal and cervical tumors in children and adolescents: a SEER population-based study

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Effects of virtual reality on pain, anxiety, and delirium in pediatric surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Low plasma sodium concentration as a predictor of perforated Acute Appendicitis in children: A retrospective study in a low-middle income country setting

Low plasma sodium concentration (p-Na) can predict perforation in children with acute appendicitis (AA) in middle-high income settings (MHIS),...

Megacalycosis – Challenges in management and long-term functional follow-up

Megacalycosis is a rare non-obstructive congenital anomaly of the kidneys. The underlying pathogenesis has not yet been understood. Theories...

Clinical utility of the maximum area of detrusor tracing measurement in the urodynamic studies in paediatric population

The calculation of continuous measurement of the area under the curve generated by the detrusor pressure tracing is a new promising parameter that...

SYSTEMIC AND PERITONEAL EFFECTS OF PNEUMOPERITONEUM IN PEDIATRIC LAPAROSCOPY

Laparoscopy is a standard procedure for both children and adults. However, the potential effects of CO2 insufflation on the peritoneum remain...

Cloacal exstrophy management in a  low- and middle-income country (LMIC): comparative outcomes of direct versus staged closure and a multidisciplinary risk-stratified protocol

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HOSPITAL VOLUME AND OUTCOME IN THE TREATMENT OF CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA IN GERMANY – OBSERVATIONAL STUDY USING NATIONAL HOSPITAL DISCHARGE DATA FROM 2016 TO 2023

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a critical malformation, with the neonatal period being particularly challenging and associated with high...

Multicenter study on early predictors of biliary atresia outcomes

To compare liver biochemistry, aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (APRI) and patient characteristics for prediction of biliary...

From past to present: A bibliometric and visualized study of the most impactful publications on congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a severe birth defect characterized by significant infant mortality and morbidity. While numerous...

Formal fertility preservation program facilitates equitable fertility care among pediatric oncology and stem cell transplant patients

Clinical guidelines recommend discussing infertility risk and referral to fertility preservation (FP) specialists in all patients facing cancer...

Role of urodynamics in predicting fecal incontinence in spina bifida and spinal cord injury patients

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Comment on: Bringing Diagnostic Accuracy Back Into Focus: The Case of APRi in Biliary Atresia

At the core of any diagnostic accuracy study lies the principle of discrimination—the ability of a biomarker or test to correctly classify...

Aspartate Aminotransferase-to-Platelet Ratio Index (APRi) as Biomarker for Liver Damage in Biliary Atresia (BA): A Meta-analysis

We appreciate the opportunity to respond to the letter titled "Bringing Diagnostic Accuracy Back into Focus: The Case of APRI in Biliary Atresia”...

DEFINING AN ANASTOMOTIC STRICTURE FOLLOWING OESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA REPAIR

Babies who have undergone repair of an oesophageal atresia may have the anastomosis dilated, often more than once. The number of times a baby...

Complications after surgery for anorectal malformations: An ARM-Net Consortium registry study

Establishing the incidence and types of complications following surgical intervention for ARM, primarily after reconstruction. Patient- and...

Colorectal Quiz: Episode 48 - Anal Stenosis

In this episode of the Colorectal Quiz, Drs. Marc Levitt, Jason Frischer, and special guest Dr. Julia Grabowski from Lurie Children’s dive deep...

Laparoscopic Pediatric Hernia Repair 2025

Full 2025 Laparoscopic Pediatric Hernia Repair Event

Does the absence of hypertrophic nerves on rectal biopsy predict long-segment or total colonic aganglionosis?

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Complications and Long-Term Outcomes of Patients with Cloacal Malformation After Bowel Neovagina Creation

Up to 60% of patients with a cloacal malformation have a Mullerian anomaly. In cases where the vagina is absent or cannot reach the perineum, an...

Update Course Rewind: 2024 Top Ten Key Takeaways

Join us for a highlight reel of the Top 10 Key Takeaways from the 12th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery. This session covers the latest...

ROBOT-ASSISTED SURGERY IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS: RESULTS OF A FRENCH MULTICENTER STUDY ON 1401 PATIENTS

Establishing a robotic program in pediatric surgery remains challenging, with evidence-based practices still evolving. Over the last five years,...

Simple vs. Complex Gastroschisis Outcomes: 30-Year Multicenter Review

Gastroschisis is a congenital abdominal wall defect that has increased in prevalence at birth globally over the past three decades. Despite...

Vascular Surgery in Children

What comprises vascular disease in children? Who is best suited to care for them? And where should this care be provided? These are the questions...