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Surgical management of children with Burkitt's lymphoma involving the gastrointestinal tract

Abstract Purpose To investigate the clinical characteristics and surgical management of children with Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) involving the...

Correction: Association between nighttime/weekend visits and patient outcomes in children with blunt liver and spleen injuries

Validation and in silico function prediction of circtial1 as a novel marker of abnormal lung development in nitrofen-induced congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)

Abstract Purpose Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are stable, non-coding RNAs with tissue- and developmental-specific expression making them suitable...

Medium- to long-term outcomes of seton placement for fistula-in-ano in children: the experience of 103 patients from a single institution

Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of seton placement for anal fistula in children. Methods The clinical data of...

Trephination for primary pediatric pilonidal sinus disease: medium term functional and recurrence outcome of a large cohort

Abstract Purpose Minimal incision procedures have been recommended for pediatric pilonidal sinus disease, based on small studies with short...

Transamniotic Delivery of Hematopoietic Stem Cells Genetically Modified to Carry a Human Hemoglobin Subunit Beta Gene (HBB) in a Healthy Rodent Model

We sought to determine whether transamniotic stem cell therapy (TRASCET) could be a viable alternative for the fetal administration of genetically...

Outcomes of an Individualized Hybrid Model for Repair of Infants With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Requiring Extracorporeal Life Support

Timing of repair for infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) requiring extracorporeal life support (ECLS) remains controversial....

Assessing the risk factors for surgical site infections after anal reconstruction surgery in patients with anorectal malformations: a retrospective analysis

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to identify surgical site infection (SSI) risk factors after anal reconstruction surgery in patients with...

Risk Factors and Treatment Strategies for Anastomotic Ulcers in Pediatric Intestinal Failure

Anastomotic ulcers (AUs) are a rare cause of morbidity in intestinal failure (IF). Prior studies of AUs have been small, descriptive reports. We...

PIgR Autoantibody-abundant Circulating Vesicles Contributes to Biliary Injury in Biliary Atresia

This study aimed to elucidate the role of polymeric immunoglobulin receptor (pIgR) autoantibodies in the pathogenic progression of biliary atresia (BA).

The effectiveness of endoscopic sclerotherapy in the treatment of esophageal varices in children with prehepatic portal hypertension

Abstract Aim This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of endoscopic sclerotherapy (EST) in the treatment of esophagogastric varices in cases of...

Short-term postoperative complications in preterm neonates with surgical necrotizing enterocolitis: a multicenter retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Over half of preterm neonates with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) require surgery, making it essential to understand...

Long-term parenteral nutrition and delayed establishment of enteral nutrition in extremely low birth weight infants with high enterostomy site is associated with prolonged cholestasis

Abstract Purpose Cholestatic liver damage is frequently observed in extremely low-birth-weight infants (ELBWIs) followed by enterostomy. We...

Comparative outcomes of video-assisted thoracic surgery versus open thoracic surgery in pediatric pulmonary metastasectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract This meta-analysis aimed to compare the outcomes of video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and open thoracotomy in pediatric patients...

A Retrospective Study of Outcomes in a Rural Pediatric Population Treated for Venous Insufficiency

Endovascular radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and Endovascular Laser Ablation (EVLA) are minimally invasive methods to safely treat symptomatic...

Multidisciplinary therapeutic strategy with appropriate timing and modalities for treating cervicofacial lymphatic malformations in children

Abstract Purpose The study reviewed a multidisciplinary approach to treating cervicofacial lymphatic malformations (CFLMs) in children. Methods...

Behavioral Outcomes After Inpatient Rehabilitation in Pediatric and Adolescent Trauma Patients

Traumatic injury is the leading cause of pediatric mortality and morbidity in the United States. While behavioral impairments of children after...

Choosing a pediatric surgery career: affecting factors and status assessment

Abstract Purpose This study aims to investigate the factors influencing career choices in pediatric surgery with a focus on gender and...

