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Commentary on: Long-Term Effects of Pre-Operative Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone on Glans Width in Boys With Hypospadias

This is a study which, I believe, should be approached cautiously, as there are observations which differ substantially from what has been...

Evaluating Safety of Ring Versus Clamp Devices in Neonatal Circumcision: A Meta-Analysis

While device-based circumcision is considered non-inferior to traditional dissection, there is no consensus on the efficacy and safety of ring...

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Review: Q1 (Jan-Mar) 2024

We are back with a new episode of the Journal of pediatric surgery series. This time we have the first quarter of 2024. With editors: Dr. Romeo...

Prehospital time and mortality in pediatric trauma

Abstract Purpose The “Golden Hour” of transportation to a hospital has long been accepted as a central principal of trauma care. However, this has...

Virtual Reality for Pediatric Surgery Pain Relief: Effective but not a Substitute for Anesthesia

We've read with great interest your recent article entitled "Let Kids Play: Using Virtual Reality as a Substitute for General Anesthesia for Minor...

Application of Delayed Repeated Enema With Sedation in Pediatric Intussusception: A Single Center Retrospective Study

This study aimed to evaluate the clinical application of delayed repeated air enema (DRE) with sedation in pediatric intussusception.

GAPS phase II: development and pilot results of the global assessment in pediatric surgery, an evidence-based pediatric surgical capacity assessment tool for low-resource settings

Abstract Purpose Pediatric surgical care in low- and middle-income countries is often hindered by systemic gaps in healthcare resources,...

Retrospective Review of Management of Antenatally Diagnosed Ovarian Cysts at the Hospital for Sick Children

Postnatal management of antenatally diagnosed ovarian cysts is not well-defined. The clinical course, management, and outcomes of patients with...

Laparoscopic-Assisted Colonic Derotation in Patients With Hirschsprung Disease

Children with Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) proximal to the splenic flexure or those needing a redo pull-through (PT) are at risk for tension and...

An examination of erroneous medical practices in circumcision surgery in light of supreme court decisions

Abstract Purpose Global interest in circumcision, one of the oldest and most frequently performed surgical procedures worldwide, continues. There...

Classification and Surgical Management of Anorectal Malformations: A Systematic Review and Evidence-based Guideline From the APSA Outcomes and Evidence-based Practice Committee

Treatment of neonates with anorectal malformations (ARMs) can be challenging due to variability in anatomic definitions, multiple approaches to...

Characterization of Pediatric Female Genital Trauma Using a Novel Grading System and Recommendations for Management

There is no standardized grading system for pediatric female genital trauma (PFGT), so patients may have over-utilization of resources relative to...

Letter to the Editor Regarding a Case of Paediatric Tension Gastrothorax Stabilised With Thoracic Needle Decompression

We read with interest the excellent paper on a dreaded complication of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Tension gastrothorax in children:...

Pyloric Stenosis with Dr. Alex Bondoc

In this episode, we review the symptoms, diagnosis and management of pyloric stenosis with Dr. Alex Bondoc, pediatric surgeon from Cincinnati...

Screening and Prophylaxis for Venous Thromboembolism in Pediatric Surgery: A Systematic Review

The American Pediatric Surgical Association Outcomes and Evidence-Based Practice Committee conducted a systematic review to describe the...

Relationship between preoperative nutritional status assessed using anthropometric measures and postoperative complications in pediatric surgical patients

Abstract Aim To determine the relationship between preoperative nutritional status assessed using anthropometric measures and postoperative...

Comparing Efficacy of Regional Analgesia Techniques after Pediatric Inguinal Procedures

Succession Planning, Call for Nominations, and Other Updates

The Journal of Pediatric Surgery desires to be as transparent as possible in communicating to its readership about significant changes in the...

High Area Deprivation Index is Associated With Discharge to Foster Care in Pediatric Patients With Non-accidental Trauma

Outcomes after non-accidental trauma (NAT) have been shown to be impacted by social determinants of health. Our study aims to investigate the...

Management and Outcomes of Hepatoblastoma in Patients With Trisomy 18: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis of 70 Patients

Predicted 1-year survival of children with trisomy 18 (T18) has increased to 59.3%. We aimed to systematically review the characteristics,...

Developing and transferring a children’s surgical training program from India to Africa a south-to-south global initiative

Abstract Purpose The availability of children’s surgical care in lower middle-income countries is lacking. The authors describe a hub and spoke...

Investigations, management and outcome of neonates presenting with distal intestinal obstruction: challenging the need for contrast enemas

Abstract Purpose To characterise the investigations, management and ultimate diagnosis of neonates with distal intestinal obstruction. Methods...

Artificial Intelligence vs. Doctors: Diagnosing Necrotizing Enterocolitis on Abdominal Radiographs

Radiographic diagnosis of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is challenging. Deep learning models may improve accuracy by recognizing subtle imaging...

The systemic immune-inflammation index at kasai portoenterostomy: related to clinical outcomes

Abstract Background Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII), known as an easy, economical and useful marker, correlates with the balance of...

Pediatric Firearm Trauma on the Rise: A Retrospective Review of Over 1,100 Cases in 12 Years at One Center

Gunshot injuries are the leading cause of death among children in the United States. The goal of this study was to better understand if certain...

Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Survivors From Infancy to Adulthood

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common comorbidity associated with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), with reported cases of...

Utility of thiol/disulphide homeostasis as a biomarker for acute appendicitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze the role of thiol/disulfide homeostasis (TDH) parameters as an indicator of oxidative stress in...

Surgical management of ovarian masses in children and adolescents: experience of an academic institution in France

Abstract Purpose Surgical management of ovarian masses in girls still challenging. The aim of the study is to report an 8-year experience in...

Management and Outcomes of Pediatric Lymphatic Malformations: A Systematic Review From the APSA Outcomes and Evidence-Based Practice Committee

Significant variation in management strategies for lymphatic malformations (LMs) in children persists. The goal of this systematic review is to...

‘Short Bars Crossed’ to Remodel the Entire Chest Wall in Children and Adolescents with Pectus Excavatum

The cross-bar technique of minimally invasive pectus excavatum (PE) correction remains underreported, which is especially true of pediatric...

The Beneficial Effect of Laryngeal Mask Airway on Cough Incidence: A Re-analysis

The meta-analysis by Yang et al. [1] compared the use of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) versus endotracheal tube (ETT) in pediatric patients...

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

Bar dislocation has always been considered a fearsome complication of Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum (MIRPE), therefore multiple...

Evaluating the web as a source of information for patients with chest wall deformities: insights into engagement and disparities

Abstract Background Recent data highlight the internet’s pivotal role as the primary information source for patients. In this study, we emulate a...

Thoracoscopic primary repair is useful for esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula in neonates with low body weight

Abstract Purpose The surgical indication of thoracoscopic primary repair for esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula is under debate....

Commentary- Adolescent Inguinal Hernias: Too Late for Evidence-based Practice?

We commend Dr. Ochoa and colleagues on a well-designed and executed survey-based study of current hernia repair practices in pediatric surgery...

Peutz–Jeghers syndrome: management for recurrent intussusceptions

Abstract Background Peutz–Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by hamartomatous gastrointestinal polyps along...