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Anatomical Variations of the External Genitalia in Posterior Cloaca: Clinical Consequences of Misdiagnosis—A Systematic Review of the Literature and the ARM-Net Consortium Experience

Purpose All types of cloacal malformations may be associated with anatomic variations of the external genitalia, including hypoplasia of the labia...

The State of Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Surgery: A Systematic Review

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been recently shown to improve clinical workflows and outcomes - yet its potential in pediatric surgery remains...

Commentary to “Advantages of single-site laparoscopic orchiopexy for palpable undescended testes in children: a prospective comparison study”

Comparison of the results of open repair and laparoscopic repair with the PIRS method in the treatment of hydrocele in children

Abstract Purpose Hydrocele is a result of intraperitoneal fluid filling into the scrotum through the patent processus vaginalis (PPV). While the...

The expression analysis of SerpinB9 in hepatoblastoma microenvironment

Abstract Purpose In this research, we analyzed the expression of serpinB9 in hepatoblastoma and investigated the factors which enhance its...

Modifiable Preoperative Risk Factors to Mitigate Postoperative Site Infection Following Pediatric Gastrostomy

There are limited studies assessing modifiable preoperative risk factors for pediatric laparoscopic gastrostomy tubes (LGT) and percutaneous...

Letter to the Editor in Response to: Risk Factors for Preoperative Pneumothorax in Neonates With Isolated Left-sided Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: An International Cohort Study

We read with interest the article by Masahata et al. [1], that explores the risk factors for preoperative pneumothorax (PTX) in newborns with...

Congenital lung malformations: a nationwide survey on management aspects by the Italian Society of Pediatric Surgery

Abstract Introduction Over the years, congenital lung malformations (CLM) management remains a controversial topic in pediatric thoracic surgery....

Translation and validation of the Hirschsprung and anorectal malformation quality of life (HAQL) questionnaire in a Danish Hirschsprung population

Abstract Background Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) may result in an impaired quality of life (QoL) due to bowel problems, postoperative complications...

A Single Center's Experience With Spinal Anesthesia for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Surgical Procedures

To perform a single institution review of spinal instead of general anesthesia for pediatric patients undergoing surgical procedures. Spinal...

Letter to the Editor in Response to: What Proportion of Children With Complex Oesophageal Atresia Require Oesophageal Lengthening Procedures?

We read with interest Phillips and Jaffray's article on success of delayed primary anastomosis (DPA) for complex oesophageal atresia (OA) [1]....

Letter to the Editor in Response to: “Recent Advancements in Pectus Surgery: Crane Lifting, Multiple-Bar Approach, Bridge Stabilization, and Sandwich Technique”

I am writing to offer my thoughts on the article titled “Recent Advancements in Pectus Surgery: Crane Lifting, Multiple-Bar Approach, Bridge...

Long-term Airway Outcomes and Interventions in Children With Oesophageal Atresia With Tracheoesophageal Fistula: A 20-year Single Centre Observational Study

Airway anomalies, symptoms and interventions are commonly reported in children with oesophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula (OA/TOF)....

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article REview: August Issue 2023

We’re featuring Journal of Pediatric surgery articles to bring you some of the latest news! This week we are discussing 4 articles from August...

Knowing Your Patient Population: Techniques to Capture Infants at High Risk for Physical Abuse in a Trauma Registry

Physical abuse is a major public health concern and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in infants. Clinical decision tools derived from...

A prospective randomized controlled trial measuring satisfaction and parents stress after Gomco and Plastibell infant circumcision

Abstract Purpose To compare the physician and parental satisfactions between the two types of circumcision maneuvers used in our units, Gomco and...

Image-Guided Transrectal Drainage of Pelvic Abscesses in Children

Objective To describe our technique and share our experience with image-guided transrectal drainage (TRD) of pelvic abscesses in children....