Congenital heart disease and arrhythmia disorders in newborns with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a 23-year experience at a UK university pediatric surgical centre

Abstract Purpose Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is associated with congenital heart disease (CHD) and index newborns reportedly may...

Comparison of Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Extravesical Ureteral Reimplantation for Primary Vesicoureteral Reflux in Infants Under One Year of Age and Older Children

To assess the surgical outcomes of Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Extravesical Ureteral Reimplantation (RALUR-EV) in infants under one year of age...

Involvement of autophagy in germ cells in an experimental model of varicocele in rats before and after varicocelectomy

Abstract Introduction Autophagy, a catabolic process enabling cellular organelles and proteins’ reuse for energy, has been observed in varicocele...

Revisiting the Swenson Prolapse Maneuver: A Call to Enhance Pull-through Surgeries for Hirchsprung Disease

We write to advocate for reconsidering the “Swenson prolapse” maneuver in the context of laparoscopic-assisted surgical approaches for...

Clinical Characteristics and Treatment of Gastric Duplications in Children

Gastric duplication (GD) is a rare congenital gastrointestinal malformation, and usually identified in childhood. This study aimed to investigate...

Pediatric Blunt Liver and Spleen Injury Treated in Hospitals With Pediatric Intensive Care Units: Post-hoc Analysis of a Multicenter, Retrospective Observational Study

We evaluated the outcomes of pediatric patients with blunt liver and spleen injury (BLSI) admitted to hospitals with pediatric intensive care...

The effectiveness of alternative vessel grafts for meso-rex bypass in the treatment of extrahepatic portal vein obstruction in children

Abstract Purpose This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of alternative autologous vessel grafts in creating a Meso-Rex bypass (MRB)...

Identifying Quality Improvement Targets After Pediatric Gastrostomy Tube Insertion: A NSQIP-Pediatric Pilot Study

Gastrostomy tube (GT) placement is one of the most common procedures performed by pediatric surgeons; however, no current national clinical data...

EMS Pediatric Trauma Transport: Do Disparities Exist?

Trauma is the leading cause of disability and death among children in the United States. Optimal outcomes are achieved at pediatric trauma centers...

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

Abstract Introduction Urethrocutaneous fistula (UCF) is the most common complication after hypospadias repair, with an variable incidence of...

“Artificial intelligence and pediatric surgery: where are we?’’. Commentary

Factors affecting inflammatory changes in congenital lung malformations

Abstract Aim of the study Patients with congenital lung malformation (CLM) may present pulmonary inflammatory changes. However, little is known...

Comparative Demography of Biliary Atresia and Choledochal Malformation in London

Choledochal malformation (CM) and biliary atresia (BA) are the two most important bile duct pathologies arising in infancy and childhood. The aim...

Satisfaction With Multidisciplinary Team Structure and Function in a Pediatric Outpatient Clinic

Multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) are integral to navigating complex patient care. Implementation of MDTs may improve patient outcomes, reduce...

Long-term outcomes of laparoscopic-assisted versus complete transanal endorectal pull-through technique for classic segment Hirschsprung’s disease

Abstract Background The efficacy of transanal endorectal pull-through (TERPT) in treating classic Hirschsprung’s disease may be enhanced by...

Pediatric laparoscopic versus percutaneous gastrostomy tube placement: a single-center review

Abstract Background The optimal technique for gastrostomy tube (GT) placement in pediatric patients remains controversial. Percutaneous endoscopic...

Development of a New Score Based on Image Defined Risk Factors to Standardize Surgical Risk in Neuroblastoma Resection - A SIOPEN Collaborative Study

Image Defined Risk Factors (IDRFs) assess surgical risk in neuroblastoma (NB) and guide neoadjuvant therapy. Despite chemotherapy IDRFs may...

Global Prevalence of Duodenal Atresia in Trisomy 21: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Introduction Duodenal atresia is one of significant causes of neonatal intestinal obstruction. It often co-occurs with Down syndrome. This study...