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Geospatial Analysis of Pediatric Burns Reveals Opportunities for Injury Prevention

Geospatial analysis is useful for identifying hot spots for preventable injuries and for informing prevention efforts. We hypothesize that...

“Surgery First” vs. “Endoscopy First” for Pediatric Choledocholithiasis Presenting at the End of the Week - A CARES Working Group Study

Choledocholithiasis in children is commonly managed with an “endoscopy-first” (EF) strategy (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)...

The long-term post-surgical outcome of intermediate anorectal malformation in our department

Abstract Background Posterior sagittal anorectoplasty and laparoscopic-assisted anorectal pull-through are preferred for anorectal malformation...

The introduction of a mid-urethral stent for hypospadias surgery in toilet-trained children

Abstract Purpose To address the unique challenges presented by hypospadias repair in toilet-trained boys, we propose a modification to the...

Perinatal Vaccination by Transamniotic Fetal mRNA Delivery: Immunization Against Human Cytomegalovirus in a Rodent Model

Gestational cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a prevalent disease with significant fetal and neonatal morbidity. MRNA vaccines have emerged as...

Remote Ischemic Conditioning (RIC) Decreases the Incidence and Severity of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) – Validation in a Large Animal Model

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) remains a devastating intestinal disease that affects 5–7% of preterm neonates. Remote ischemic conditioning (RIC)...

A Comparison of in vivo Tumor-Homing Abilities of Placental-Derived and Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in High-Risk Neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma is a highly lethal malignancy of young children. Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) may represent a novel cellular delivery vehicle...

Antegrade Continence Enemas for Pediatric Functional Constipation: A Systematic Review

Despite optimal conservative and medical treatment, some children with functional constipation (FC) continue to experience symptoms. Antegrade...

Pediatric Trauma Mortality Differs by Neighborhood Opportunity Level

Traumatic injuries are a leading cause of death in children and a child's neighborhood characteristics can be a risk factor. Our objective was to...

Pectus Bar Dislocation: Comparison Between Three Different Stabilization Techniques Adopted in a Single Centre

Francesco Donati, Maria Stella Cipriani, Angela Pistorio, Vittorio Guerriero, Girolamo Mattioli, Michele Torre Background: Bar dislocation has...

Best Practices for Vessel Management in Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cannulation, Decannulation, and Follow-up: A Narrative Review

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to support neonates and children with cardiopulmonary failure was first described in the 1970s, since...

Racial and Ethnic Survival Disparities in Pediatric Oncology Over Time: An Analysis of the SEER Registry

Studies have demonstrated existing racial and ethnic disparities in multiple aspects of pediatric oncology. The purpose of this study was to...

ERN eUROGEN Guidelines on the Management of Anorectal Malformations Part III: Lifelong Follow-up and Transition of Care

Introduction Anorectal malformations (ARMs) are complex congenital anomalies of the anorectal region, oftentimes also affecting the genitourinary...

European Reference Network eUROGEN Guidelines on the Management of Anorectal Malformations, Part II: Treatment

Introduction Anorectal malformations (ARMs) are rare birth defects affecting the anorectum and oftentimes the genitourinary region. The management...

Predictive Value of Esophageal Deviation Index for Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Left-Sided Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of postnatal esophageal deviation index (EDI) measured within the first 24 h of life for...

“Gastrointestinal Quality of Life After Congenital Duodenal Obstruction Repair: A Nationwide Long-term Follow-up Study”

Congenital duodenal obstruction (CDO) is one of the most common gastrointestinal congenital anomalies. Still, patient-reported long-term results...

The Use of Thoracoscopic Release in the Surgical Correction of Thoracic Scoliosis in Children

Recently, the use of thoracoscopic methods in spinal deformity surgery has increased, however, the issue of the effectiveness of combining...

