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Predictive Factors of Pulmonary Hydatid Complications in Children

Pulmonary echinococcosis in children has frequent and severe complications. The aim of our study was to determine predictive factors of pre and...

📅 Aug 16, 2024 articles
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Letter to the Editor in Response to: Short- and Long-Term Outcomes of Thoracoscopic and Open Repair for Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula

We have read with interest the study of Yalcin, et al., titled “Short- and Long-Term Outcomes of Thoracoscopic and Open Repair For Esophageal...

📅 Aug 16, 2024 articles
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Worth the Wait? The Impact of Timing of Repair of Esophageal Atresia With Tracheoesophageal Fistula on Outcomes

Infants with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) are at increased risk for respiratory compromise and gastric perforation...

📅 Aug 16, 2024 articles
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High Alvarado Score is Independently Associated with Appendicitis in Children with Inconclusive Ultrasound

Acute appendicitis (AA) is a challenging diagnosis in the pediatric population. It usually requires meticulous examination of clinical, laboratory...

📅 Aug 16, 2024 articles
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Usefulness of central venous catheter replacement with a guidewire in patients with intestinal failure: a single-center study

Abstract Purpose Patients with intestinal failure (IF) require long-term parenteral nutrition using central venous catheters (CVCs), which often...

📅 Aug 15, 2024 articles
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The Influence of Educational Materials on Parental Anxiety and Productivity in Appendicitis Pediatrics

The research conducted by Ferreira et al. [1] offers precious perspectives on the psychological influence of pediatric appendicitis upon families...

📅 Aug 15, 2024 articles
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Management and outcomes of pilonidal patients with secondary sinuses—a cohort study

Abstract Background Patients with pilonidal disease (PD) can present with concurrent draining secondary sinus at the superior gluteal cleft. The...

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Pediatric trauma during the COVID-19 lockdown: caregiver abuse and self-harm in a vulnerable population

Abstract Purpose This retrospective cohort study explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric trauma cases in Singapore’s National...

📅 Aug 16, 2024 articles
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Can Ultrasound Reliably Detect Negative Appendectomy in Pediatric Patients?

While acute appendicitis (AA) is one of the most frequent emergency surgical conditions, diagnosing it continues to be a real challenge for the...

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A lmod1a mutation causes megacystis microcolon intestinal hypoperistalsis in a CRISPR/Cas9-modified zebrafish model

Abstract Purpose Megacystis microcolon intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome (MMIHS) is defined as a congenital visceral myopathy with genetic...

📅 Aug 14, 2024 articles
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Surgery for hepatoblastoma in children with trisomy 18: a monocentric study

Abstract Purpose Recently, children with trisomy 18 have been receiving more active treatment for malignancies. We report herein seven cases...

📅 Aug 14, 2024 articles
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Standardized pilonidal protocol as rescue therapy for excision-refractory pilonidal disease

Abstract Purpose Severe pilonidal diseases have refractory symptoms despite multiple surgeries and optimal therapy remains unclear. We...

📅 Aug 14, 2024 articles
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Letter to the Editor in Response to: The Intraperitoneal Use of Cephazolin: A Novelty in the Prevention of Intra-abdominal Abscess After Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Children”

We have read with interest the study of Simone Frediani et al., titled “The Intraperitoneal Use of Cephazolin: A Novelty in the Prevention of...

📅 Aug 13, 2024 articles
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Intradyadic Correlation Between Parent-reported and Child-reported Quality of Life in Patients With Anorectal Malformation and Hirschsprung's Disease in Comparison to Healthy Controls

Quality of life (QOL) is an important clinical endpoint in paediatric chronic conditions. How parent-proxy reports differ from child self-reported...

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Multi-Institutional Analysis of Choledocholithiasis in Pediatric vs Adult Patients

In adults, upfront intraoperative cholangiogram with laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is well accepted for management of...

📅 Aug 13, 2024 articles
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Trans-Abdominal Pre-Peritoneal (TAPP) Approach for Anatomical Repair of Direct Inguinal Hernia in Children: Could it Be the New Standardized Approach?

The incidence of direct inguinal hernia in the pediatric population is relatively low and is usually discovered intraoperatively, rendering it...

📅 Aug 13, 2024 articles
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Mitochondrial viability in neurogenic bladder urothelium after sigmoidocolocystoplasty. Implications for persistent vesicoureteral reflux

Abstract Purpose We investigated whether inflammatory cell infiltration (ICI), fibrosis, and mitochondrial viability of the neurogenic bladder...

📅 Aug 13, 2024 articles
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NRP1 knockdown inhibits the invasion and migration of rhabdoid tumor of the kidney cells

Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to detect candidate oncogenes of rhabdoid tumor of the kidney (RTK) and evaluate their roles in RTK in...

📅 Aug 12, 2024 articles
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Non-Operative Management of Uncomplicated Appendicitis in Children: Can Patients Be Discharged From the Emergency Department?

