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Revision Kasai portoenterostomy: A review of indications and outcomes

Publication date: December 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 6Author(s): Alyssa Stetson, Alexander Bondoc, Greg Tiao

Post-Kasai cholangitis evaluation and management strategies: Review of the literature with insights from the Swiss Biliary Atresia Registry

Publication date: December 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 6Author(s): Ana M. Calinescu, Barbara E. Wildhaber

Predicting risk factors for postoperative intestinal stenosis in neonates with necrotizing enterocolitis: development and assessment of a predictive nomogram

Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to develop and validate an intestinal stenosis prediction model for postoperative newborns with...

Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery for Malone Antegrade Continent Enema: Optimizing Outcomes in Pediatric Bowel Management

Malone antegrade continence enemas (MACE) are increasingly being used to manage severe constipation and fecal incontinence in children. Despite...

Characteristics, progression, management, and outcomes of NEC: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) in preterm infants is associated with high morbidity and mortality. In most neonates, it is a...

Intra-peritoneal Povidone-iodine Irrigation Decreases Abscesses in a Perforated Appendicitis Murine Model

Children with perforated appendicitis frequently form post-operative intra-abdominal abscesses (IAA). Intra-peritoneal irrigation for prevention...

Prophylactic surgical drain placement with irrigation reduces abscess formation in patients with severe, uncontained, perforated appendicitis

Abstract Background 20–25% of perforated appendicitis cases are complicated by abscess formation. This study assesses whether prophylactic...

Peter Paul Rickham: the Liverpool neonatal surgery unit 1953

Abstract This article highlights the evolution, birth and legacy of the world’s first neonatal surgical unit established at Alder Hey Children’s...

Report of the 57th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons

The 57th annual meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons was held from April 28th to May 2nd, 2024, at the Hong Kong Ocean Park...

QUAD #20: Endoscopic Repair of Minor Laryngeal Clefts with Dr. Catherine Hart

In this video, Dr. Catherine Hart, ENT surgeon at Cincinnati Children’s, discusses the endoscopic repair of minor laryngeal clefts, highlighting...

The use of postoperative calibrations in Hirschsprung disease

Federico Beati, Tommaso D'Angelo, Chiara Iacusso, Barbara Daniela Iacobelli, Federico Scorletti, Laura Valfré, Chiara Pellegrino, Pietro Bagolan,...

A comparative study on the efficacy of laparoscopic ureteroureterostomy versus single ureteral bladder reimplantation in treating pediatric complete renal duplication

Abstract Objective To explore the therapeutic value of laparoscopic ureteroureterostomy compared to single ureteral bladder reimplantation in the...

Feeding jejunostomy in children: safety, effectiveness and perspectives

Abstract Purpose Jejunal feeding (JF) indications in children have recently increased. However, surgical jejunostomy (SJ) is reported to be...

The burden of adhesive bowel obstruction requiring surgery in children: a single-center retrospective review

Abstract Purpose Investigate causes, predictors, and complications of adhesive bowel obstruction (ABO) necessitating surgery in children. Methods...

Chyme reinfusion practices in the neonatal population

Abstract Introduction Chyme reinfusion therapy (CRT) is a safe and effective method to improve nutritional outcomes and promote intestinal...

Comparison of different Kasai portoenterostomy techniques in the outcomes of biliary atresia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Abstract Background Biliary atresia (BA) is a progressive disease affecting the bile duct structure and function, leading to poor outcomes without...

Prediction of Intestinal Perforation by Daily Radiographic Findings in Very Low Birth Weight Infants With Meconium Ileus

This study aimed to develop a prediction model for intestinal perforation from meconium ileus (MI) based on findings from plain X-ray images.

Secure Complete Closure of Inguinal Hernia With Preservation of Ductus and Vessels by Introducing Sena Wire

Inguinal hernia is a frequent issue among children, leading to inguinal hernia repair (IHR) being one of the most commonly conducted surgeries in...

