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Comparing Loop and Divided Colostomy for Anorectal Malformation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Gonca Gerçel, Mustafa Azizoglu, Esra Karakas, Toni Risteski, Maria Escolino, Luis De La Torre Introduction The optimal type of colostomy for...

STAT trial: stoma or intestinal anastomosis for necrotizing enterocolitis: a multicentre randomized controlled trial

Simon Eaton, Niloofar Ganji, Mandela Thyoka, Maher Shahroor, Augusto Zani, Hazel Pleasants-Terashita, Ali El Ghazzaoui, Jayaram Sivaraj, Stavros...

Anastomotic Leak and its implications: a multicenter analysis of Type C esophageal atresia TEF

Ankur Datta, Karna Murthy, Isabella Zaniletti, Yigit Guner , Michael A Padula, Theresa R Grover, Benjamin Zendejas, Shawn D St Peter,Jose...

Appendicectomy versus antibiotics for acute uncomplicated appendicitis in children: an open-label, international, multicentre, randomised, non-inferiority trial

Appendicectomy versus antibiotics for acute uncomplicated appendicitis in children: an open-label, international, multicentre, randomised,...

Recurrence Following Operative vs. Non-Operative Management of Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction in Children: A Multi-center Prospective Observational Study

Recurrence Following Operative vs. Non-Operative Management of Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction in Children: A Multi-center Prospective...

Generative Artificial Intelligence Accuracy in Interpreting Forest Plots in Pediatric Surgery Meta-analyses: A Perspective From Pediatric Surgery Meta-analysis Study Group (PESMA)

Pediatric surgery is a relatively newer specialty compared to fields such as orthopedics, internal medicine, and pediatrics. The number of...

Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery Pathway for Pediatric Single Lobe Thyroidectomy

Enhanced Recovery Pathways (ERP) have gained popularity for optimizing perioperative care, improving patient outcomes, and reducing hospital...

“INCIDENCE OF RECURRENT LARYNGEAL NERVE PALSY IN THORACIC SURGERY IN NEONATES.”

Recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury is a common complication in cervical, thoracic, and cardiac surgeries for both adults and children....

The Impact of Surgical Margin in Wide Local Excision of Pediatric Melanoma - An Argument for a More Conservative Approach

Anthony V Basta, Connor D Fritz, Yi-Ju Chiang, Neha Malik, Lily Koscielniak, Lauren Mayon, Cynthia E Herzog, Mary T Austin Background: Pediatric...

Remote Ischemic Conditioning (RIC) Decreases the Incidence and Severity of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) - Validation in a Large Animal Model

Rahul Gadde, Jason Xia, Sophia Hameedi, Angela Saulsbery, Carly Schafer, Lourenço Sbragia, Oluyinka O Olutoye Background: Necrotizing...

Reevaluating Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Pediatric Pyloromyotomy: Insights From the NSQIP-Pediatric Database

Pyloromyotomy is a clean surgical procedure with a low risk of surgical site infections (SSIs). Despite this, surgical antibiotic prophylaxis...

Risk Factors for Postoperative Volvulus and its Laparoscopic Management Following Laparoscopic Ladd's Procedure in Pediatric Patients With Intestinal Malrotation: A Single-center, Retrospective Cohort Study

Laparoscopic Ladd's procedure (LL) for intestinal malrotation remains controversial, owing to a higher postoperative volvulus rate than that...

Ethical Concerns Regarding Time-restricted Intussusception Reduction Policies

We wanted to bring attention to recent developments in the care of patients with intussusception. This discussion is being driven by our pediatric...

Extrauterine twin–twin transfusion syndrome in conjoined twins: prevalence and clinical implications

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Comparison of diagnostic methods, surgical approaches and outcome for congenital H-type tracheoesophageal fistula: A Systematic Review

Congenital H-type tracheoesophageal fistula (H-TEF) is a rare congenital defect characterized by an abnormal connection between the trachea and...

