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Mortality and neurodevelopmental outcomes in very low birth weight infants with esophageal atresia

Abstract Purpose Very low birth weight infants (VLBWIs) have been thought as risk of bad outcomes in the patients with esophageal atresia (EA)....

Letter to the Editor: Alternative Stomal Closure Technique

We read the recently published article by Ameer et al. comparing outcomes of purse-string and conventional linear closure techniques for stoma...

Fetal ascites in cloacal malformations—a red flag

Abstract Introduction Cloacal malformation is a rare anomaly that remains a diagnostic challenge prenatally, despite the current advances in...

Pilot bowel management program at Mbarara Hospital, Uganda

Abstract Purpose Children with Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) and anorectal malformations (ARM) may benefit from a bowel management program (BMP) to...

Anti-inflammatory effects of antenatal administration of stem cell derived extracellular vesicles in the brain of rat fetuses with congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Abstract Purpose Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) survivors may experience neurodevelopmental impairment, whose etiology remains elusive....

The Effect of Steroids on Prenatally Diagnosed Lung Lesions

Open fetal resection for large lung lesions has virtually been replaced by maternal steroid administration. Despite this paradigm shift, little is...

Use of the Kono-S anastomosis in pediatric Crohn’s disease: a single-institution experience

Abstract Objectives About 24% of children with Crohn’s Disease (CD) require surgery. In 2003, Kono et al. described a novel anastomosis reported...

Association Between Common Empiric Antibiotic Regimens and Clostridioides Difficile Infection in Pediatric Appendicitis

Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) is a serious antibiotic related complication that has been reported among children undergoing treatment...

Robotic-assisted vs. Laparoscopic Heller's Myotomy for Achalasia in Children

Robotic-assisted Heller-Dor procedure has been proposed as an alternative minimally invasive approach to traditional laparoscopy for the treatment...

Preliminary Experience with Continuous Submucosal Anastomosis in Small-Diameter Hepaticojejunostomy during Single-Port Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Surgery in Children

Purpose Hepaticojejunostomy anastomosis (HJA) is the most challenging aspect in single-port laparoscopic choledochal cystectomy and Roux-en-Y...

Correction to: Flow cytometric characterization of cecal appendix lymphocyte subpopulations in children: a pilot study

Surgical approach to penile reconstruction for shaft skin excision from circumcision

Pleural drainage vs video-assisted thoracoscopic debridement in children affected by pleural empyema

Abstract Background Both thoracic drainage and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) are available treatment for pleural empyema in pediatric...

Quantifying Pediatric Gun Violence by Location, Time of Day, and Day of Week

Firearm injuries are the leading cause of pediatric deaths. The objective of this study was to describe the location and timing of pediatric...

Standardization of Antibiotic Management and Reduction of Opioid Prescribing in Pediatric Complicated Appendicitis: A Quality Improvement Initiative

Appendicitis is one of the most common pediatric surgical procedures in the United States. However, wide variation remains in antibiotic...

Revisión de la bibliografía: Gastrostomías y Nissen 2023

Ya es de publico conocimiento que día a día se publican miles de artículos sobre distintas patologías y que es muy difícil seguirlos. En este...

Association of Contrast Extravasation Grade With Massive Transfusion in Pediatric Blunt Liver and Spleen Injuries: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study

This study aimed to assess whether the grade of contrast extravasation (CE) on CT scans was associated with massive transfusion (MT) requirements...

Esophageal Replacement with Dr. Dan von Allmen

In this episode we are talking about esophageal atresia, challenges and techniques for reconnection, and replacement methods when conservation...

The advantages of duct-to-duct biliary reconstruction in pediatric living donor liver transplantation

Abstract Background/Purpose Whether Roux-en-Y hepatic jejunectomy (HJ) or duct-to-duct biliary reconstruction (DD) is more useful in pediatric...

Nephrectomy for Pediatric Renal Tumors: A Modified Surgical Approach to Minimize Post-operative Intestinal Obstruction

The authors present a modified surgical technique during tumor nephrectomy in children with a conservative approach towards small bowel...

Preoperative Metal Allergy Testing for Pectus Excavatum Repair Does Not Effectively Identify Patients Who Develop Metal bar Allergy

Metal allergy following placement of a metal pectus bar for minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) is a rare complication with...

Impact of the Age at Distal Hypospadias Surgery on Behavioral Problems, Somatic Symptoms and Irritability Levels in Children

To assess the effect of age at hypospadias surgery on emotional and behavioural problems, somatic symptoms, irritability, and penile perception.

Fostering Support for Pediatric Surgery by Generative AI

Generative AI (GAI) refers to a subset of artificial intelligence that focuses on the creation and generation of content, patterns, and...

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

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

Transitional Care in Anorectal Malformation and Hirschsprung's Disease: A Systematic Review of Challenges and Solutions

The literature on transitional care in anorectal malformation (ARM) and Hirschsprung's disease (HD) is diverse and heterogeneous. There is a lack...

Admission to a Verified Pediatric Trauma Center is Associated With Improved Outcomes in Severely Injured Children

Previous studies have shown improved survival for severely injured adult patients treated at American College of Surgeons verified level I/II...

Evaluation of Thoracoscopic Lobectomy in Infants for Congenital Lung Lesions: Earlier Is Better!

This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of thoracoscopic lobectomy for congenital lung lesions in infants less then 4 months of age.

The Outcome of Purse-string Versus Conventional Wound Closure Techniques in Patients Undergoing Stoma Reversal: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Patients undergoing stoma reversal may experience surgical site infections and poor scarring. A purse-string closure approach may lower the...

Endoscopic Chemocauterization with Trichloroacetic Acid for Congenital or Recurrent Tracheoesophageal Fistula in Children with Esophageal Atresia: Experience from a Tertiary Center

Recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula (rTEF) is a well-known complication after surgery of EA, occurring in roughly 3–10% of the patients. Recent...

Potential benefits of routine cystoscopy and vaginoscopy prior to reconstructive surgery in patients with an anorectal malformation

Abstract Purpose First, to assess the number of patients with anorectal malformations (ARM) in whom additional urological and/or gynecological...

Laparoscopic Ovarian-Sparing Surgery for the Management of Benign Ovarian Lesions in Pediatric Patients: A Retrospective Analysis

Laparoscopic ovarian-sparing surgery (OSS) is safe and effective management approach for benign ovarian lesions in pediatric patients. This study...

Long-Term Sensory Function 3 years after Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum with Cryoablation

Minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) with intercostal nerve cryoablation (Cryo) decreases length of hospitalization and opioid...

Rectovaginal Fistulas: Comparative Analysis of Laparoscopic Assisted Pullthrough and Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty

Compare the laparoscopic treatment (LT) and the posterior sagittal anorectoplasty treatment (ST) of the rectovaginal fistulas (RvaF) in a single...

Contemporary Trends in Laparoscopy and Ovarian Sparing Surgery for Ovarian Torsion in the Pediatric Population

Although total oophorectomy (TO) was historically performed in cases of nonviable-appearing ovaries, considerable evidence has demonstrated...

Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery for Renal Stones: Is It a Safe and Effective Option in Preschool Children?

Few studies in the literature describe the Retrograde Intra-Renal Surgery (RIRS) outcome in preschool children. We evaluated the feasibility,...

Vacuum-assisted Mini-percutaneous Nephrolithotomy for 2–3-cm Renal Stones: A Comparative Study with Retrograde Intra-renal Surgery

To compare vacuum-assisted percutaneous nephrolithotomy (VAmini-PCNL) with retrograde intra-renal surgery (RIRS) for the treatment of renal stones...