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Long-term Outcomes Following Thoracoscopic Division of Vascular Rings

We evaluate long-term symptomatic improvement in vascular ring patients who underwent thoracoscopic division at a single quaternary pediatric...

Foreign body aspiration in children: our pediatric tertiary care experience

Abstract Purpose Inhalation of a foreign body is a real emergency in pediatric age and requires prompt diagnosis and treatment to reduce...

Factors Associated With Isolated Fallopian Tube Torsion in Pediatric Patients

Isolated fallopian tube torsion (IFTT) is a rare form of adnexal torsion that is more difficult to diagnose, which may lead to delays in...

Does prenatal diagnosis of meconium peritonitis have the better recovery? A single-center over 10 years of experience

Abstract Objective To evaluate whether infants with prenatal diagnosis of meconium peritonitis (MP) have a poorer prognosis. Methods A...

QUAD #8 EA/TEF Repair– Thoracoscopic vs Thoracotomy, Role of ENT with Dr. Catherine Hart with Dr. Catherine Hart

Cincinnati Children's hosted the QUAD conference in October 2022 which was a combination of four conferences: The international organization for...

Management of Fibrous Hamartoma of Infancy: A Contemporary Series

Fibrous hamartoma of infancy (FHI) is a rare, benign, soft tissue mass that may be locally infiltrative. Primary excision is the mainstay of...

Report of the Annual Meeting of the 2023 AAP Section on Surgery (SoSu)

The Annual Meeting of the AAP Section on Surgery (SoSu) took place on October 20th-24th, 2023, in Washington DC. It was a fantastic meeting with a...

Commentary: How Far We Go for Surgery: Distance to Pediatric Surgical Care in Indiana

We congratulate the authors on their careful investigation of how far children must travel to receive pediatric surgical care within a state that...

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...

Update Course Rewind: Massive Transfusion Protocol 2023

Our 11th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery was held past August. In this video series, we'll recap the sessions and share the main...

QUAD #5 Pharyngeal Scar Management with Dr. Doug von Allmen

Cincinnati Children's hosted the QUAD conference in October 2022 which was a combination of four conferences: The international organization for...

QUAD #7 Anesthesia for Thoracoscopic Techniques with Dr. Nathaniel Tighe

Cincinnati Children's hosted the QUAD conference in October 2022 which was a combination of four conferences: The international organization for...

QUAD #6 Slide Tracheoplasty for TEF, Otolaryngology Approach with Dr. Mike Rutter

Cincinnati Children's hosted the QUAD conference in October 2022 which was a combination of four conferences: The international organization for...

Criterios de consenso internacional para la sepsis y el shock séptico pediátricos

Nuevo artículo que tenes que conocer seleccionado por la Sociedad Chilena de Cirugía pediátrica, resumido por la Dra. Cecilia Gigena "Criterios de...

International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock

New article you should know selected by the Chilean Society of Pediatric Surgeons summarized by Dr. Cecilia Gigena "International Consensus...

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...

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...

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.

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....

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

Update Course Rewind: Updates in Solid Organ Injury Management 2023

Our 11th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery was held past August. In this video series, we'll recap the sessions and share the main...

La obstrucción pediátrica del intestino delgado por adherencias se asocia con una carga económica sustancial y una alta frecuencia de complicaciones posoperatorias

Nuevo artículo que tienes que conocer del JPS por Cecilia Gigena "La obstrucción pediátrica del intestino delgado por adherencias se asocia con...

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...

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...

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...

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...