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Applying an explainable machine learning model might reduce the number of negative appendectomies in pediatric patients with a high probability of acute appendicitis

New article review from Dr. Carlos Colunga! Ivan Males, Zvonimir Boban, Marko Kumric, Josip Vrdoljak, Karlotta Berkovic, Zenon Pogorelic & Josko...

Introduction of a Warming Bundle to Reduce Hypothermia in Neonatal Surgical Patients

New article review by Dr. Alex Halpern! Joshua K Ramjist, Pattamon Sutthatarn, Christine Elliott, Kyong-Soon Lee, Annie Fecteau...

Development of a skeletal muscle sheet with direct reprogramming-induced myoblasts on a nanogel-cross-linked porous freeze-dried gel scaffold in a mouse gastroschisis model

Abstract Purpose In this study, we attempted to create skeletal muscle sheets made of directly converted myoblasts (dMBs) with a nanogel scaffold...

Report on the 33rd Annual Meeting of the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG)

The 33rd Annual Congress of the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) was held in the lively city of Las Vegas, in June 2024. The...

Commentary to ‘How can the surgeons choose preoperatively most appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis vs therapy in pediatric acute appendicitis’

Anorectal Malformation Patients in Australia and Europe: Different Location, Same Problem? A Retrospective Comparative Registry-Based Study

Anorectal malformations (ARM) encompass a spectrum of rare congenital defects of the rectum and anus, requiring specialized reconstructive...

Update Course Rewind: Who to Send Home from the OR #4 Part 2: Partial Thyroidectomy

We are back with another Update Course Rewind video from the Update Course in Pediatric Surgery 2023. This time we are presenting you "Who to Send...

Morio Kasai Corrects the Uncorrectable: Hepatic Portoenterostomy for Biliary Atresia

One of the fundamental innovations of pediatric surgery is hepatic portoenterostomy for biliary atresia, widely known as the Kasai procedure for...

Comparative Outcomes of Single-Stage versus Two-Stage Laparoscopic Fowler-Stephens Orchidopexy: A Systematic Review snd Meta-Analysis

Introduction Intra-abdominal testis (IAT) remains a challenging and controversial subset within the management of cryptorchidism. While...

Intraoperative surgical complications of open surgery for congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a multicenter, observational study in Japan

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to clarify surgical complications associated with open surgery for congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)....

Features Associated with Delayed Diagnosis of Appendicitis in Children: A Retrospective Analysis of 1411 Cases

Although acute appendicitis (AA) is one of the most frequent emergency surgical conditions, diagnosing it is still challenging for the pediatric...

Optimizing Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair on ECMO: Evaluating the Risk of Bleeding

Institutions lack consensus on the management of patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) who are repaired on extracorporeal membrane...

Minimally Invasive Surgery for Duodenal Obstructions: 10 Years of Experience in a Single Center

Duodenal obstructions are one of the most common causes of upper intestinal obstruction during the neonatal period. Minimally invasive surgical...

Failure to Significantly Reduce Radiation Exposure in Children with Suspected Appendicitis in the United States

Ultrasound (US) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is recommended over computed tomography (CT) as the initial imaging modality when considering...

Human Liver Organoids to Predict the Outcome of Kasai Portoenterostomy

Kasai portoenterostomy (KPE) remains the primary intervention for biliary atresia (BA), but its outcomes are highly variable. Reliable prognostic...

Eicosapentaenoic acid administration ameliorates the progression of liver fibrosis after laparoscopic Kasai portoenterostomy

Abstract Purpose Biliary atresia (BA) poses a persistent challenge characterized by ongoing liver inflammation and subsequent fibrosis even after...

Clinical significance of sarcopenia in children with neuroblastic tumors

Abstract Purpose To elucidate the clinical significance of sarcopenia in children with neuroblastic tumors (NTs). Methods We conducted a...

Muscle regeneration therapy using dedifferentiated fat cell (DFAT) for anal sphincter dysfunction

Abstract Purpose We investigated the effects of mouse-derived DFAT on the myogenic differentiation of a mouse-derived myoblast cell line (C2C12)...

