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Reply to Letter to the Editor by Kaya C, et al.

We thank Kaya and their colleagues for their interest in our paper. As in our discussion, we acknowledge that our study is significantly limited...

Lack of Association of Pediatric Surgical Patient Outcomes With Increased Disposable Operating Room Supply Costs

There is wide variation in the cost of disposable operating room supplies between surgeons performing the same operation at the same institution....

Central Venous Catheter Consideration in Pediatric Oncology: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis From the American Pediatric Surgical Association Cancer Committee

Tunneled central venous catheters (CVCs) are the cornerstone of modern oncologic practice. Establishing best practices for catheter management in...

Infra-areolar subcutaneous mastectomy in the surgical treatment of adolescent gynecomastia

Abstract Background Despite being a common condition in puberty, only 5–10% of pubertal gynecomastia need surgical treatment. Here the authors...

Infra-areolar subcutaneous mastectomy in the surgical treatment of adolescent gynecomastia

Abstract Background Despite being a common condition in puberty, only 5–10% of pubertal gynecomastia need surgical treatment. Here the authors...

Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction Caused by Crossing Vessels in Infants and Young Children

To analyze the clinical characteristics of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) caused by crossing vessels (CV) in infants and young children.

A systematic review of Sandifer syndrome in children with severe gastroesophageal reflux

Abstract Purpose Sandifer syndrome (SS), which combines gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and a neurological or psychiatric disorder, is an uncommon...

A systematic review of Sandifer syndrome in children with severe gastroesophageal reflux

Abstract Purpose Sandifer syndrome (SS), which combines gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and a neurological or psychiatric disorder, is an uncommon...

Obituary: Professor Michael Höllwarth

Reply to Letter to the Editor by Gowda S, et al

We would like to thank Drs. Gowda and Fernandes for their comments. Advances in neonatal care have improved the mortality of premature neonates...

Reply to Letter to the Editor by Lohmann P, et al

We appreciate the interest and comments from Drs. Lohmann and Garcia-Prats. Improvements in neonatal care has decreased the mortality of the VLBW...

Obituary: Professor Michael Höllwarth

Validating the Modified McGill Thyroid Nodule Score for Assessment of Preoperative Risk of Pediatric Thyroid Malignancy

The McGill Thyroid Nodule Score (MTNS) is a preoperative tool used to predict the risk for well-differentiated thyroid cancer in adults. It was...

Balloon dilatation for congenital esophageal stenosis associated with esophageal atresia

Abstract Purpose Congenital esophageal stenosis (CES) associated with esophageal atresia (EA) is rare, and no standard treatment has been...

Balloon dilatation for congenital esophageal stenosis associated with esophageal atresia

Abstract Purpose Congenital esophageal stenosis (CES) associated with esophageal atresia (EA) is rare, and no standard treatment has been...

Development and assessment of a loop ligation simulator for laparoscopic appendectomy

Abstract Objective Loop ligation of the appendix is a challenging surgical skill and well suited to be trained in a simulator. We aimed to develop...

Children with Hirschsprung disease exhibited alterations in host–microbial co-metabolism after pull-through operation

Abstract Purpose This study aims to compare the fecal metabolome in post pull-through HD with and without HAEC patients and healthy young children...

Children with Hirschsprung disease exhibited alterations in host–microbial co-metabolism after pull-through operation

Abstract Purpose This study aims to compare the fecal metabolome in post pull-through HD with and without HAEC patients and healthy young children...

Development and assessment of a loop ligation simulator for laparoscopic appendectomy

Abstract Objective Loop ligation of the appendix is a challenging surgical skill and well suited to be trained in a simulator. We aimed to develop...

Pit excision with fibrin glue closure versus lateralizing flap procedures in the management of pilonidal sinus disease in adolescents: a 14-year cohort study

Abstract Introduction Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) arises in the hair follicles of the gluteal cleft with many cases occurring during...

Push-PEG or Pull-PEG: Does the Technique Matter? A Prospective Study Comparing Outcomes After Gastrostomy Placement

Push-PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) with T-fastener fixation (PEG-T) allows one-step insertion of a balloon tube or button, and avoids...

Pit excision with fibrin glue closure versus lateralizing flap procedures in the management of pilonidal sinus disease in adolescents: a 14-year cohort study

Abstract Introduction Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) arises in the hair follicles of the gluteal cleft with many cases occurring during...

Evaluating Health Literacy in Families of Injured Children: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study at a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center

Low health literacy (HL) has been associated with poor health outcomes in children. Optimal recovery after pediatric injury requires caregiver...

Long- term outcomes of congenital tracheal stenosis after slide tracheoplasty

Abstract Purpose Long-term outcomes of slide tracheoplasty in patients with congenital tracheal stenosis (CTS) have rarely been reported. This...

The impact of ultrasound on testicular loss in cases of testicular torsion in children

Abstract Purpose Ultrasound as a diagnostic tool in suspicion of testicular torsion is still highly debated. In this investigation, we aimed to...

Evaluation of Smooth Muscle Myosin Heavy Chain Isoform Expressions in a Buried Penis

A buried penis (BP) is rare in which the penile body is retracted into the prepubic adipose tissue. This research focuses on differences in smooth...

Letter to editor reg: Chest drains after open pediatric lung resections: not always required

Letter to editor reg: Chest drains after open pediatric lung resections: not always required

Long- term outcomes of congenital tracheal stenosis after slide tracheoplasty

Abstract Purpose Long-term outcomes of slide tracheoplasty in patients with congenital tracheal stenosis (CTS) have rarely been reported. This...

The impact of ultrasound on testicular loss in cases of testicular torsion in children

Abstract Purpose Ultrasound as a diagnostic tool in suspicion of testicular torsion is still highly debated. In this investigation, we aimed to...

Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children After Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion for Severe Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Results From a Multidisciplinary Clinic

We compared early neurodevelopmental morbidity in young children with severe CDH who underwent FETO to those without fetal therapy.

Reducing Postoperative CT Imaging for Children With Complicated Appendicitis: A Pediatric Surgical Quality Collaborative Quality Improvement Project

Despite widespread initiatives to reduce ionizing radiation for appendicitis diagnosis, computed tomography (CT) scanning postoperatively remains...

Letter to the Editor in Response to: Management of Pediatric Patients With Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum: A Retrospective Chart Review

In regard to the article “Management of pediatric patients with spontaneous pneumomediastinum: A retrospective chart review” by Patel et al. [1],...

Pediatric kidney transplantation: is it safe to perform during night-time or day-off?

Abstract Purpose To investigate the impact of after-hours surgery on the outcomes of pediatric kidney transplantation (KT). Methods Medical...

A Pilot Study for Biliary Atresia Diagnosis: Fluorescent Imaging of Indocyanine Green in Stool

Biliary atresia is the most common cause of obstructive jaundice in infants and conventional cholangiography is the current diagnostic gold...

Pediatric kidney transplantation: is it safe to perform during night-time or day-off?

Abstract Purpose To investigate the impact of after-hours surgery on the outcomes of pediatric kidney transplantation (KT). Methods Medical...