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Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Review: September 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...

Surgical outcomes of very-early-onset ulcerative colitis: retrospective comparative study with older pediatric patients

Abstract Purpose The study compares the surgical outcomes of very-early-onset ulcerative colitis (VEO-UC), which is a rare disease diagnosed in...

Comparison of scrotal and inguinal orchiopexy for palpable undescended testis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Introduction Scrotal and inguinal orchiopexy are two commonly used surgical approaches for palpable undescended testis (UDT), each with...

Reply to Letter to the Editor by Lohmann and Fernandes

Most patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) who developed pneumothorax on mechanical ventilation have an underlying pulmonary...

La campaña de mejora de la calidad mejoró la utilización de la resonancia magnética de secuencia rápida para el diagnóstico de la apendicitis pediátrica

Nueva artículo que debes conocer del Journal of Pediatric Surgery de Cecilia Gigena "La campaña de mejora de la calidad mejoró la utilización de...

Quality Improvement Campaign Improved Utilization of Rapid Sequence MRI for Diagnosis of Pediatric Appendicitis

New article you should know from Journal of Pediatric Surgery by Cecilia Gigena "Quality Improvement Campaign Improved Utilization of Rapid...

The Diagnostics and Management of Bronchopulmonary Sequestration: An International Survey among Specialized Caregivers

Background Our objective was to explore the treatment preferences for bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS) among an international group of...

Factors affecting neurodevelopmental outcome following surgical necrotising enterocolitis: a systematic review

Abstract Surgically treated necrotising enterocolitis (sNEC) is associated with significantly worse neurodevelopmental outcomes than that seen in...

Outcomes of one-stage feminizing genitoplasty in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and severe virilization

Abstract Purpose To present our surgical experience and outcomes in congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) patients with severe virilization using a...

Efforts to improve outcomes among neonates with complex intestinal atresia: a single-center low-income country experience

Abstract Purpose Intestinal obstruction caused by intestinal atresia is a surgical emergency in newborns. Outcomes for the jejunal ileal atresia...

Colorectal Quiz Episode 38: Transitional Care in Colorectal Surgery

Join our hosts and special international guests Dr. Stuart Hosie and Dr. Mark Malota from Germany. Together they discuss the management of a young...

QUAD #3 Pt.2: Complications of Button Battery & Caustic Ingestion with Dr. Phil Putnam

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

Use of Vacuum-Assisted Closure to Reduce the Likelihood of Wound Complications After Limb-Sparing Resection of Pediatric Primary Bone Sarcomas of the Femur

Limb-sparing surgery is the standard of care for primary bone tumors. However, such procedures are associated with high rates of wound...

Efficacy of Da Vinci Robot-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery in Children With Congenital Cystic Adenomatiod Malformation

Surgical intervention is advisable for both asymptomatic and symptomatic CCAM children. This study aims to compare and analyze the efficacy of...

Reply to the Letter to the Editor by Xu G

We appreciate Dr. Ge Xu's insightful feedback on our article, “Recent Advancements in Pectus Surgery: Crane Lifting, Multiple-Bar Approach, Bridge...

Kono-S anastomosis in Crohn’s disease: initial experience in pediatric patients

Abstract Purpose Children diagnosed with Crohn's disease (CD) often undergo ileocecal resection (ICR) during childhood. Anastomotic recurrence is...

Regional lymph node evaluation in pediatric conventional melanoma subtype: a single-center 10-year review

Abstract Purpose To assess the prognostic and therapeutic significance of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) and completion lymph node dissection...

Innervation pattern of the unclosed detrusor muscle in classic bladder exstrophy: a study of patients with urothelial overexpression of nerve growth factor

Abstract Purpose An overexpression of nerve growth factor (NGF) in the urothelium is discussed to lead to neuronal hyperinnervation of the bladder...

Delayed diagnosis in Hirschsprung disease

Abstract Introduction Diagnostic delay in Hirschsprung disease is uncommon. Different definitions have been proposed but that of a diagnosis...

Comorbidities are not associated with pain symptom or recurrence in patients with pilonidal disease

Abstract Background Comorbidities can potentially impact the presentation or outcome of patients with pilonidal disease (PD) due to poor wound...

Mesenchymal Stem Cells Attenuates Hirschsprung diseases - Associated Enterocolitis by Reducing M1 Macrophages Infiltration via COX-2 Dependent Mechanism

Hirschsprung disease-associated enterocolitis (HAEC) is a common life-threatening complication of Hirschsprung disease (HSCR). We aimed to...

miR-375-3p targets YWHAB to attenuate intestine injury in neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis

Abstract Purpose Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a significant contributor to neonatal mortality. This study aimed to investigate the role of...

Use of pedicled flaps after oncologic resections in pediatric patients

Abstract The aim of this study is to review the indications of pedicled flaps and analyze the results. A observational retrospective study of...

Thirty-eight cases of paraovarian cysts in children and adolescents: a retrospective study

Abstract Purpose Paraovarian cysts in children and adolescents can be challenging to accurately diagnose prior to surgery. Our objective is to...

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Using Outcome-Based Vital Sign Ranges can Enhance the Identification of Major Trauma in Children

Trauma is the leading cause of mortality in children [1]. Challenges remain in developing vital sign ranges for injured children, despite the...

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Artificial Intelligence in the Diagnosis and Management of Appendicitis in Pediatric Departments: A Systematic Review

Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is a growing field in medical research that could potentially help in the challenging diagnosis of acute...

Treatment of Anorectal Malformations in German Hospitals: Analysis of National Hospital Discharge Data from 2016 to 2021

Background Anorectal malformations (ARMs) are complex congenital anomalies. The corrective operation is demanding and schedulable. Based on...

GYN #1 Importance of Documenting Reproductive Anatomy with Dr. Lesley Breech

In this video, we have a guest from the pediatric gynecology department here at Cincinnati Children’s, Dr. Lesley Breech. And she will talk about...

A closer look to the timing of orchidopexy in undescended testes and adherence to the AWMF-guideline

Abstract Background To lower the risk of testicular malignancies and subfertility, international guidelines recommend orchidopexy for undescended...

Parents’ experiences of sham feeding their child with esophageal atresia at home while awaiting reconstructive surgery. A qualitative interview study

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to explore parents’ experience of sham feeding their baby born with esophageal atresia at home, waiting for...

Management of Pediatric Patients With Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum: A Retrospective Chart Review

Given the paucity of data on pediatric spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM), management is largely informed by extrapolation from adult studies or...

Female Fertility Cryopreservation Outcomes in Childhood Cancer: A Systematic Review

As survival rates in childhood cancer progress significantly, health outcomes in adulthood are pivotal to quality of life (QoL). Female patients...

Impact of Surgical Timing (Primary, Delayed, or Second Look) on Surgical Morbidity and Outcomes in Malignant Germ Cell Tumor of the Ovary in Children

Malignant ovarian germ cell tumors (MOGCT) are rare in children. Surgery with or without chemotherapy is the primary treatment approach. This...

La colecistectomía al ingreso por colecistitis aguda reduce las tasas de reingreso a 30 días en pacientes pediátricos

Nuevo artículo que tenes que conocer por Cecilia Gigena "La colecistectomía al ingreso por colecistitis aguda reduce las tasas de reingreso a 30...