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Reducing Unnecessary Oophorectomies for Benign Ovarian Neoplasms in Pediatric Patients

Importance: Although most ovarian masses in children and adolescents are benign, many are managed with oophorectomy, which may be unnecessary and...

Efficacy and late kidney effects of nephron-sparing surgery in the management of unilateral Wilms tumor: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract To evaluate the efficiency and long-term renal function of nephron sparing surgery (NSS) in unilateral WT patients compared with radical...

DraiNet: AI-driven decision support in pneumothorax and pleural effusion management

Abstract Objective This study presents DraiNet, a deep learning model developed to detect pneumothorax and pleural effusion in pediatric patients...

Eflornithine as Postimmunotherapy Maintenance in High-Risk Neuroblastoma: Externally Controlled, Propensity Score-Matched Survival Outcome Comparisons

Purpose: Long-term survival in high-risk neuroblastoma (HRNB) is approximately 50%, with mortality primarily driven by relapse. Eflornithine...

Development of a 3D-printed neonatal congenital diaphragmatic hernia model and standardisation of intra-operative measurement

Abstract Introduction Three-dimensional (3D) printing is frequently used for surgical simulation and training, however, no widely available model...

Diagnosis and management of congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a 2023 update from the Canadian Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Collaborative

Objective: The Canadian Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) Collaborative sought to make its existing clinical practice guideline, published in...

Commentary on “Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR): the benefit of the double stitch in the largest single-center experience”

Bladder Neck Surgery is not Routinely Needed to Achieve Urinary Continence in Patients with Primary Epispadias

This study aims at investigating the continence outcome in primary epispadias patients treated at a tertiary center. The authors hypothesized that...

Correlation analysis of feeding intolerance and defecation after primary anastomosis for neonatal intestinal atresia

Abstract Purpose To investigate the correlation between postoperative feeding intolerance and defecation, with a view to carrying out prognostic...

Diagnostic and prognostic value of the gut microbiota and its metabolite butyrate in children with biliary atresia

Abstract Purpose To determine the prevalent microbiological profile of biliary atresia (BA) patients at the time of its occurrence by studying...

Circular RNA MTCL1 targets SMAD3 by sponging miR-145‐5p for regulation of cell proliferation and migration in Hirschsprung’s disease

Abstract Background Hirschsprung’s disease (HSCR) is a congenital disorder resulting from abnormal development of the enteric nervous system...

Regular epilation alone is an acceptable treatment for symptom-free pilonidal patients

Introduction: Patients with mild pilonidal disease often experience symptom resolution without excision. We hypothesized that treating...

Impaired Aortic Growth in Neuroblastoma Patients After Intensive Treatment

This study evaluated the abdominal aortic diameter in high-risk neuroblastoma (NB) patients and the risk of aortic narrowing following intensive treatment.

Systematic Review and Meta-analysis to Compare the Short- and Long-term Outcomes of Non-operative Management With Early Operative Management of Simple Appendicitis in Children After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Non-operative management (NOM) of simple appendicitis is becoming an increasingly researched treatment option. This systematic review aims to...

The History and Legacy of the Foker Process for the Treatment of Long Gap Esophageal Atresia

Historically, children afflicted with long gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) had few options, either esophageal replacement or a life of gastrostomy...

Intercostal Nerve Cryoablation Reduces Opioid Use and Length of Stay Without Increasing Adverse Events: A Retrospective Cohort Study of 5,442 Patients Undergoing Surgical Correction of Pectus Excavatum

Objective: To examine differences in opioid use, length of stay and adverse events after minimally invasive correction of pectus excavatum (MIRPE)...

Adolescent and Parent Perceptions of Postoperative Opioid Use: A Qualitative, Thematic Analysis

Little is known about how families make decisions regarding postoperative prescription opioid consumption. This qualitative study examines...

Rectal biopsy: is it really necessary in anorectal malformations?

