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Contemporary use of fibrinolytics in the management of pediatric empyema

Abstract Background This study seeks to investigate the contemporary use and effectiveness of fibrinolysis as a first-line option in pediatric...

Antibiotic Management After Neonatal Enteric Operations in US Children's Hospitals

There are few evidence-based guidelines for perioperative antibiotic management in neonates who undergo enteric operations. We sought to assess...

Dissecting the dynamics of cell death pathways in Hirschsprung’s disease: a comparative analysis of viable and non-viable cells under proinflammatory conditions

Abstract Purpose The present study explores the dynamics of cell death in Hirschsprung’s disease (HSCR) and control (CO) groups under inflammatory...

Clean Intermittent Catheterisation via a Mitrofanoff Is Superior to Long Term Suprapubic Catheters for Bladder Drainage

Some children require long-term drainage of the bladder but do not tolerate clean intermittent catheterisation (CIC) urethrally. We aimed to...

Promoting application of enhanced recovery after surgery protocols during perioperative localized abdominal and thoracic neuroblastomas

Abstract Aim To investigate the safety and efficacy of the application of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols in the perioperative...

Trends and outcomes in pediatric laparoscopic appendectomy: a NSQIP-P analysis of same-day discharge and readmission rates

Abstract Purpose Practice patterns of same-day discharge for pediatric laparoscopic appendectomy for non-perforated appendicitis are not...

A retrospective analysis of alimentary tract duplications in pediatric patients: a 14-year single-center experience

Abstract Purpose Alimentary tract duplications (ATDs) are rare congenital lesions often associated with anomalies such as spinal, urinary and GI...

Survival rate changes in children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia over the past three decades: a nationwide, population-based prospective nested case–control study

Abstract Purpose The survival rate (SR) for neonates born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) remains high. Our aim was to investigate the...

Isolated laparoscopic extra-vesical ureteric reimplantation (I-LEVUR) for upper moiety ectopic ureter without lower moiety vesicoureteric reflux

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of isolated laparoscopic extra-vesical ureteric reimplantation (I-LEVUR) for upper...

Long-term Survival of Bladder Augmentation is Influenced by its Shape and Mucosal Lining

Bladder augmentation in the UK has been largely by enterocystoplasty or ureterocystoplasty (UC). Ileocystoplasty can be simple patch placement...

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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery for Pediatric Abdominal Tumor Resections: A Prospective Multi-institution Study

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols are multi-disciplinary approaches to standardize perioperative care. This is the first...

Medical Costs of Patients Undergoing Esophageal Atresia Repair are Mainly Influenced by Associated Malformations

Background Esophageal atresia (EA) is a rare disease requiring surgical repair, usually within the first days of life. Patients with EA require...

Usefulness of lateral-anteroposterior dimeter ratio in patients with tracheomalacia associated with esophageal atresia

Abstract Purpose Tracheomalacia (TM) is commonly associated with esophageal atresia (EA) and compression by the brachiocephalic artery is a factor...

Long-term Outcomes of Botulinum Toxin Injection Into the External Anal Sphincters: An Effective New Treatment of Chronic Functional Constipation in Children

Botulinum toxin (BT) is a well-recognised treatment of chronic functional constipation (FC) and soiling refractory to medical treatment. The aims...

How Many Lymph Nodes are Enough in Paratesticular Rhabdomyosarcoma?

Treatment strategies for paratesticular rhabdomyosarcoma (PT RMS) are based on stage, which requires accurate lymph node (LN) evaluation. Previous...

Dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitors reduce hepatic fibrosis and lipid accumulation in rat intestinal failure-associated liver disease models

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitors (DPP4-I) against liver damage, especially...

The efficacy of partial versus total splenectomy in the treatment of hereditary spherocytosis in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Objective To explore the comparative postoperative efficacy of partial splenectomy (PS) and total splenectomy (TS) in the treatment of...

STAT trial: stoma or intestinal anastomosis for necrotizing enterocolitis: a multicentre randomized controlled trial

Abstract Purpose The STAT trial is a multicenter randomized controlled trial in 12 centers worldwide aiming to determine the most effective...

Complication Rates and Variability in Gastrojejunostomy Tube Usage in Infants and Children

Gastrojejunostomy tube (GJT) placement is commonly performed for enteral access and post-pyloric feeding in children with gastric feeding...

Physical Activity Levels in Children with Esophageal Atresia and Congenital Heart Disease: A Comparative Multicenter Study

Aim of the Study Esophageal atresia (EA) is associated with impaired motor development, cardiopulmonary function, and physical activity (PA)....

Angiopoietin-1 attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced endotoxemia in a Hirschsprung’s disease murine model by improving intestinal vascular integrity: implications for treating postoperative Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis

Abstract Purpose Angiopoietin-1 (Ang1) mitigates inflammation as a proangiogenic growth factor. Action of Ang1 on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced...

Sex-specific differences in the severity of pulmonary hypoplasia in experimental congenital diaphragmatic hernia and implications for extracellular vesicle-based therapy

Abstract Purpose Amniotic fluid stem cell extracellular vesicles (AFSC-EVs) hold regenerative potential to treat hypoplastic lungs secondary to...

Features of recurrence and contralateral metachronous inguinal hernia (CMIH) in the patients underwent laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (LPEC) for pediatric inguinal hernia

Abstract Purpose Recurrence and contralateral metachronous inguinal hernia (CMIH) are important postoperative complications in patients with...

Enhancement of enteric neural stem cell neurogenesis by glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor in experimental Hirschsprung’s disease

Abstract Purpose Stem cell therapy offers a promising solution for congenital diseases like Hirschsprung’s disease (HSCR). Optimizing stem cell...

A biologically transparent illumination device is more useful in children for detecting the position of the nasogastric tube in the stomach

Abstract Purpose The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the Biologically Transparent Illumination (BTI) device for confirming the correct...

Association of Initiation of Statewide Pediatric Trauma Collaborative and Hospital Preventable Transfer Rates

The Utah Pediatric Trauma Network (UPTN), established in 2019, is a collaboration of hospitals that have implemented guidelines to optimize...

Robotics in Pediatric Urology: A Review

Recent technological advances have enabled pediatric urologist to push the envelope of minimally invasive techniques. Recently, implementing...

Magnets in Paediatric Surgery

Magnetism, recognized in ancient Greece and China, is a fundamental physical force influencing numerous domains, including medicine and surgery....

Role of percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage for managing bile lake formation after Kasai portoenterostomy

Abstract Purpose Bile lake (BL) formation following Kasai portoenterostomy (KPE) can complicate the prognosis of biliary atresia (BA)....

Management and outcomes of acute appendicitis in children with congenital heart disease

Abstract Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) care has evolved during the past decades. Advances in care have contributed to improved...

Intestinal Anastomosis During Enterostomy Takedown Using a 5 mm Miniature Endostapler Compared to Conventional Handsewn Technique

Enterostomy takedown is common in neonates with Hirschsprung’s disease, anorectal malformations, or necrotizing enterocolitis. Stapled bowel...

Long-Term Orthopaedic and Radiological Outcomes of Symphysis Approximation without Osteotomy in Primary Bladder Exstrophy Repair

Introduction Previous assumptions suggested that the technique of approximation without osteotomy in primary exstrophy repair (PER) could only be...

The 37th international symposium on pediatric surgical research

Approaches to the Diagnosis and Management of Paediatric Ovarian Tumours and Oncological Outcomes in a Single-centre Study. Evidence in Support Of IPSO Reccomendations

Approaches to paediatric ovarian tumours vary. Cross-sectional imaging is reliable but not always performed. Laparoscopic tumourectomy, although...