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Reply to Letter to the Editor by Rauh J, et al.

The advent of laparoscopy represented a paradigm shift in the management of cholelithiais [1]. However progress with management of...

Chronic Granulomatous Disease: A Rare Primary Immunodeficiency Disorder in Pakistan due to Under-diagnosis or Under-prevalence?

As per a study by Khan et al., in 2016, 1 in every 250,000 individuals is affected by Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD), an inherited primary...

From the Editor-in-Chief

Postoperative pulmonary vascular growth in patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Abstract Background Postoperative pulmonary growth in congenital diaphragmatic hernias (CDH) remains unclear. We investigated postoperative...

Locum Tenens and Pediatric Surgery: A Position Statement and Practice Guidelines From the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA)

The American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) Practice Committee endorsed by the Board of Governors presents a Position Statement on the role...

Megacystis–microcolon–intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome: don’t forget the bladder

Abstract Purpose Megacystis–microcolon–intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome (MMIHS) is a well described clinical condition, but reports are focused...

PFIC Family & Scientific Conference - Day 1

Please enjoy this recording of the PFIC Family & Scientific Conference - Day 1

PFIC Family & Scientific Conference - Day 2

Please enjoy this recording of the PFIC Family & Scientific Conference - Day 2!

Minimizing Risks of Appendectomy

We congratulate Doshi and colleagues on a thorough systematic review of the risk of adhesive bowel obstruction after appendectomy [1]. The authors...

Disparities in Healthcare Utilization: An Analysis of Disease Specific and Patient Level Factors in a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Clinic

Our study examines if the disease severity profile of our Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) patient cohort adherent to long-term follow-up...

Percutaneous Drainage of Pediatric Pulmonary Abscesses: An Effective Therapy

Pulmonary abscess is a complication of lung infection with localized necrosis and purulent cavity formation. Pulmonary abscesses are typically...

The principles of enhanced recovery after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (ERaPEG): a UK tertiary center experience

Abstract Purpose Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways have been shown to improve surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction. The aim of...

Rapunzel syndrome in children: a retrospective review of ten cases combined with literature review in a tertiary referral center

Abstract Purpose Rapunzel syndrome is an uncommon condition in children, and its clinical features remain unclear. This study presents the largest...

Is neurodevelopment impaired in Brazilian children with intestinal failure on prolonged parenteral nutrition? A single center study

Abstract Purpose To assess the neurodevelopment outcomes of children younger than 42 months of age with intestinal failure (IF) using prolonged...

Construction of a prognostic model for autophagy in Wilm's tumor

Abstract Background Wilm's tumor (WT) is one of the most common childhood urological tumors, ranking second in the incidence of pediatric...

Experiences of youth growing up with anorectal malformation or Hirschsprung’s disease: a multicenter qualitative in-depth interview study

Abstract Purpose Patients with anorectal malformation (ARM) and Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) live with long-term impact of these diseases even into...

Paediatric testicular torsion in low- and middle-income countries: an OxPLORE scoping study

Abstract Background Literature on paediatric surgical conditions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) remains limited. As a common...

Receptor-interacting protein kinase-3 (RIPK3): a new biomarker for necrotising enterocolitis in preterm infants

Abstract Objective This study aimed to evaluate the role of receptor-interacting protein kinase-3 (RIPK3) in the diagnosis, estimation of disease...

Pediatric nutritional surgery and its implications: results from a unicentric retrospective analysis

Abstract Purpose Existing guidelines provide weak recommendations on the surgical management of nutritional problems in children. The objective...

Evaluation of the effectiveness of mother milk exosomes in the experimental corrosive esophagitis model

Abstract Purpose We aimed to examine the effectiveness of mother milk exosomes in treating corrosive esophageal burns. Materials and methods 32...

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Review: November 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 November...

Transcystic Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration for Pediatric Patients with Choledocholithiasis

New article you should know by Cecilia Gigena from Journal of Pediatric Surgery "Transcystic Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration for...

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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.

Postoperative Antibiotics, Outcomes, and Resource Use in Children With Gangrenous Appendicitis

New article you should know about by Cecilia Gigena, Selected by Dr. Jose Campos and the Chilean society of Pediatric Surgery "Postoperative...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Update Course Rewind: Management of Chronic Pancreatitis 2023

We are back with another Update Course Rewind video from the Update course in Pediatric Surgery 2023. This time we are presenting you “Management...

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...