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3D printing in pediatric surgery

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

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence-enhanced applications in pediatric surgery

Publication date: February 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 1Author(s): John Sincavage, Brian C. Gulack, Irving J. Zamora

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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...

📅 Feb 01, 2024 articles
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Non-surgical approaches to the management of chest wall deformities

Publication date: February 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 1Author(s): Jacky Z Kwong, Brian CH Gulack

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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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,...

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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Publication date: February 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 1Author(s):

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Outcomes of ultraminipercutaneous nephrolithotomy in infants: our experiences at a single center in an endemic region

Abstract Objective In this study, we aimed to contribute to the literature by sharing the perioperative and postoperative outcomes of infants...

📅 Feb 01, 2024 articles
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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

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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Preface

Publication date: February 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 1Author(s): Bethany J Slater

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Adaptation, Translation, and Validation of a Patient-Reported Experience Measure for Children and Young People for the Canadian Context

Patient-reported experience measures (PREMs) evaluate children's and young people's (CYP) perceptions of care. An important PREM developed with...

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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Patient-Centered Surgical Care for Children in Low and Lower-Middle Income Countries (LMICs) - A Systematic Scoping Review of the Literature

Studies exploring patient-centered care (PCC) in pediatric surgery have been disproportionately concentrated in high-income countries. This review...

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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Outcomes of pediatric pilonidal disease treatment: excision with off-midline flap reconstruction versus endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment

Abstract Purpose Pilonidal disease (PD) is marked by chronic inflammation and frequent recurrence which can decrease quality of life. However,...

📅 Jan 31, 2024 articles
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Outcomes of Premature Infants With Type C Esophageal Atresia

To review the outcomes of premature patients with type C esophageal atresia (EA).

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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Psychological and social impacts on carers of children with a gastrostomy: a systematic review

Abstract To determine the psychological and social impacts of a gastrostomy in childhood on carers and families. A systematic search of OVID,...

📅 Jan 31, 2024 articles
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Mental Health, Psychosocial Functioning, and Quality of Life in Adolescents With Hirschsprung Disease

Studies of mental health in adolescents with Hirschsprung disease (HD) are scarce. This cross-sectional study investigates mental health,...

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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Endosurgery workshop to improve the confidence of novice pediatric surgeons in performing laparoscopic hepaticojejunostomy

Abstract Purpose This study assessed the efficacy of a high-impact, short-term workshop in honing the laparoscopic hepaticojejunostomy technical...

📅 Jan 31, 2024 articles
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Transurachal Catheter for Management of Difficult Catheterization in Anorectal Malformations: A Novel Technique

Urinary tract drainage is necessary to facilitate the maneuver in laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty (LAARP). Male patients with Anorectal...

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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Invited Commentary on ChatGPT: What Every Pediatric Surgeon Should Know About Its Potential Uses and Pitfalls

Adoption of artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT and similar large language models (LLMs), is occurring on a massive scale by the...

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes and Disparities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

To study the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on traumatic brain injury (TBI) patient demographic, clinical and trauma related characteristics, and...

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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Dysregulation of CITED2 in abnormal lung development in the nitrofen rat model

Abstract Purpose CITED2 both modulates lung, heart and diaphragm development. The role of CITED2 in the pathogenesis of congenital diaphragmatic...

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Predictors of Mortality in Very Low Birth Weight Neonates With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Limited data exists regarding the mortality of very low birth weight (VLBW) neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). This study aims...

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders in Individuals With Gastrointestinal Congenital Surgical Anomalies: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Studies examining functional outcomes and health-related quality of life for patients with congenital surgical anomalies (CSA) are increasingly...

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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Biliary atresia: the development, pathological features, and classification of the bile duct

Abstract Biliary atresia is an occlusive biliary disease involving intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile ducts. Its etiology and pathogenesis are...

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Improving Pediatric Trauma Education by Teaching Non-technical Skills: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Pediatric trauma is a significant cause of child mortality, and the absence of non-technical skills (NTS) among health providers is linked with...

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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The Canadian Pediatric Surgery Workforce: A 10-year Prospective Assessment

The Canadian Association of Paediatric Surgeons launched a 10-year prospective assessment of the Canadian pediatric surgery workforce and training...

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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Introduction of a Warming Bundle to Reduce Hypothermia in Neonatal Surgical Patients

Hypothermia in the neonatal surgical population has been linked with significant morbidity and mortality. Our goal was to decrease intra and...

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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Risk Factors for Preoperative Pneumothorax in Neonates With Isolated Left-Sided Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: An International Cohort Study

We aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with isolated left-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) who...

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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Letter to the Editor in Response to: Comparing Efficacy of Different Regional Analgesia Methods for Pediatric Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

With great interest we read the recent article by Mannava and colleagues [1], which compared postoperative analgesic efficacy of transversus...

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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Limited English Proficiency can Negatively Impact Disease/Treatment in Children With Cancer Compared to Those Who are English Proficient-an Institutional Study

In 2013, 25.5 million people in the United States self-identified as having limited English proficiency (LEP). LEP in adults has been associated...

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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The Aging Surgeon: Planning for Retirement Across All Stages of One's Surgical Career

Most surgeons view their work as their persona: “what and who I am.” What could be more rewarding, or more challenging, than a career in surgery?...

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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A Social Media Blueprint – Understanding What Makes the Optimal Social Media Account for Paediatric Surgical Families

Social media is one of the most common sources of information for parents seeking information on their child's health. The purpose of this study...

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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Risk Factors for Infection in Neonates With Intestinal Failure

Neonates with intestinal failure (IF) are at risk for infection due to central venous access, and intestinal surgery. Infection can cause systemic...

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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Increased Elastase and Matrix Metalloproteinase Levels in the Pulmonary Arteries of Infants With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Pulmonary vascular disease (PVD) complicated with pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a leading cause of mortality in congenital diaphragmatic hernia...

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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Efficacy of Bleomycin-Lauromacrogol Foam in Pediatric Macrocystic Lymphatic Malformations With and Without Intracapsular Hemorrhage

Sclerotherapy is purportedly less effective in patients with hemorrhagic than with non-hemorrhagic lymphatic malformations (LMs). We aimed to...

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles
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Neurodevelopmental impairment following surgical necrotizing enterocolitis with gestational age ≥ 28 weeks: who is at risk?

Abstract Purpose Surgical necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe medical condition that, even after surgery, a portion of the survival...

📅 Jan 29, 2024 articles
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Improper Restraint Use in Fatal Pediatric Motor Vehicle Collisions

Motor vehicle collisions (MVC) are the second leading cause of death in children and adolescents, but appropriate restraint use remains...

📅 Mar 28, 2024 articles