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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...

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

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...

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

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

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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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

Determinants of surgical approach to pediatric appendicitis in Brazil

Role of Urinary Biomarkers in the Postoperative Follow-up of Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction: A Preliminary Report

While the role of urinary biomarkers in differentiating non-obstructive dilatation (NOD) from ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) has been...

Early versus delayed silo closure in gastroschisis: a retrospective study

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When neuroblastoma steals a kidney: understanding autonephrectomy risks

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Small Change, BIG Impact: Proposal of the Brain Injury Guidelines for Kids (kBIG)

The adult Brain Injury Guidelines (BIG) stratify patients with traumatic intracranial hemorrhage into one of three risk categories and supports...

The Simple Silo: An Effective and Affordable Solution for Gastroschisis Management in Low-Resource Settings

Survival rates for infants born with gastroschisis are extremely poor in low and middle income countries. While reasons for mortality are...

Application and evaluation of indocyanine green fluorescence imaging in pediatric testicular torsion surgery

To assess the feasibility of ICG-NIRF imaging technology in evaluating testicular blood supply during pediatric testicular torsion surgery and...

A study of hepatic hydatid cysts, focusing on cystobiliary fistula formation in children

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CONGENITAL BRONCHIAL ATRESIA: TO SURGICALLY TREAT OR CONSERVATIVELY MANAGE? A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW.

No standardized guidelines exist for the management of isolated congenital bronchial atresia (CBA), particularly in asymptomatic cases. This...

Management of neonatal ovarian cysts: a 10-year single-center experience

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The Use of Laryngeal Mask Airway Versus Endotracheal Intubation in Pediatric Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Randomized Controlled Trial

A laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is routinely used for many types of pediatric surgical procedures and as a rescue airway device. Laparoscopic...

Deadly Rides: A 22-Year CDC WONDER Analysis of Transport-related Mortality in the Pediatric population (1999–2020)

Transportation is a necessity in the modern world, with accidents causing major health problems and being of concern to health institutions....

Commentary: ‘Risk factors of bowel perforation in neonates with Hirschsprung disease’

Quantified Fluorescence Imaging for the Perfusion of the Parathyroid Glands of Children (FLUOPATCH): a Multicenter, Proof-of-Concept Study

Intraoperative fluorescence imaging with Indocyanine Green (ICG) shows promising results in reducing postoperative hypocalcemia in adults....

Voice and Swallowing Dysfunction Associated with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Pediatric Patients

This study aims to determine the incidence of vocal fold motion impairment (VFMI) and swallowing dysfunction in pediatric patients undergoing...

A Modified Delphi Study to Build Consensus on Pediatric-Specific Trauma Quality Indicators

Quality improvement efforts across pediatric trauma centers have expanded recently in large part because of the American College of Surgeons...

Clinical characteristics of neonatal mesenteric hiatal hernia

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Outcomes of enterotomy and bowel irrigation for simple meconium ileus: case series and literature review

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Colorectal Quiz: Episode 47

In this episode of the Colorectal Quiz, Drs. Marc Levitt, Jason Frischer, and special guests Dr. Chris Gayer and Dr. Sarah Ulrich tackle the...

IMPACT OF MUSCLE PARALYSIS AFTER PRIMARY ESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA REPAIR

Post-operative muscle paralysis aims to reduce anastomotic complications following primary esophageal atresia (EA) repair. This study evaluates...

Colorectal Quiz: Episode 47 - Megarectosigmoid

In this episode of the Colorectal Quiz, Drs. Marc Levitt, Jason Frischer, and special guests Dr. Chris Gayer and Dr. Sarah Ulrich tackle the...

gene polymorphisms confer the risk of neuroblastoma in Chinese children from Jiangsu province

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