Abstract Aim of the study The coexistence of Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) with anorectal malformation (ARM) is rare but many surgeons still ask...

Bringing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery to the NICU: An Implementation Trial

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) guidelines are bundled evidence-informed recommendations implemented to improve quality and safety of...

The mechanism of intestinal stem cells differentiation after ischemia–reperfusion injury in a rat model

Abstract Purpose Notch and Wnt/β-catenin signaling are responsible for regulation of intestinal stem cells (ISCs) proliferation and...

Argon inhalation attenuates systemic inflammation and rescues lung architecture during experimental neonatal sepsis

Abstract Purpose Neonatal sepsis is a systemic inflammatory infection common in premature infants and a leading cause of mortality. Argon is an...

Association of Prophylactic Antibiotics With Early Infectious Complications in Children With Cancer Undergoing Central Venous Access Device Placement

Objective: To evaluate the impact of prophylactic antibiotics on early infectious complications after central venous access device (VAD) placement...

Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes of Children With Wilms’ Tumour: A 15-year Experience in a Single Centre in Nigeria

Wilms' tumor (WT) is the most common paediatric renal tumor and is one of the most treatment-responsive solid tumours. Survival from Wilms tumour...

Pulmonary Artery Measurements as Postnatal Prognostic Tool in Right Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Right-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia (RCDH) is a rare and often fatal congenital anomaly, primarily attributed to lung hypoplasia, which is...

Modeling the Relationship Between Firearm Restrictions, Medicaid Expansion, and Political Partisanship with Pediatric Firearm Mortality Costs

Firearms are now the leading cause of pediatric mortality in the U.S., but few studies have investigated the economic impact of these deaths....

Report of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons

The 56th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons was held from September 10th to 14th, 2023, at the Bali International...

Recent Advancements in Pectus Surgery: Crane Lifting, Multiple-Bar Approach, Bridge Stabilization, and Sandwich Technique

The most recent procedure for pectus excavatum repair involves crane-powered entire chest wall remodeling, which employs crane lifting,...

The Association between Pediatric Readiness and Mortality for Injured Children Treated at US Trauma Centers

Objective: To use updated 2021 weighted Pediatric Readiness Score (wPRS) data to identify a threshold level of trauma center emergency department...

A simple machine learning approach for preoperative diagnosis of esophageal burns after caustic substance ingestion in children

Abstract Purpose The unresolved debate about the management of corrosive ingestion is a major problem both for the patients and healthcare...

Letter to the Editor

Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Children of Pancreaticobiliary Maljunction Without Obvious Biliary Dilatation

There is no standard surgical approach for pancreaticobiliary maljunction (PBM) without congenital biliary dilatation (CBD). This study aimed to...

Selection of Quality Indicators to Evaluate Quality of Care for Patients with Esophageal Atresia Using a Delphi Method

Objective Survival of neonates with esophageal atresia (EA) is relatively high and stable, resulting in increased attention to optimizing care and...

Long-Term Functional Outcomes and Multidisciplinary Management after Ileorectal Duhamel Pull-Through for Total Colonic Aganglionosis—20-Year Experience in a Tertiary Surgical Center

Introduction Management of patients with total colonic aganglionosis (TCA) is challenging for pediatric surgeons. The purpose of this study was to...

High Serum Albumin Levels were Associated with Acute Kidney Injury in Pediatric Surgical Intensive Care Units

There are limited studies revealing the association between serum albumin concentrations and acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill children.

Surgical Management of Ulcerative Colitis in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review from the APSA Outcomes and Evidence-Based Practice Committee

Introduction: The incidence of ulcerative colitis (UC) is increasing. Roughly 20% of all patients with UC are diagnosed in childhood, and children...

The Effectiveness of Deflux® Treatment for Vesicoureteral Reflux Following Pediatric Renal Transplantation: A Single-Institution Challenging Experience

To validate the effectiveness of Deflux® treatment for vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) following pediatric renal transplantation (RT), based on our...