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LncRNA MEG9 Promotes Inflammation and Liver Fibrosis Through S100A9 in Biliary Atresia

The pathogenesis of biliary atresia (BA) remains elusive. We aimed to investigate the role of long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) MEG9 in BA.

📅 Jul 17, 2024 articles
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Is Routine Pathology Evaluation of Tissue Removed for Fertility Preservation Necessary?

For all fertility preservation (FP) cases at our institution, a biopsy is performed for routine pathology from all gonadal tissue removed. This is...

📅 Jul 18, 2024 articles
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Modified Pneumatic Reduction Protocol for Intussusception: A Retrospective Cohort Study in an Ultrahigh Volume Center

This study aims to assess the long-term outcomes of a modified pneumatic reduction protocol for intussusception at the Vietnam National Hospital...

📅 Jul 18, 2024 articles
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Epidemiological changes in the pattern of children’s traumatic injuries at Hong Kong emergency departments during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective, single-institutional, serial and comparative study

Abstract Introduction Trauma is the leading cause of paediatric mortality and morbidity. Stay-home regulations for coronavirus disease 2019...

📅 Jul 16, 2024 articles
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Assessment of inflammatory biomarkers to identify surgical/death necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants without pneumoperitoneum

Abstract Background Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a life-threatening disease that affects premature infants. However, the role of...

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Inflammation patterns in early post-operative cholangitis predict long-term outcomes in biliary atresia: a potential role of non-suppurative cholangitis

Abstract Purpose Frequent post-operative cholangitis in biliary atresia (BA) affects the long-term native liver survival. This study assessed the...

📅 Jul 16, 2024 articles
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Simulation and training for pediatric colorectal surgery and anorectal malformation: a scoping review

Abstract Purpose To study the published literature for various models used for simulation and training in the field of pediatric colorectal...

📅 Jul 17, 2024 articles
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Robotic-assisted pull-through procedures for anorectal malformation: a systematic review

Abstract Aim To study the published literature on robotic-assisted pull-through procedures for anorectal malformation. Method A PubMed search was...

📅 Jul 17, 2024 articles
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Botulinum Toxin Enhanced Foker Process for Long Gap Esophageal Atresia

The traction-induced esophageal growth (Foker) process for the treatment of long gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) relies on applying progressive...

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Are we informing our patients correctly? Evaluation of perioperative counselling for paediatric intestinal stoma formation: a national study

Abstract Purpose Adequate preoperative information is known to improve patient outcomes. We aimed to evaluate perioperative education for...

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Invited Commentary on: Tremonti, et al: Early Lessons From Implementation of Holistic Review for Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Applicants

The manuscript “Early Lessons from Implementation of Holistic Review for Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Applicants” from Drs. Tremonti, Shah and...

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Predictors of medical adherence following a bowel management program for youth and young adults with Spina Bifida

Abstract Purpose To evaluate individual and community sociodemographic factors that predict bowel regimen adherence in youth and young adults with...

📅 Jul 15, 2024 articles
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Integrating Artificial Intelligence Into the Visualization and Modeling of Three-Dimensional Anatomy in Pediatric Surgical Patients

Pediatric surgeons often treat patients with complex anatomical considerations due to congenital anomalies or distortion of normal structures by...

📅 Jul 15, 2024 articles
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Environmental Impact of Traveling to the Annual American Pediatric Surgical Association Meeting

Research has demonstrated negative environmental impacts from in-person conferences. Nonetheless, there are benefits to in-person meetings. The...

📅 Jul 13, 2024 articles
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Modifications of surgical techniques in laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure of inguinal ring for childhood inguinal hernia to achieve zero recurrence and zero subcutaneous stitch granuloma

Abstract Purpose To present our technical modifications of single incision laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (SILPEC) of the...

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Implementing Screening, Brief Interventions, and Referral to Treatment at Pediatric Trauma Centers: A Step Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial

Pediatric trauma centers have had challenges meeting the American College of Surgeons criteria for screening and intervening for alcohol with...

📅 Jul 13, 2024 articles
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The Value of Preoperative Rigid Tracheobronchoscopy for the Diagnosis of Tracheomalacia in Oesophageal Atresia Patients

Oesophageal atresia (OA) is often accompanied by tracheomalacia (TM). The aim of this study was to evaluate its presence in OA patients during...

📅 Jul 13, 2024 articles
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Pediatric thoracic outlet syndrome: a systematic review with metadata

Abstract Introduction Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) typically considered a condition of the adult population; it is often disregarded in children...

