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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Cessation of Antibiotics for Complicated Appendicitis at Discharge Does Not Increase Risk of Post-operative Infection

New article you should know from JPS by Dr. Cecilia Gigena "Cessation of Antibiotics for Complicated Appendicitis at Discharge Does Not Increase...

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...

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....

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...

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.

Spinal posture, mobility, and position sense in adolescents with chest wall deformities: a comparison of pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum and healthy peers

Abstract Purpose The study aimed to compare spinal posture, mobility, and position sense in adolescents with pectus excavatum (PE), pectus...

Urological outcomes in adult females born with anorectal malformation or Hirschsprung disease

Abstract Introduction Women born with anorectal malformation (ARM) or Hirschsprung disease (HD) may have impaired urologic function resulting in...

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...

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...

Resultados después de la cirugía para niños en África

Nuevo artículo que tienes que conocer, seleccionado por la Sociedad Chilena de Cirugía Pediátrica, resumido por la Dra. Cecilia Gigena "Resultados...

Outcomes after surgery for children in Africa

New article you should know selected by the Chilean Society of pediatric surgeons Summarized by Dr. Cecilia Gigena  "Outcomes after surgery for...

Embracing the Future: Continuing a Legacy of Excellence in Pediatric Surgery

Late diagnosis of anorectal malformation: how good is good enough?

Abstract Purpose National data from the United Kingdom reported in 2016 have suggested that almost one quarter of babies with anorectal...

How Does Appendicolith Affect the Presentation of Pediatric Appendicitis? An Eight-year Retrospective Review

I report on portion of a study completed at the Kaplan Medical Center in Rehovot, Israel. I reviewed PED charts, surgical reports and pathology...

Optimizing Implementation of the Neonatal Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Guideline

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) protocols require multidisciplinary team engagement from healthcare professionals (HCPs), where limited...