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Management of Gastroschisis: Timing of Delivery, Antibiotic Usage, and Closure Considerations (A Systematic Review From the American Pediatric Surgical Association Outcomes & Evidence Based Practice Committee)

No consensus exists for the initial management of infants with gastroschisis.

Bladder height to width ratio as a surrogate marker for non-physiological storage pressures in children with spinal dysraphism

Abstract Introduction Spinal dysraphism is the most frequent cause of neurogenic bladder. Urodynamic study (UDS) is an important component of the...

A Clinical Comparative Study of Thoracoscopic Anatomical Lesion Resection and Lobectomy in the Treatment of Congenital Lung Malformations

To explore the safety and feasibility of HuaXi thoracoscopic anatomical lesion resection (HX-TALR) in the treatment of congenital lung...

Utility of White Light Scanning as an Alternative to Computed Tomography to Evaluate Severity of Pectus Excavatum Deformity

Pectus excavatum (PE) severity and surgical candidacy are determined by computed tomography (CT)-delineated Haller Index (HI) and Correction Index...

Analysis of Social Determinants of Health in the Pediatric General Surgical Population of a Northeastern Urban Health System

Social determinants of health (SDOH) have been identified as factors that influence patient health outcomes. These are well described in adult and...

Ernica Clinical Consensus Statements on Total Colonic and Intestinal Aganglionosis

Hirschsprung disease is a congenital intestinal motility disorder characterized by an absence of enteric ganglion cells. Total colonic...

Risk factors for post-operative portal vein stenosis in pediatric liver transplantation: a single center case-control study

Abstract Purpose The incidence of post-transplant poral vein stenosis (PVS) is higher in pediatric liver transplantation, probably resulting from...

Long-gap esophageal atresia: gastric transposition or esophageal lengthening with delayed primary anastomosis? A systematic review

Abstract Purpose This study aims to evaluate different surgical approaches to long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) with or without tracheoesophageal...

Scoliosis After Resection of Primary Pediatric Chest Wall Tumors

Scoliosis is one of the long-term consequences of surgical resection of pediatric chest wall tumors. This study aimed to identify the risk factors...

European Pediatric Surgeons' Association Survey on Timing of Inguinal Hernia Repair in Premature Infants

Aim This article evaluates the practice patterns of European Pediatric Surgeons' Association (EUPSA) members regarding the timing of inguinal...

Development of a Standardized Process for Transition to Adult Care in a Pediatric Colorectal Surgery Clinic

As pediatric patients with colorectal diseases grow, it is important to address transition to adult practice. We aim to describe our center's...

Patterns and Outcomes in Pediatric Abdominal Tuberculosis: A Single Centre Cohort Study

Abdominal tuberculosis presents in a variety of ways. Different testing modalities must be applied in addition to having a high clinical suspicion...

Proposal for a New Tool for Postoperative Surgical Complications Assessment: The Pediatric Clavien-Dindo Classification (PCDC)

Currently, there is no validated reporting system for postoperative complications in pediatric surgery [1,2]. The Clavien-Dindo classification...

Comparison of postoperative urinary complications in laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty versus posterior sagittal anorectoplasty for anorectal malformation with rectourethral fistula

Abstract Background Long-term urinary outcomes after anorectal malformation (ARM) repair are affected by surgical approach and sacral anomalies....

Can Anorectal Stenosis be Managed With Dilations Alone? A PCPLC Review

Congenital anorectal stenosis is managed by dilations or operative repair. Recent studies now propose use of dilations as the primary treatment...

The Insertion and Management of Gastrostomies in Children in the United Kingdom – A Survey of Practice

Gastrostomy insertion is one of the most frequently performed procedures by specialist paediatric surgeons. We aimed to determine practice across...

Laxative Weaning Protocol for Patients With Functional Constipation: A Pilot Study

Children with functional constipation require prolonged laxative administration for proper emptying. Whether these laxatives can be weaned after...

The Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium

The Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC) was established in 2016 as an international consortium of surgeons, scientists,...

Bladder Management and Continence in Girls With Cloacal Malformation After 3 Years of Age

Multiple factors impact ability to achieve urinary continence in cloacal malformation including common channel (CC) and urethral length and...

Variation in Practice Surrounding Antegrade Colonic Enema Channel Placement

Antegrade colonic enemas (ACE) can be an effective management option for defecation disorders and improve quality of life. Best practice regarding...

Commentary to “Robot‑assisted laparoscopic varicocelectomy in a pediatric population’’

Comment on: Using Artificial Intelligence to Label Free-Text Operative and Ultrasound Reports for Grading Pediatric Appendicitis

I have read with great interest the manuscript titled “Using Artificial Intelligence to Label Free-Text Operative and Ultrasound Reports for...

Current management of surgical neonates: is it optimal or do we need to improve? A national survey of the Italian Society of Neonatology

Abstract Purpose Few guidelines exist for the perioperative management (PM) of neonates with surgical conditions (SC). This study examined the...

A new classification for surgical NEC during exploratory laparotomy: introduction and reproducibility assessment

Abstract Purpose Variability in necrosis patterns and operative techniques in surgical necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) necessitates a standardized...

Impact of Colorectal Nurse Specialist supervised parental administration of rectal washouts on Hirschsprung’s disease outcomes: a retrospective review

Abstract Purpose To highlight the utility of Colorectal Nurse Specialist (CNS) supervised parental administration of rectal washouts in the...

Clinical characteristics and influence of postoperative Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis: retrospective study at a tertiary children’s hospital

Abstract Purpose To explore the influence of postoperative Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis (post-HAEC) on long-term outcomes and to identify...

Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy on Nephron-Sparing Surgery for Wilms Tumor in Horseshoe Kidney

The recent call for the development of standardized criteria to guide the feasibility of nephron-sparing surgery (NSS) for Wilms tumor (WT) in...

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Review: October 2023

We’re featuring Journal of Pediatric surgery articles to bring you some of the latest news! This week we are discussing 3 articles from October...

Circumferential Esophageal Reconstruction Using a Tissue-engineered Decellularized Tunica Vaginalis Graft in a Rabbit Model

Pediatric surgeons have faced esophageal reconstruction challenges for decades owing to a variety of congenital and acquired conditions. This work...

Sternal cleft and pectus excavatum: an overlooked congenital association?

Abstract Background Sternal cleft (SC), a rare thoracic malformation, is associated with pectus excavatum (PE) in 2.6–5% of cases. It remains...

Correlation between congenital pelvic floor muscle development assessed by magnetic resonance imaging and postoperative defecation

Abstract Objective Children with congenital anorectal malformation (CAM) experience challenges with defecation. This study aims to assess...

Who is in Your Waiting Room? Social Determinants of Health and Adverse Childhood Experiences in Pediatric Surgery Clinics

Social determinants of health (SDoH) influence overall health, although little is known about the SDoH for pediatric patients requiring surgical...

Voiding cystourethrography in patients undergoing endoscopic decompression of duplex system ureteroceles: to do or not to do?

Abstract Objective To assess the role of voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) in patients with duplex system ureterocele (DSU) undergoing endoscopic...

In Memorium, Professor Michael Höllwarth, 1943–2024

A profound sense of sadness marked the passing of Professor Michael Höllwarth, who died peacefully at home on March 12, 2024, with his partner...