Urological Outcomes in Post-Pubertal Patients With Myelomeningocele: A Single-Center Retrospective Study

Recent decades have seen changes in the urological treatment of myelomeningocele (MMC). We aimed to evaluate the urological outcomes in...

Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Peritoneal and Pleural Mesothelioma: A National Cancer Database Review

Malignant peritoneal and pleural mesothelioma are rare in young patients, with a paucity of data regarding clinical characteristics and outcomes....

The Impact of Educational Materials on Parental Anxiety and Productivity: A Clinical Trial in Pediatric Appendicitis

There is limited literature on how acute appendicitis, the most common acute children's surgical illness, affects the family. We conducted a...

Is transumbilical laparoscopic-assisted appendectomy feasible for complicated appendicitis? A single-center experience

Abstract Purpose Transumbilical laparoscopic‐assisted surgery (TULS) mixed benefits of laparoscopic and open surgeries. Transumbilical...

Treatment Facility Case Volume and Disparities in Outcomes of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Cases

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a life-threatening, prenatally diagnosed congenital anomaly. We aim to characterize care and outcomes of...

Association of Exclusive Breast Milk Intake and Outcomes in Infants With Uncomplicated Gastroschisis: A National Cohort Study

Enteral feeding is an essential part of the management of infants with gastroschisis. We hypothesized that exclusive breast milk is associated...

Decreased β-catenin Protein in Lungs From Human Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Archival Pathology Specimens: A Case-control Study

Lung hypoplasia contributes to congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) associated morbidity and mortality. Changes in lung wingless-type MMTV...

Provincial Review of Adherence to Age-specific Guidelines for Umbilical Hernia Repair and Trends in Management

Umbilical hernia (UH) is a common pediatric condition, for which delaying surgical repair for asymptomatic UH until after age 3 is recommended due...

Causes of recurrence of paediatric inguinal hernia after single-port laparoscopic closure

Abstract Purpose This paper explores the causes of paediatric inguinal hernia (PIH) recurrence after single-port laparoscopic percutaneous...

The Diagnostic Accuracy of Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein Levels in Follow-up for Recurrence of Sacrococcygeal Teratoma; a Nationwide Review of SCT Cases in the Netherlands

Serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is often used as tumour marker for recurrent sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT). We aimed to assess the normal dynamics...

Impact of Focused Abdominal Ultrasound Utilization on Outcomes for Children With Midgut Volvulus

Ultrasound (US) is gaining acceptance for the evaluation of midgut volvulus in children. However, its impact on clinical outcomes is unknown. We...

Corrigendum to: “Reducing Unplanned Intubations in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit After Children's Surgery: A Quality Improvement Project” [J Pediatr Surg 59 (1) (2024 Jan) 45–52]

The authors regret that author Audra Webber was mistakenly omitted from the original author list. The revised author list is as below:

Artificial intelligence in pediatric surgery

Publication date: February 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 1Author(s): Anthony Y. Tsai, Stewart R. Carter, Alicia C. Greene

Use of magnets in pediatric surgery

Publication date: February 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 1Author(s): Norah E. Liang, Saunders Lin, Bethany J....

Diaphragmatic pacing for respiratory failure in children

Publication date: February 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 1Author(s): Daniel J. Robertson, Paul M. Jeziorczak,...

Framework for pediatric robotic surgery program development

Publication date: February 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 1Author(s): Chirag Ram, J. Benjamin Pitt, Marshall W....

Intercostal spinal nerve cryoablation for analgesia following pectus excavatum repair

Publication date: February 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 1Author(s): Mallory N. Perez, Anthony Ferrantella, Kevin N....

Neurodevelopmental evaluation of children who were operated due to congenital anomaly with the ‘Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)’ and ‘ASQ: Social–Emotional’

Abstract Background The purpose of surgeries performed for congenital anomalies in children is to increase the survival rates and provide a...

Applications for ultrasound in pediatric surgery

Publication date: February 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 1Author(s): Kevin N. Johnson, Jonathan Vacek, Stewart Carter