📅 Jul 14, 2024 articles
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Management and Outcomes of Intestinal Atresia – A Single Institution Experience From 1947 to 2019

We aimed to evaluate disease characteristics, associated malformations and surgical outcomes of congenital intestinal atresia.

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Impact of hepatocyte growth factor on the colonic morphology and gut microbiome in short bowel syndrome rat model

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to investigate the impact of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) on colonic morphology and gut microbiota in a rat...

📅 Jul 13, 2024 articles
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The Pathologist's Role in the Diagnosis of Hirschsprung's Disease

Introduction The possibilities, recent advances, and pitfalls in the histopathologic workup of specimens submitted for the diagnosis of...

📅 Jul 13, 2024 articles
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Commentary- Bridging the Gap: The Impact of Bowel Management Programs on Daily Life in Pediatric Colorectal Disease

This commentary discusses the social impact of bowel management programs (BMPs) on children with colorectal diseases, including anorectal...

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Reproductive Function and Fertility Preservation in Female Children, Girls, and Adolescents After Appendicular Pelvic Peritonitis: May There Be a Place for Transitional Care?

Appendicular peritonitis is a common surgical emergency in pediatric patients [1]. Peritonitis may spread to the pelvis, involving internal...

📅 Jul 13, 2024 articles
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The Impact of Presenting Environmental Sustainability Research on Continuing Medical Education

The integration of environmental sustainability and planetary health research into continuing medical education is becoming increasingly...

📅 Jul 13, 2024 articles
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Gender Dysphoria and the Pediatric Surgeon: A Plea for Clarity and Caution

Pediatric surgeons have long cared for children with disorders of sexual differentiation (DSD), in which a child's external genitalia are...

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Comparison and clinical analysis of antibiotics and endoscopic injection for vesicoureteral reflux in children

Abstract Purpose This study evaluated the outcome of pediatric patients with primary vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) and compared of the treatments...

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Letter to the Editor in Response to The Safety and Efficacy of Early Enteral Nutrition After Paediatric Enterostomy Closure - The EPOC Study

We read with interest the article by Cope and colleagues entitled “The Safety and Efficacy of Early Enteral Nutrition After Paediatric Enterostomy...

📅 Jul 11, 2024 articles
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Surgical aspects of choledochal cyst in children and adults: an experience of 106 cases

Abstract Purpose To describe clinical features of choledochal cyst (CC) patients in terms of demographic data, clinical presentation,...

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Letter to the Editor Regarding: Pediatric Firearm Trauma on the Rise

The publication on “Pediatric Firearm Trauma on the Rise: A Retrospective Review of Over 1100 Cases in 12 Years at One Center [1]” is very...

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Liver transplant with Dr. Jonathan Merola

Liver transplant with Dr. Jonathan Merola

In this episode we are talking about Liver transplant with Dr. Jonathan Merola, a transplant surgeon at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. (This...

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Comprehensive meta-analysis of surgical procedure for congenital diaphragmatic hernia: thoracoscopic versus open repair

Abstract Purpose Previous studies have shown a higher recurrence rate and longer operative times for thoracoscopic repair (TR) of congenital...

📅 Jul 09, 2024 articles
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HIV-associated rectovaginal fistulae in children: a single-centre retrospective study in the antiretroviral era

Abstract Purpose Acquired rectovaginal fistulae (RVF) are a complication of paediatric HIV infection. We report our experience with the surgical...

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Surgical maneuvers for long-segment Hirschsprung pull-through in unique patients

Abstract Purpose Patients with Hirschsprung disease affecting the splenic flexure or more proximal segments present a surgical challenge....

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Investigation of the Effects of N-acetylcysteine and Selenium on Vesicoureteral Reflux Nephropathy: An Experimental Study

This study aimed to investigate the effects of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and selenium (Se) on vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) nephropathy.

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The postoperative renal function of persistent cloaca patients treated by posterior sagittal anorecto-urethro-vaginopalsty: results of a nationwide survey in Japan

Abstract Purpose We investigated the postoperative renal function in persistent cloaca (PC) patients who underwent posterior sagittal...

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Developing an Effective Off-the-job Training Model and an Automated Evaluation System for Thoracoscopic Esophageal Atresia Surgery

Pediatric minimally invasive surgery requires advanced technical skills. Off-the-job training (OJT), especially when using disease-specific...

📅 Jul 06, 2024 articles
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