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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...

World Pediatric Surgery Day on 7th April: a global advocacy initiative by World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons (WOFAPS)

Publisher’s Note

The Publisher would like to note that the article titled “Report of the Annual Meeting of the 2024 AAP Section on Surgery (SoSu): J Pediatr Surg...

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Postnatal outcomes of sonographically suspected isolated congenital lung anomalies

Introduction Methods Results Discussion

Comments on the “Risk factors of bowel perforation in neonates with Hirschsprung disease”

Multidisciplinary tumor boards in pediatric surgical oncology: a systematic review of approaches in low- and middle-income countries

Implementation of ERAS protocol in pediatric colostomy closure: a randomized clinical trial

Purpose Methods Results Conclusion

Comment on: “Comparing the efficacy of video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) vs intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy in children with pleural empyema” by Omid et al.

A note on the history of Hirschsprung’s disease, and an over 120 years apology

Screening Practices for Müllerian Anomalies in Patients With Known Renal or Urologic Anomalies: A Retrospective Chart Review

Approximately 20–40 % of females diagnosed with renal anomalies will have a coexistent Müllerian anomaly. Müllerian anomalies can have significant...

Intestinal Dysmotility and the Risk of Volvulus Following Omega-jejunostomy Tube Placement in Children

Gastric dysmotility complicates enteral feeding in children, often requiring distal feeding access. While nasoduodenal and gastrojejunostomy tubes...

Minimizing variance in pediatric patients after repair of anorectal malformations

Purpose Methods Results Conclusion

A Report on Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation for Fertility Preservation in Children: Confirmation of Germ Cell Preservation and Few Surgical Complications

Testicular tissue cryopreservation (TTC) is an experimental method for fertility preservation in pediatric patients facing a fertility threatening...

Letter to “Incidence of urethrocutaneous fistula after distal and midshaft hypospadias repair does not differ among patients treated with or without a protective second‑layer: single tertiary centre experience’’

Invited Commentary for: A Report on Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation for Fertility Preservation in Children: Confirmation of Germ Cell Preservation and Few Surgical Complications

The increasing survival rates for pediatric cancer patients have shifted the focus towards long-term quality of life, with fertility preservation...

Assessment of Müllerian Patency in Patients with Cloacal Anomaly using Saline Pertubation: A Retrospective Cohort Study

36-41% of females with cloaca experience menstrual obstruction, which can result in significant morbidity. No established evaluation exists to...

Can we do less? A review of imaging practices for evaluating cervical spine injuries in pediatric blunt trauma patients

Purpose Methods Results Conclusion

The role of ultrasonography in detecting and classifying anorectal malformations in neonates: a retrospective study of 30 cases

Background Objectives Material and methods Results Conclusions

What Every Pediatric Surgeon Should Know About Anti-DEI Rhetoric

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have emerged as critical components of modern healthcare. Pediatric surgery, given its complex...

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Findings in Pediatric Patients with Choledocholithiasis Justify a Surgery-First Approach: A Multi-Center Study

Pediatric choledocholithiasis is traditionally managed with an endoscopy-first approach, where Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography...

Invited Commentary for: Screening Practices for Müllerian Anomalies in Patients With Known Renal or Urologic Anomalies: A Retrospective Chart Review

Mullerian anomalies affect 7 % of reproductive age women and account for a spectrum in their presentation. These anomalies may present in isolated...

Long-term aerodigestive morbidities after esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula repair

Short-term complications, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and anastomotic stricture, are well documented in esophageal...

The hormonal effect of fibroblast growth factor 19 on the intestinal adaptation in pediatric short bowel syndrome: an in vitro study using patients-derived enteroids

Promoting intestinal adaptation is of paramount importance for restoring normal gastrointestinal function in pediatric patients with short bowel...

Letter to “Long-term urinary and sexual outcomes in pediatric genitourinary rhabdomyosarcoma survivors: a qualitative study”

Does nutritional education affect the nutritional status, growth, and development of children with pectus excavatum?

Purpose Methods Results Conclusion

Rapid, objective intraoperative mapping of Hirschsprung disease with a portable electrochemical acetylcholine sensor

Purpose Methods Results Conclusion

Intestinal autonomy in extreme premature infants with short bowel syndrome: national experience

Bulbospongiosus Muscle Reconstruction in Proximal Hypospadias: Post pubertal Function and Patient Satisfaction

Ejaculatory disturbances are prevalent in pubertal studies following childhood proximal hypospadias repair. Bulbospongiosus muscle (BSM) is...

Trends in Mortality of Congenital Circulatory Malformations in the Pediatric Population: CDC Data Analysis (1999–2020)

Congenital circulatory malformations (CCMs) represent one of the most prevalent categories of birth defects, constituting a significant cause of...

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Review: 1st Quarter (Jan-Mar) 2025

We are back with another episode of our Journal of Pediatric Surgery article review podcast. This time we have three publications from the first...

When Childhood Meets Cancer: Tracking Two Decades of Mortality in Pediatric Brain and Blood Malignancies

Pediatric neurological and hematologic malignancies are the leading causes of cancer-related mortality in children. Hematologic malignancies are...

Advancing Inclusive Excellence in Pediatric Surgery: A National Longitudinal Mentorship Program

The Alliance of Pediatric Surgeons Growing and Advancing Representation (APGAR) was created to systematically expand mentorship and sponsorship...

Approach to biliary tree clearance in pediatric patients undergoing cholecystectomy: insights from a tertiary hospital

Enhanced recovery after surgery protocols for the perioperative management of pediatric cleft lip and palate surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Ozonides extravirgin olive oil as an alternative to steroids in controlling proliferative behavior in penile lichen sclerosus: a comparative study in pediatric population