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Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Review: March 2023

We’re featuring Journal of Pediatric surgery articles this week to bring you some of the latest news! This week we are discussing three articles...

Development of liver inflammatory injury in biliary atresia: from basic to clinical research

Abstract Biliary atresia (BA) is a severe cholangiopathy in infants. It is characterized by inflammatory fibro-obliteration of the intra- and...

Early postoperative feeding in single-stage repair of anorectal malformation with vestibular or perineal fistula is not associated with increased wound complications

Introduction: The objective of this study is to assess the postoperative outcomes of single-stage repair of anorectal malformations with...

Necrotizing enterocolitis: recent advances in treatment with translational potential

Abstract Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is one of the most prevalent and devastating gastrointestinal disorders in neonates. Despite advances in...

The correlation between rs2501577 gene polymorphism and biliary atresia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Importance Multiple studies indicate a possible correlation between ADD3 rs2501577 and biliary atresia susceptibility; however, a...

Exosomes obtained from adipose mesenchymal stem cells prevent ischemia–reperfusion injury after torsion–detorsion in rat testes

Abstract Purpose To investigate the effect of exosomes obtained from adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs) on testicular...

What is the role of neutropenia in pediatric cancer patients with pneumatosis intestinalis?

Abstract Background We aimed to identify prognostic indicators in pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) in a pediatric oncology population. We...

Robot-assisted laparoscopic varicocelectomy in a pediatric population

Abstract Purpose To present our experience with robot-assisted laparoscopic varicocelectomy in a pediatric population. Methods We reviewed 49...

Are Low Weight or Cardiopathy Contraindications for Thoracoscopic Repair of Esophageal Atresia with Tracheoesophageal Fistula?

Background Thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia (EA) with tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is becoming an increasingly widespread technique;...

Early-Onset Pectus Excavatum Is More Likely to Be Part of a Genetic Variation

Background Potential underlying genetic variations of pectus excavatum (PE) are quite rare. Only one-fifth of PE cases are identified in the first...

Biopsy Diagnosis of Hirschsprung's Disease Using a Single Excisional Biopsy Based on the Anorectal Line

Introduction A biopsy protocol for diagnosing Hirschsprung's disease (HD) in children using the anorectal line (ARL). Materials and Methods The...

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pediatric Surgical Scientific Formats: An ERNICA Survey on Challenges and Future Directions

Introduction The aims of this survey were to assess the experiences of the transition from in-person to virtual meetings among European pediatric...

Impact of Presence, Level, and Closure of a Stoma on Growth in Young Children: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Introduction A stoma will cause nutrients loss which could result in impaired growth. Impaired growth can negatively impact long-term development....

Correlation of ectopic distal location of papilla of Vater and clinical characteristics in pediatric choledochal cysts

Abstract Purpose Ectopic distal location of papilla of Vater (EDLPV) is an obvious pathological feature of choledochal cyst (CDC). This study...

Ureterocele with duplex collecting systems and febrile urinary tract infection risk

Abstract Purpose Ureterocele has been hypothesized to be the risk factor for febrile urinary tract infections (F-UTIs) in patients with duplex...

Stump appendicitis in children: a systematic review

Abstract Background Stump appendicitis is a rare complication after primary appendectomy and is often not considered in the differential diagnosis...

Comparison between two minimally invasive techniques for Hirschsprung disease: transanal endorectal pull-through (TERPT) versus laparoscopic-TERPT

Abstract Introduction Surgical treatment for Hirschsprung disease (HD) has recently evolved into different minimally invasive techniques. The aim...

Letter to the Editor: Comment on Wickramasekara N, Ignatius J, Lamahewage A. Prognostic factors and outcomes of Kasai portoenterostomy (KPE): nine-year experience from a lower-middle income country. Pediatr Surg Int. 2023; 39(1):142. doi: 10.1007/s00383-0

Polyphyllin D induces necroptosis in neuroblastoma cells (IMR-32 and LA-N-2) in mice

Abstract Background We previously reported that polyphyllin D, the main component of the traditional herbal medicinal Paris polyphylla, exhibited...

Beyond the diaphragm and the lung: a multisystem approach to understanding congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Abstract Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a birth defect characterized by the incomplete closure of the diaphragm and herniation of...

Risk factors and outcomes in pediatric blunt cardiac injuries

Abstract Purpose Unlike adults, less is known of the etiology and risk factors for blunt cardiac injury (BCI) in children. Identifying risk...

Saving the perineal body in the vestibular fistula

Referrals from primary care with foreskin symptoms: Room for improvement

Aims: Referrals to secondary care for boys with foreskin symptoms require face-to-face review, resulting in time out of school / work and costs to...

Effectiveness of Rex shunt for improving the abnormal portal hemodynamics and portal venous pathology in EHPVO animal model

Abstract Purpose To investigate the feasibility of the re-patent EHPVO (r-EHPVO) as an animal model of Rex shunt and the effectiveness of Rex...

Metabolic and bariatric surgery versus intensive non-surgical treatment for adolescents with severe obesity (AMOS2): a multicentre, randomised, controlled trial in Sweden

Background: Severe obesity in adolescents has a profound impact on current and future health. Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is...

Malrotation with Dr. Meera Kotagal

In this podcast, we cover the basics of malrotation including embryology, presentation, differentiation, diagnosis, surgical approach, and post...

Beyond image defined risk factors (IDRFs): a delphi survey highlighting definition of the surgical complexity index (SCI) in neuroblastoma

Abstract Purpose Preoperative evaluation of Image Defined Risk Factors (IDRFs) in neuroblastoma (NB) is crucial for determining suitability for...

Negative emotions and quality of life of parents with children diagnosed with anorectal malformations

Abstract Purpose To investigate the anxiety, depression, stress, and quality of life of parents with children diagnosed with anorectal...

Atresia de Vias Biliares - Resumen de la 5ta sesión Nacional de Residentes de Mexico

Hoy te traemos un nuevo formato de podcast. El resumen de Charlas de Expertos de los ultimos años En esta edición hablamos sobre Atresia de Vías...

Initial experience with 3D laparoscopic choledochal cyst (CDC) excision and hepatico-duodenostomy (HD) in 21 children

Abstract Introduction Minimal access surgery has gradually become the standard of care in the management of choledochal cysts (CDC). Laparoscopic...

Prophylactic antireflux procedures are not necessary in neurologically impaired children undergoing gastrostomy placement

Purpose: Fundoplication is frequently used in children with neurologic impairment even in the absence of reflux due to concerns for future gastric...

Efficacy and Safety of Introduction Timolol Maleate by Manometer Microneedles among Infantile Hemangioma: A Retrospective Study in China

Objective The objective of the study was to compare the effective rate, cure rate, adverse reaction rate, and effective time of three methods in...

Patient-reported outcomes in pain management after ambulatory pediatric general and urologic surgery

Background: Many studies evaluating opioid stewardship interventions' effects on postoperative pain rely on emergency department (ED) visits or...

The utility of intraoperative neuromonitoring in pediatric surgical oncology

Background: Intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM) is a technique used to decrease the possibility of nerve-associated morbidity and damage to...

Interstitial cells of Cajal: clinical relevance in pediatric gastrointestinal motility disorders

Abstract Interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs) are pacemaker cells of gastrointestinal motility that generate and transmit electrical slow waves to...

Colorectal Quiz Episode 37: The Yancey-Soave story of the original surgical descriptions for Hirschsprung disease

Swenson described the first operation for Hirschsprung disease in the 1940s, which involved a full thickness rectal dissection. To respond to...