Contemporary National Trend in Surgical Management of Hemodynamically Unstable Pediatric Blunt Splenic Injury

Evaluation of response to blood transfusion after blunt splenic injury (BSI) may prevent the need for splenectomy. The aim of this study was to...

Comments on Fendereski et al., Comparing Penile Problems in Circumcised vs. Uncircumcised Boys: Insights From a Large Commercial Claims Database With a Focus on Provider Type Performing Circumcision

A recent article in the journal, using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for circumcision in the 2011–2020 MarketScan database, found a...

Management of Pediatric Breast Masses for the Pediatric Surgeon: Expert Consensus Recommendations From the APSA Cancer Committee

The pathology and management of breast masses in pediatric patients is markedly different than in adults. The vast majority of lesions in children...

Implementation of a Surgery-first Approach to Pediatric Choledocholithiasis

In choledocholithiasis, the obstructed common bile duct (CBD) requires clearance either via endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)...

Platelet-rich Plasma as an Adjuvant Therapy to Crystallized Phenol in the Treatment of Pediatric Pilonidal Sinus Disease: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as an adjuvant to crystallized phenol (CP) in treating pediatric...

Medium-to Long-term Outcomes of Rex Shunt in 105 Children With Extrahepatic Portal Vein Obstruction in China

The aim of our study was to analyze the medium-to long-term outcomes of Rex shunts in a large series of children with extrahepatic portal vein...

Mesenteric Base Width: Abdominal Wall Diameter Correlates With Intestinal Rotational Anomalies in Infants

Symptomatic malrotation requires urgent Ladd procedure. Patients with incidental or indeterminate findings have historically been managed with...

Meconium Ileal Obstruction and Functional Immaturity: Review

Ileal obstruction caused by thick meconium associated with functional immaturity (IOMFI) is an uncommon disease associated with prematurity. IOMFI...

Central Liver Segments Resections vs Extended Hepatectomies in Children: Single-Center Experience

Central liver segments resection (CLSR) still is not widely used in pediatric surgery due to its technical difficulty, whereas this procedure is...

Laparoscopic Versus Conventional Open Congenital Duodenal Obstruction Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of laparoscopic surgery (LS) compared to open surgery...

Mediastinal Shift Index: A Novel Postnatal Measurement of Mediastinal Movement that Predicts Survival in Neonates With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Mediastinal position varies in neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), reflecting contralateral shift due to mass effect. We aimed to...

Economic Impact of Daily Bowel Management Regimens

Chronic constipation and fecal incontinence are devastating problems for patients with anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung's disease, idiopathic...

Identifying Novel Genetic Markers in Pediatric Rhabdomyosarcoma

Rhabdomyosarcoma risk stratification is traditionally determined by tumor histology and staging. Recent studies revealed the importance of...

Gastroschisis Prevalence and Co-occurring Malformations Among Danish Live Births During 1994–2021: A Nationwide Register-Based Study

Gastroschisis prevalence has increased for decades with corresponding increases in the need for immediate and follow-up care. Such care can be...

Increasing Caudal Block Utilization to Promote Opioid Stewardship in the NICU Population: A Quality Improvement Project

Regional anesthetic techniques are safe and effective in reducing pain and the need for opioid analgesia but may be underutilized in neonatal...

Risk Factors for Recurrence of Crohn's Disease After Ileocecal Resection and Management Strategies

Pediatric patients with ileocecal Crohn's Disease (CD) refractory to medical management frequently require ileocecectomy. However, risk factors...

Validation of the Clavien-Madadi Classification for Unexpected Events in Pediatric Surgery: A Collaborative ERNICA Project

Omid Madadi-Sanjani, Joachim F. Kuebler, Julia Brendela, Sara Costanzod, Anna L. Granströmc, Emrah Aydin, Stavros Loukogeorgakish, Martin Lacher,...

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Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Review: 2nd Quarter (Apr-Jun) 2024

We are back with another episode of our Journal of Pediatric Surgery article review podcast. This time we have three publications from the second...