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The use of postoperative calibrations in Hirschsprung disease: a practice to reconsider?

Abstract Purpose Daily postoperative anal dilations after endorectal pull-through for Hirschsprung disease (HD) are still considered a common...

Comparing Penile Problems in Circumcised vs. Uncircumcised Boys: Insights From a Large Commercial Claims Database With a Focus on Provider Type Performing Circumcision

To compare penile problems in circumcised relative to uncircumcised boys, and to determine which providers performing the circumcision have fewer...

Who should perform pediatric laparoscopic cholecystectomies? A systematic review of the literature

Abstract Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is an increasingly common operation in the pediatric population, although numbers remain significantly...

Which neonates should have a pre-operative echocardiography? Findings from a national survey and a retrospective tertiary single-centre analysis in the United Kingdom

Abstract Purpose The detection of congenital heart disease (CHD) before neonatal surgery is crucial for anaesthetic and perioperative management....

Case-Based Journal Review: Cholelithiasis 2024

It is already public knowledge that thousands of articles on different pathologies are published every day and that it is very difficult to follow...

Abdominal wall muscle weakness outcomes after split abdominal flap repair of large congenital diaphragmatic hernias in newborn

Abstract Purpose Split abdominal wall muscle flap (SAWMF) is a technique to repair large defects in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). A...

Use of a new vertical traction device for early traction-assisted staged closure of congenital abdominal wall defects: a prospective series of 16 patients

Abstract Purpose Abdominal wall closure in patients with giant omphalocele (GOC) and complicated gastroschisis (GS) remains to be a surgical...

Transanal proximal rectosigmoidectomy: a single-center experience in surgically treated severe medically refractory idiopathic constipation

Abstract Purpose To present the functional results after a transanal proximal rectosigmoidectomy in patients with severe idiopathic constipation...

Enucleation for intestinal duplications: a comparative study with intestinal resection and anastomosis

Abstract Purpose Duplication enucleation (DE) has been described as an alternative to intestinal resection with primary anastomosis (IRA) for...

How can the surgeon choose preoperatively the most appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis vs therapy in pediatric acute appendicitis?

Abstract Introduction The aim of this study was to find statistically valid criteria to preoperatively divide acute appendicitis into simple and...

Management of urinary incontinence in girls with congenital pouch colon

Abstract Purpose This study describes the management of urinary incontinence (UI) in eight girls with congenital pouch colon (CPC) associated with...

Clinical analysis of 23 cases of epidermoid cyst of testis in children

Abstract Objective This study aims to examine the clinical characteristics and surgical management of pediatric testicular epidermoid cysts,...

Recurrence of anterior congenital diaphragmatic hernia after laparoscopic repair in children

Abstract Purpose To report our experience with laparoscopic repair of anterior congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) using extracorporeal...

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A Novel Use of Embryonic Gut Organoid Culture to Investigate Duodenal Atresia

The cause of duodenal atresia (DA) is not known. Tandler's “solid cord” hypothesis conflicts with current biological evidence. In humans, a...

Peri-operative Anticoagulation Strategies, Bleeding and Thrombotic Complications in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Intervention for Congenital Portosystemic Shunts

Congenital portosystemic shunts (CPSS) are rare congenital abnormalities causing abnormal blood flow between the portal vein and systemic...

Influence of Shortened Fasting Time on Perioperative Outcomes in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review

Prolonged preoperative fasting can cause hypoglycemia, dehydration, hypotension, and irritability, especially in children. Multimodal protocols...

Determining the Risk Factors for Anastomotic Stricture Development after Esophageal Atresia Repair: Results from the Turkish Esophageal Atresia Registry

Introduction Anastomotic stricture (AS) is the second most common complication after esophageal atresia (EA) repair. We aimed to evaluate the data...

Evaluation of 4DryField® as an Adhesion Prophylaxis in Pediatric Patients: A Propensity-Score Matched Study

Introduction Abdominal adhesions following surgery can lead to complications like intestinal obstruction and pelvic pain. While no molecular...

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

We have read with great interest the article by Donati et al. [1]. To our knowledge, this is the first study comparing different stabilization...

Long-term Effects of Pre-operative Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone on Glans Width in Boys With Hypospadias

Small glans width is a risk factor for urethroplasty complications. This study aimed to assess and compare short- and long-term effects of two...

Treatment abandonment in children with Wilms tumor at a national referral hospital in Uganda

Abstract Introduction The incidence of pediatric Wilms’ tumor (WT) is high in Africa, though patients abandon treatment after initial diagnosis....

Comparison between umbilical and right upper transverse abdominal incisions for pyloromyotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the operative parameters and complication rates between the umbilical (UMB) and right upper quadrant...

Bowel function, urinary tract function, and health-related quality of life in males with anorectal malformations

Abstract Purpose There is a knowledge gap regarding long-term outcomes for males undergoing surgery for an anorectal malformation (ARM). The...

Clinical Predictors of Spontaneous Intestinal Perforation vs Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Extremely and Very Low Birth Weight Neonates

Spontaneous intestinal perforation (SIP) and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) are distinct disease processes associated with significant morbidity...

Reduciendo las intubaciones no planificadas en la UCIN después de una cirugía

Nuevo articulo que tienes que conocer del Journal of Pediatric Surgery por la Dra. Cecilia Gigena "Reduciendo las intubaciones no planificadas en...

Reducing Unplanned Intubations in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit After Children's Surgery

New article you should know by Dr. Cecilia Gigena from the Journal of Pediatric Surgery "Reducing Unplanned Intubations in the Neonatal Intensive...

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy with T-Fasteners versus “Pull Technique”: Analysis of Complications

Introduction The T-fasteners gastrostomy (T-PEG) has become increasingly popular over recent years as an alternative to the “pull-technique”...

Effectiveness of two-dimensional shear-wave sonoelastography in the diagnosis and follow-up of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

Abstract Introduction We sought to determine the effectiveness and utility of two-dimensional shear-wave sonoelastography (2D-SW-SE) in the...

Intestinal Rehabilitation Webinar 2023 - Top 5 Key Takeaways

In November 2023 we held the first Intestinal Rehabilitation webinar with Dr. Paul Wales & Dr. Michael Helmrath, 2 experts from the Intestinal...

2024 Laparoscopic Hernia Event

Rate of oophorectomy in pediatric ovarian torsion: risk factors and change over time

Abstract Purpose The management of ovarian torsion in pediatric patients has evolved over time. Ovarian salvage is currently recommended given...

Duodenal Atresia in Finland from 2004 to 2017: Prevalence, Mortality, and Associated Anomalies—A Population-Based Study

Introduction Duodenal atresia (DA) is the most common atresia of the small bowel. This study aims to assess the prevalence, mortality, and...

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...

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...