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Respiratory Outcomes in Children Born With Esophageal Atresia With or Without Tracheoesophageal Fistula: A Retrospective Longitudinal Cohort Study

The respiratory health of children born with esophageal atresia with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) can be compromised.

Rectal Prolapse Repair Following a Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty

Pediatric Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction | Children's National Hospital

Quality of Life Outcomes in Children Following Surgical Management of Gastroschisis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

The quality of life of pediatric patients born with gastroschisis has yet to be documented in a systematic review. Our objective is to...

Clinical Characteristics and Postoperative Functional Outcomes in Children With Mowat-Wilson Syndrome and Hirschsprung's Disease: A Single-center Study

Mowat-Wilson Syndrome (MWS) is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder. Approximately half of individuals with MWS present with Hirschsprung's...

Management, Trends, and Recommendations for Intra-abdominal Lymphatic Malformations: A Single-Center Retrospective Review

Intra-abdominal lymphatic malformations (ILM) are vascular anomalies that arise from the mesentery, omentum, or retroperitoneum. These may present...

Population-based Study of Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis in Canada: Investigating the National Changes in Surgical Practice and Outcomes From 2004 to 2021

Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) is an acquired condition that causes gastric outlet obstruction in infants and requires operative treatment....

The Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status and Omphalocele Prevalence

The omphalocele is a congenital malformation associated with chromosomal abnormalities, however the exact etiology is unknown. Current research...

Correlation of Genetic Mutation With Outcomes in Children With Hereditary Spherocytosis Undergoing Partial Splenectomy: A Multicentre Study

Hereditary Spherocytosis (HS) is a common genetic hematological disorder causing a life-long hemolytic anemia, with sequela of hemolysis. Children...

Establishing a Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum for International Medical Graduates Pursuing Pediatric Surgery Training in High-income Countries

Canada's Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons established a competency-based medical education (CBME) training in pediatric surgery in 2021....

Surgical Treatment of Perforated Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Spontaneous Intestinal Perforation in Extremely Low Birth Weight Premature Infants- Is Resection and Primary Anastomosis a Safe Option?

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and spontaneous intestinal perforation (SIP) lead to significant morbidity and mortality in extreme-low birth...

Advocacy for Children With Surgical Diseases in Nigeria: National Policy Status, Gaps, and Solutions

An estimated 1.7 billion children, mostly in low- and middle-income countries, lack access to surgical care. Increased focus on, and investment...

The Role of Sociodemographics in Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult Osteosarcoma: A Population Based Study

In our population-based study, we examine the impact of patient demographics on disease presentation, treatment and survival for children,...

Establishment of a National Surgical Tissue Biobank for Pediatric Crohn's Disease: An Implementation Feasibility Study

Crohn's disease (CD) is a lifelong gastrointestinal inflammatory condition that often requires surgery, particularly for patients diagnosed in...

Current practice and barriers for transition of care (TOC) in pediatric surgery: perspectives of adult surgeons from different subspecialties

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Routine Overnight Assessments in Stable Pediatric Surgery Patients: A Critical Reconsideration

Hospitalized patients are subject to overnight vital sign (OVS) monitoring which leads to subsequent sleep disturbance and contributes to adverse...

QUAD #24: CHARGE Syndrome, Pulmonary Considerations with Dr. Cherie Torres-Silva

In this episode, pulmonologist Dr. Cherie Torres-Silva from Cincinnati Children's shares insights on managing pulmonary challenges in patients...

Correction: Antenatal detection of pediatric surgical congenital abnormalities and its effect on maternal anxiety: a multicentre prospective study in a middle‑income country

Incidence, Management, and Survival of Pancreatic Malignancies in Children: A Population-Based SEER Study

Pancreatic neoplasms are uncommon in children. We assessed the incidence, treatment, and survival of children with pancreatic malignancies, and...

Assessing Safety and Timing of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt and Gastrostomy Tube Placement in Newborns

Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt placement (VPS) is a common surgical procedure for treating newborns with hydrocephalus. Due to poor feeding, these...

The Right Colon Patch Pull-through for Total Colonic Aganglionosis: A Systematic Review

Total colonic aganglionosis (TCA) is a rare form of Hirschsprung Disease with many surgical techniques. There is limited good quality research to...

The efficacy analysis of robotic versus laparoscopic ipsilateral uretero-ureterostomy for upper urinary tract duplications in pediatric population

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How low should we go? Outcomes of ECMO in neonates with low gestational age or birth weight

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Gender Differences in Electronic Health Record Inbox Message Volumes Among Pediatric Surgeon Specialists

Prior studies examined the relationship between physician sex and electronic health records (EHR) utilization patterns to assess for provider...

Educational Outcomes in School-Aged Children With a History of Simple and Complex Gastroschisis are Poor Compared to Controls

Research on long-term cognitive outcomes of children with gastroschisis is limited and inconsistent. This study aimed to compare the educational...

Early Achievements in Pediatric Surgery at Vanderbilt University Hospital: Rollin Daniel, Jr., and James Kirtley, Jr.

Vanderbilt University was the site of two important operations that have been largely overlooked in the history of pediatric surgery. In November...

Successful Treatment of Early Presenting Intussusception With a Single Dose of Corticosteroid: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

To evaluate and compare the success rates of follow-up versus a single dose of corticosteroid (methylprednisolone) treatment in early-diagnosed...

Corrigendum to “Introduction to Entrustable Professional Activities for Pediatric Surgery” [J Pediatr Surg 59 (11) (2024) 161653]

The authors regret that the printed version of the above article contained a number of errors in some of the references. The correct and final...

Day-case gastrostomy insertion in children: an achievable reality

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Incidence of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in Canada: Time Trends and Analysis by Location, Maternal Age, and Sex

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a birth defect of unknown etiology, whose epidemiology has not been extensively studied in Canada. The...

Laser Hair Removal May Be a Primary Treatment of Pilonidal Disease: A Pilot Study

Pilonidal disease is a chronic skin disorder of the gluteal cleft in adolescents and young adults. No treatment is universally effective, and the...

Colorectal Quiz: Episode 44 - HD Frozen Section

In this episode of the Colorectal Quiz, Drs. Marc Levitt, Jason Frischer, and Martin Lacher dive into the intricacies of frozen sections and...

Colorectal Quiz: Episode 45 - Pelvic Floor Dyssynergia

In this engaging episode of the Colorectal Quiz, Drs. Marc Levitt, Jason Frischer, and Erin Teeple dive into the complexities of pelvic floor...

Colorectal Quiz: Episode 43 - Malone Problems

In this episode of the Colorectal Quiz, Drs. Marc Levitt and Jason Frischer are joined by Drs. Jeffrey Avansino and Hira Ahmad to discuss the...

Simulation Models for Training in Pediatric General, Thoracic, Plastic, and Urologic Surgery in Low-resource Settings: A Scoping Review

Simulation is an educational tool that can be used to augment surgical training. We sought to provide an overview of existing pediatric surgical...

Staged thoracoscopic internal traction approach for early repair of long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) with distal tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)

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Food for Thought: The Impact of a Nutritional Toolkit on Well-being in Children

This study investigated whether attendance by a cohort of pediatric patients at an educational/interventional nutritional program could impact...