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Conservative Management of Pediatric Patients With Appendicolith Appendicitis Versus Non-appendicolith Appendicitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Up to one-third of pediatric patients with acute appendicitis present with radiological evidence of appendicoliths. However, whether appendicolith...

Surgical Strategies for Biliary Atresia in Children: A Meta-Analysis of Laparoscopic and Open Techniques

Publication date: Available online 17 January 2025Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Jie Zhu, Bin Wu, Peng Cai, Jiang Pan, Zhenwei Zhu

Cardiopulmonary Impact of the Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum in Pediatric Patients: A Prospective Pilot Study

The physiologic benefits of the minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) on cardiopulmonary function are poorly understood in...

Addressing Health Inequities: Understanding the Relationship Between Social Determinants of Health and Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe illness with high mortality. Traditional risk factors are prematurity and neonatal stress. Maternal...

Laparoscopic robotic-assisted ileo-caecal resection with intracorporeal anastomosis in children with Crohn disease: initial experience of a paediatric center and surgical feasibility

Abstract Purpose Pediatric-onset Crohn's disease (CD) presents with a more aggressive course than adults. Surgical treatment is still necessary in...

Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication is more cost-effective than open Nissen fundoplication in children

Abstract Background Nissen fundoplication is one of the most common surgical procedures for gastroesophageal reflux. Current and previous research...

Postnatal management of preterm infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Abstract Introduction Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) in the preterm population is increasingly common in the current era of fetal...

Colorectal Quiz: Episode 43

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...

Pain control and analgesic requirements following laparoscopy-assisted transversus abdominus plane (TAP) block compared to port site infiltration post-paediatric laparoscopic appendicectomy. A Randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background Appendicectomy is a common procedure in children. Regional anaesthesia helps reduce requirements for opioids and hospital stay...

Pediatric ECMO Outcomes in Children With Severe Infections: Does Infectious Source Matter?

Although Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) utilization in pediatric patients with cardiopulmonary failure due to infection improves...

Clinical characteristics and management of reoperation for high jejunal atresia: a retrospective study

Abstract Objective To analyze the clinical characteristics and available treatment strategies for reoperation of neonatal high jejunal atresia,...

Commentary to ‘Clinical outcomes of children with COVID-19 and appendicitis: a propensity score-matched analysis’

Letter to the Editor in Response to: Precise Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy Using Fluorescence Imaging After Aerosolized Indocyanine Green Inhalation: A Novel Strategy for Treating Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation

We read with great interest and much appreciation the recent article published in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery by Tianqi Zhu et al. [1] on...

Machine-learning-assisted Preoperative Prediction of Pediatric Appendicitis Severity

This study evaluates the effectiveness of machine learning (ML) algorithms for improving the preoperative diagnosis of acute appendicitis in...

Evaluation of the risk factors for postoperative pectus excavatum and scoliosis in cystic lung disease

Abstract Purpose To analyze the frequency and predictive factors of the development of postoperative pectus excavatum and scoliosis in children...

Introduction to Entrustable Professional Activities for Pediatric Surgery

Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) have emerged as a valuable tool in medical education, enabling the assessment of trainee competence in...

Comparison of Postoperative Antibiotic Protocols for Pediatric Complicated Appendicitis: A Western Pediatric Surgery Research Consortium Study

There is no consensus on the appropriate duration of postoperative antibiotics for complicated appendicitis in children. Commonly used antibiotic...

Predicting In-hospital Mortality of Pediatric Surgical Admissions in Central Malawi

Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH), a tertiary care facility, serves as 1 of 2 pediatric surgical centers in Malawi, a resource limited country in...

Navigating Limited Resources–Outpatient Pediatric Cholecystectomies at Rural Hospitals

Rural facilities that provide pediatric surgical services are a critical resource to local communities. Our aim was to characterize differences in...