Non-operative management of uncomplicated appendicitis in children is a safe alternative to laparoscopic appendectomy. The purpose of this study...

📅 Aug 12, 2024 articles
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Association of Previous Cardiac Surgery With Postoperative Pneumonia in Infants Undergoing Abdominal Operations: A Cohort Study

Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) often require other, non-cardiac related surgical procedures following their initial cardiac surgery....

📅 Aug 09, 2024 articles
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Evaluation and Management of Biliary Dyskinesia in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review From the APSA Outcomes and Evidence-Based Committee

The diagnosis and management of biliary dyskinesia in children and adolescents remains variable and controversial. The American Pediatric Surgical...

📅 Aug 09, 2024 articles
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Response to the Letter to the Editor Regarding ‘Let Kids Play: Using Virtual Reality as a Substitute for General Anesthesia for Minor Procedures in Pediatric Population’

We appreciate the opportunity to address the issues raised in Dr. Lian's letter and to clarify our methodology. We also thank Dr. Lian and...

📅 Aug 09, 2024 articles
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Evaluation and Management of Total Colonic Hirschsprung Disease: A Comprehensive Review From the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) Hirschsprung Disease Interest Group

Children with total colonic Hirschsprung disease (TCHD) are a unique group of patients with pre- and postoperative management challenges. This...

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Analysis of Techniques in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repairs across Pediatric Age Groups: EUPSA Trainees of European Pediatric Surgery Survey

Aim This survey analyzed techniques in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR) across pediatric age groups. Materials and Methods Data were...

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Current Practice of Laparoscopic Surgery for Choledochal Cyst in Children -A Survey on Opinion and Experience Among IPEG Members

Laparoscopic resection of choledochal cyst (CC) has become a popular approach. As the discussion about optimal treatment and technical strategies...

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Simultaneous Bilateral Thoracoscopy During the Nuss Procedure is Safe, Effective, and Allows for Optimal Visualization of the Bar Passer Throughout the Substernal Dissection

Cardiac injury during the Nuss procedure is a rare risk that can lead to a catastrophic outcome. The specific aim of this pilot study was to...

📅 Aug 09, 2024 articles
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Assessment of the utility of two-dimensional shear wave elastography and superb microvascular imaging in postoperative patients with biliary atresia

Abstract Purpose We aimed to investigate whether prediction of liver fibrosis using two-dimensional shear wave elastography (2D-SWE) and vascular...

📅 Aug 08, 2024 articles
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Factors predicting the need for liver transplantation in biliary atresia patients after 18 years of age

Abstract Purpose We aimed to identify factors predicting the need for future liver transplantation (LT) at 18 years of age in patients with...

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Operative Timing for Elective Thoracoscopic Lobectomy for CPAM and Sequestration: A NSQIP-Pediatric Analysis 2017–2021

There is limited literature on optimal timing for elective thoracoscopic lobectomy for congenital pulmonary airway malformations (CPAM) and...

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Effect of peritoneal drainage on the prognosis following appendectomy in pediatric patients with appendicitis: a retrospective study based on appendicitis grade

Abstract Background This study aimed to assess the impact of peritoneal drainage and its type on prognosis, encompassing postoperative recovery...

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Management Strategies and Outcomes of Distal Congenital Esophageal Strictures in the Setting of Long-gap Esophageal Atresia

The management of neonates with long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) combined with distal congenital esophageal strictures (CES) is challenging. We...

📅 Aug 08, 2024 articles
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Same-Day Discharge for Elective Pediatric Laparoscopic Gastrostomy Tube Insertion is Safe and Increasing in Frequency; A NSQIP Pediatric Retrospective Review 2017 to 2021

There is limited literature reviewing same-day discharge for elective pediatric gastrostomy tube placement. Our aim was to assess the outcomes and...

📅 Aug 06, 2024 articles
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Reducing MRCP Utilization Through a “Surgery First” Approach for Pediatric Choledocholithiasis: A CARES Working Group Retrospective Study

Choledocholithiasis in children is rising and frequently managed with an endoscopy-first (EF) approach that utilizes endoscopic retrograde...

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Proposing the Retrosternal Angle as a Diagnostic Measure for Banana Sternum in Pectus Excavatum

Anteriorly convex sternum in pectus excavatum, also known as banana sternum (BS), influences decision-making during repair and, especially, the...

📅 Aug 06, 2024 articles
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Pediatric Outcomes After Robotic Median Arcuate Ligament Release, Celiac Ganglionectomy, and Lymphadenectomy

Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) is a neurovascular disorder characterized by gastrointestinal symptoms due to celiac artery and ganglion...

📅 Aug 06, 2024 articles
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Laparoscopic Versus Open Ladd Procedure for Midgut Malrotation

Intestinal malrotation is an uncommon developmental anomaly that can lead to duodenal obstruction and midgut volvulus. The standard correctional...

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