Outcomes Following Fecal Diversion for Intractable Hirschsprung Associated Enterocolitis: A Study From the Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium

Hirschsprung associated enterocolitis (HAEC) is a challenging problem in a subset of children with Hirschsprung disease (HD). In refractory cases,...

Innovative minimally invasive gastric pull-up techniques in children: SILS and robot-assisted gastric pull-up

Abstract Aim This study aims to explore the rationality, feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of single-incision laparoscopic gastric pull-up...

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

Abstract Purpose The “out-of-hours effect,” which indicates hospital admittance during weekends or nighttime, has poorer outcomes for patients...

A narrative review of the current available literature on the intersection between the climate crisis and paediatric surgical care

Abstract The climate crisis exacerbates health inequities, including in paediatric surgery, creating a vicious cycle. We sought to review (a)...

Repair of the Bulbospongiosus Muscle to Suspend the Penis to the Pubic Bones in Proximal Hypospadias

In proximal hypospadias, ventral curvature is invariable and most have penoscrotal transposition, and we observed that the base of the penis (BOP)...

Total colonic aganglionosis: management and long-term outcomes at a referral centre

Abstract Objectives The management of total colonic aganglionosis (TCA) in low-middle income countries (LMIC) is challenging. We aimed to analyze...

Omphalocele prevalence and co-occurring malformations: a nationwide register-based study of Danish live births in 1997–2021

Abstract Purpose Omphalocele is a congenital abdominal wall defect associated with a high risk of morbidity and mortality, with co-occurring...

Did Madeline Suffer Complications or was a 10 Plus Day Stay After Appendectomy Unremarkable in 1939?

A recent Saturday night I was reading Madeline, a classic children's book written by Ludwig Bemelmans in 1939, to my four-year-old son Adrian. It...

Colorectal Quiz: Episode 41 - Perineal Hypospadias

In this episode of the Colorectal Quiz, research fellow Filipa Jalles from Children's National Hospital is joined by Dr. Marc Levitt, Dr. Jason...

Chronic Pancreatitis - Pancreatic Pathologies by Cincinnati Children's Pancreas Care Center

In this educational video, experts from Cincinnati Children’s Pancreas Care Center discuss the complexities of diagnosing and managing chronic...

Use of a new vertical traction device for early traction-assisted staged closure of congenital abdominal wall defects: a prospective series of 16 patients

Anna-Maria Ziegler, Daniel Svoboda, Britta Lüken-Darius, Andreas Heydweiller, Fritz Kahl, Sophie Christine Falk, Udo Rolle, Till-Martin Theilen...

An Analysis Regarding the Ultimate Outcome of Abstracts Presented at the European Paediatric Surgeons' Association Congress

Introduction The objective of this study is to analyze the conversion rate of abstracts presented at the European Paediatric Surgeons' Association...

Long-term Gastrointestinal Sequelae in Children who Underwent Pyloromyotomy for Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis

Pyloromyotomy, the treatment for infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS), is a procedure with a low risk of short-term complications and...

Effectiveness of primary repair for low anorectal malformations in Uganda

Abstract Background Anorectal malformations (ARMs) have an incidence of up to 1 in 4000 live births and can require immediate neonatal surgery due...

Genetic landscape of congenital pouch colon: systematic review and functional enrichment study

Abstract Background Despite extensive clinical documentation, few studies have explored the genetic basis of congenital pouch colon (CPC) which is...

Enteric neural stem cell neurogenesis by glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor in experimental Hirschsprung's disease

From Trash to Treasure: Launching a Medical Device Reprocessing Program

Rapid evolution of healthcare over the past two decades has been accompanied by a substantial increase in the utilization of single-use medical...

Op-Ed: Should Pediatric Surgeons Write Op-Eds?

We often witness firsthand the consequences of failed healthcare policies but are also able to intervene and alter the course of many children's...