Pelvic floor physical therapy for functional constipation in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Update Course Rewind: Surgical Management of Pilonidal Disease 2024

In this episode of the Pediatric Surgery Update Course Rewind, Dr. Nelson Rosen and Dr. Whit Holcomb discuss advancements in the surgical...

Vacuum Bell Therapy for Pectus Excavatum: Long-term Experience at a Single Center

Shelby Aughtman, Charles Hehman, Letitia Janssen, Jamie Golden, Michael J. Goretsky, Robert J. Obermeyer Aim: To evaluate factors associated with...

Long-term Survival of Bladder Augmentation is Influenced by its Shape and Mucosal Lining

Emma Parkinson, Andrew Robb, Liam McCarthy Introduction: Bladder augmentation in the UK has been largely by enterocystoplasty or...

Abdominal Lymphatic Malformations: A Novel Approach in Management

Nuwanthika Karunaratne, Kishore Minhas, Premal Patel, Paolo De Coppi, Stefano Giuliani, Dhanya Mullassery, Joe Curry Aim of the study: Abdominal...

Update Course Rewind: Vascular Trauma Management 2024

In this 2024 Update Course Rewind, pediatric surgeons Drs. Regan Williams and Katie Russell share new updates on the management of thoracic aortic...

Prevalence, Characteristics, and Management of Pancreatic Tumors Among Children With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

To investigate the prevalence and management of pancreatic tumors in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC).

Screening ultrasound for deep vein thrombosis detection in high-risk pediatric trauma

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Return of the Disruption Score: Fetal Surgery in the Spotlight (1975–2021)

Fetal surgery is a highly specialized multidisciplinary field which evolved from pediatric surgery and maternal–fetal medicine. The published...

Letter to the Editor in Response to: 25-OH Vitamin D Deficiency Does Not Significantly Predispose Young Children to Multiple Fractures From Minimal Trauma

I read the article by Dyba et al., 25-OH Vitamin D Deficiency Does Not Significantly Predispose Young Children to Multiple Fractures from Minimal...

Beyond the Index: Family Fragility as a Geographic Risk Factor for Pediatric Firearm Injuries

Pediatric firearm injuries are associated with geographic social determinants of health (SDOH), but SDOH metrics may have limited explanatory...

Safety and Feasibility of Paediatric Day Case Laparoscopic Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery: Significance of Nurse-led Discharge

Day case (DC) surgery is defined as a surgical procedure that allows patients to go home the same day as their operation. Laparoscopic upper...

Letter to the Editor in Response to: Platelet-rich Plasma in Pediatric Surgery: a Comprehensive Review

We read with great interest the recently published review article titled “Platelet-Rich Plasma in Pediatric Surgery: A Comprehensive Review” by Di...

Racial Disparities in Pediatric Ovarian Mass Management

Race, ethnicity, gender and social determinants of health have been found to impact access to pediatric surgical care and outcomes. However, there...

Intraoperative Pyloric Botulinum Toxin Injection for Post Total Pancreatectomy With Islet Autotransplantation Gastroparesis Improvement in Children

Acute Recurrent Pancreatitis (ARP) and Chronic Pancreatitis (CP) may cause abdominal pain, malnutrition, opioid dependency, and impairment in...

A systematic review of school functioning in pediatric patients with Hirschsprung disease

Telemedicine applications in pediatric emergency surgery and trauma: a systematic review of diagnostic accuracy and clinical effectiveness

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Systematic review and meta-analysis on macrovascular and microvascular anatomy of preputial skin in hypospadias and its implications

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Management and Outcomes of Jejunoileal Atresia Within the United Kingdom

Jejunoileal atresia (JIA) is seen in 0.7 per 10,000 births and requires early surgical intervention to restore gastrointestinal continuity. Many...

A low-cost pediatric gastrostomy securement system for resource-limited settings: a preliminary observational study

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Subtotal colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis (SCIRA) in pediatric intestinal pseudo-obstruction (PIPO): a viable option for patients with frequent enterostomy-related complications?

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