Report of the Annual Meeting of the 2024 AAP Section on Surgery (SoSu)

The Annual Meeting of the AAP Section on Surgery (SoSu) took place on Septemeber 27–29, 2024, in Orlando, FL. It was a fantastic meeting with high...

Age and Weight Stratified Outcomes of Single Stage Endorectal Pull-through Procedures for Hirschsprung's Disease in Children: Analysis of NSQIP-P Data

We aimed to analyze the effect of age and weight on 30-day outcomes of single-stage endorectal pull tthrough (ERPT) procedures for Hirschsprung's...

Development and Validation of a Minimally Invasive Transuterine Experimental Model of Gastroschisis

Perinatal management of gastroschisis remains a subject of substantial research. Current models, including teratogenic, genetic, and surgical...

Umbilical Disorders with Dr. Rebeccah Brown

In this podcast, we explore the conditions, and treatment strategies related to umbilical disorders in newborns and young children with Dr....

Correspondence: same-day discharge for pediatric Nuss procedure; an analysis of the NSQIP-pediatric database from 2017–2022

Local Control for Pediatric Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Extremities: Is Radiotherapy Always Required After Adequate Surgical Resection? A CanSaRCC Study

Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is the most common soft tissue sarcoma in children and young adults. Typically, treatment involves a multimodal approach,...

Prediction of Native Liver Survival in Patients With Biliary Atresia 20 Years After the Kasai Procedure

To establish risk models for long-term native liver survival (NLS) in patients with biliary atresia.

Long-term Outcomes of Heineke-Mikulicz Anoplasty for Treatment of Skin-level Strictures

The Heineke-Mikulicz anoplasty (HMA) is a technique for addressing skin-level postoperative strictures following posterior sagittal anorectoplasty...

Vitamin A enhances PI3K/Akt signaling and mitigates enterocyte apoptosis in a mouse model of necrotizing enterocolitis

Abstract Purpose This study aims to elucidate the roles of the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway and enterocyte apoptosis in necrotizing enterocolitis...

Letter to the Editor: Sphincter-Sparing Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty for Rectourethral Fistulas: A Potential Refinement to Consider?

The introduction of Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty (PSARP) by Peña and deVries has undeniably revolutionized the management of anorectal...

The outcomes of treatment between primary closure and staged closure in gastroschisis in the pre and post era of the bedside wound retractor silo placement technique

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to compare the treatment outcomes of the closure methods between pre and post-eras of bedside wound retractor...

Ultrasonography-guided aspiration and sclerotherapy for simple renal cysts in children: a comparative study with laparoscopic deroofing and optimization of therapeutic approaches

Abstract Objective To compare the clinical outcomes of ultrasonography-guided aspiration and sclerotherapy and laparoscopic deroofing for the...

Anorectal Botulinum Toxin Injection in Functional Constipation – The Jury is Still Out

I read the study by Keshtagar et al., on long-term outcomes of anal sphincter botulinum toxin (BT) injection in children with functional...

Outcome of Recurrent Tracheoesophageal Fistula Treatment After Esophageal Atresia Repair

Recurrent Tracheoesophageal Fistula (rTEF) is a complication of Esophageal Atresia (EA) that can lead to severe respiratory symptoms. RTEF can be...

How Pediatric Readiness can Impact Pediatric Trauma From Every Day to Mass Events

Disaster events such as weather events and mass casualty events are increasing in frequency and severity. Caring for children during a surge...

Factors Influencing Success in Endoscopic Treatment of Grade 4-5 Primary Vesicoureteric Reflux (VUR) in Infancy and Childhood

There is equipoise among pediatric urologists regarding endoscopic versus surgical intervention for symptomatic Grade 4-5 Vesicoureteric Reflux...

Slow Down Fluids to Speed Up the Intestine - Exploring Postoperative Ileus in Pediatric Gastrointestinal Surgery

Postoperative ileus is a known complication of gastrointestinal (GI) surgery. In adult populations, ileus is associated with higher amounts of...