Letter to the Editor in Response to: Reproductive Function and Fertility Preservation in Female Children, Girls, and Adolescents After Appendicular Pelvic Peritonitis: What About Abscesses?

We read with great interest your recent article titled “Reproductive Function and Fertility Preservation in Female Children, Girls, and...

Qualitative inductive analysis of the lives of women with persistent cloaca based on their narratives

Abstract Purpose The study aimed to explore and describe the lives of patients with persistent cloaca (PC) from childhood to adulthood. Methods...

Can We Distinguish Testicular Torsion From Torsion of the Appendix Testis in Children With Acute Scrotum? A Prospective Cohort Study

Acute scrotum is a urological emergency that needs prompt evaluation and management. The leading causes of acute scrotum in the pediatric...

QUAD #13 Esophageal Strictures & Endoscopic Interventions with Dr. Phil Putnam

In this video, we explore the diagnosis and management of esophageal strictures, focusing on the importance of a patient-centered approach and the...

Association of Exclusive Breast Milk Intake and Outcomes in Infants With Uncomplicated Gastroschisis: A National Cohort Study

New article review by Alex Halpern, MD! Full text: https://www.jpedsurg.org/article/S0022-3468(24)00077-0/fulltext Background: Enteral feeding is...

The Impact of COVID-19 on Acute Surgeries in England Among the Under-25s: A Retrospective Study of 61,360 Appendicitis and 15,850 Testicular Torsion Admissions

Little is known about how COVID-19 impacted acute surgical activity for children and young people (CYP) across England. Appendicitis and...

Early post-operative fever after colorectal surgery in infants is common and rarely associated with infection

Abstract Purpose Early post-operative fever (< 48 h) is common in adults and children and seldom indicative of an infection. Guidance to limit...

Effect of emergent nephrostomy on long-term total and split renal function in patients with upper urinary tract obstruction due to pelvic malignant tumors

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to investigate the impact of nephrostomies on the outcome of total renal function (TRF) and split renal function...

Expert classification of hypospadias: an external validation and evaluation of agreement for Glans–Urethral Meatus–Shaft (GMS) and Hypospadias Objective Penile Evaluation (HOPE) scores

Abstract Purpose This study evaluates the inter-rater agreements of both the Glans–Urethral Meatus–Shaft (GMS) hypospadias score and Hypospadias...

CAMK2G Promotes Neuronal Differentiation and Inhibits Migration in Neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma (NB) originates from differentiation arrest of sympathoadrenal progenitors in the neural crest. It is necessary to reveal the...

Development of Prediction Model for Hirschsprung-Associated Enterocolitis (HAEC) in Postoperative Hirschsprung Patients

Despite identifying numerous risk factors for postoperative Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis (HAEC), predicting individual risk remains...

Does Sequential Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy Affect the Development of Postoperative Compensatory Sweating in Children?

The development of compensatory sweating (CS) following thoracoscopic sympathectomy (TS) for palmar hyperhidrosis (PH) is the major drawback of...

Global Strategies for Postoperative Care and Bowel Management in Patients With Anorectal Malformations: Varied Practices and Barriers

Anorectal malformations (ARMs) commonly result in constipation and fecal incontinence following primary surgical reconstruction. This study...

Effect of medial stabilizer chest position on pectus bar dislocation

Abstract Purpose The current standard method for pectus excavatum (PE) repair is the Nuss procedure. One major postoperative complication is the...

Single-Incision Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic Resection of Adrenal Tumors in Children

We describe our experience with single-incision retroperitoneal laparoscopic (SIRL) for resection of adrenal tumors in pediatric patients and...

Hepatic resections for pediatric hepatoblastoma: analysis of 30-day outcomes using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program—Pediatric database

Abstract Background Surgical resection remains the cornerstone of treatment for hepatoblastoma in children and offers the best chance of...

Quality of life after colectomy and ileo-jpouch-anal anastomosis in paediatric patients with ulcerative colitis

Abstract Introduction Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is an Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Surgery is required in cases of severe acute colitis,...

A retrospective study investigating the risk of graft loss in living donor liver transplant cases where size mismatching is predicted from graft-to-recipient weight ratio

Abstract Background/purpose Living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) is vital for pediatric end-stage liver disease due to organ shortages. The...