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Surgical implications of HIV infection

Abstract According to the joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), 37.7 million adults and children worldwide were estimated to be...

Delayed primary anastomosis for repair of long-gap esophageal atresia: technique revisited

Abstract The operative management of patients born with long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) remains a major challenge for most pediatric surgeons,...

Simulated slide tracheoplasty for congenital tracheal stenosis using three-dimensional printed models

Purpose: The slide tracheoplasty (STP) is the standard treatment for severe congenital tracheal stenosis (CTS). Understanding the features of the...

The management of children aged 0–5 years wıth suspected foreign body aspiration: a prospective study

Abstract Introduction A simple algorithm for bronchoscopy was prepared in very young children. Methods The patients aged 0–5 years who were...

Japan’s comprehensive undescended testis screening program: incidence of ascending testis after screening

Abstract Purpose Screening for undescended testis (UDT) in Japan is performed as a neonate, then at 1, 3, 10, and 18 months old, and 3 years old....

Lymphatic malformations in children: retrospective review of surgical and interventional management

Abstract Purpose Lymphatic malformations (LMs) are classified as macrocystic, microcystic or mixed. Treatment depends on their characteristics:...

Pediatric endoscopic subcutaneous mastectomy (pesma) with liposuction in adolescents with gynecomastia

Background: Surgical techniques for treatment of gynecomastia are increasingly less invasive. We described technical standardization of pediatric...

Journal of pediatric Surgery Article review: September 2022 part 1

We're featuring Journal of pediatric surgery articles earlier in the week to bring you some of the latest news! This week we're discussing two...

The role of gastrostomy feeding during intestinal rehabilitation for children with short bowel syndrome

Abstract Purpose Following extensive bowel resection, many children with short bowel syndrome (SBS) are routinely offered a placement of...

Translational research in Hirschprung’s disease at the National Children’s Research Centre in Dublin

Abstract Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) is a congenital condition characterised by aganglionosis in the distal bowel. Over the years, at the National...

Evaluation of the Molecular Landscape of Pediatric Thyroid Nodules and Use of a Multigene Genomic Classifier in Children

Importance: Definitive diagnosis of a thyroid nodule in a child is obtained through diagnostic surgery. This is problematic because pediatric...

Surgical management strategy of alimentary tract duplication involving the rectum in children

Abstract Purpose Alimentary tract duplication involving the rectum (ATD-R) is rare. The purpose of the study was to describe the features of...

Baseline assessment of enhanced recovery after pediatric surgery in mainland China

Abstract Background Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a clinical pathway that optimizes perioperative management based on evidence-based...

Intestinal Rehabilitation Episode 5, Literature Review

We’re back with a new episode from the intestinal rehabilitation center at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. This time we’re talking about peptides...

Sexual function and fertility of adult males with anorectal malformations or Hirschsprung disease

Abstract Purpose The long-term impact of anorectal malformations (ARM) and Hirschsprung disease (HD) on sexual function is well recognized but...

Meeting in the middle: pediatric abdominal wall reconstruction for omphalocele

Abstract Background Omphalocele is a congenital abdominal wall defect with an incidence of 1/4,200 births. Repair timing varies from the neonatal...

Stricture rate in patients after the repair of anorectal malformation following a standardized dilation protocol

Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to determine and analyze the stricture rate in patients who underwent a PSARP or PSARVUP and followed a...

Pelvic exams and cervical cancer screening in patients with anorectal malformations

Abstract Purpose Congenital or acquired anatomic differences of the genital tract in patients with anorectal malformations (ARM) may make pelvic...

Current approaches to the management of pneumatosis intestinalis: an American Pediatric Surgical Association membership survey

Abstract Purpose Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) remains difficult to treat as it can lead to a broad range of clinical sequalae and there are...

Quality of life after type-A esophageal atresia surgery: changes over time and effect of pre-anastomotic elongation

Abstract Aim To assess mid-/long-term postoperative quality of life (QOL) of esophageal atresia (EA) patients. Methods Modified gastrointestinal...

Long-term surgical outcomes in pediatric ovarian neoplasms: 20-year single-center experience

Abstract Purpose The management of pediatric ovarian neoplasms (ON) is based on finding a balance between adequate surgical treatment and future...

Transanal ileal pouch anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis in children and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Purpose The incidence of pediatric onset ulcerative colitis (UC) is increasing, with increasing rate of children eventually requiring...

Do adult patients with congenital colorectal conditions know their diagnosis?

Abstract Purpose Limited research exists about the knowledge that adult patients have about their congenital colorectal diagnosis. Methods This...

Surgical management of congenital tracheal stenosis associated with complex cardiovascular anomalies

Abstract Purpose Although surgical outcomes have improved in patients with congenital tracheal stenosis (CTS), the management of such patients...

Usefulness of hepatobiliary scintigraphy for predicting late complications in patients with choledochal cysts

Abstract Purpose Hepatobiliary scintigraphy is a minimally invasive imaging method that evaluates bile flow dynamics. At our hospital, it has been...

“Is anemia frequently recognized in gastroschisis compared to omphalocele? A multicenter retrospective study in southern Japan” by Sugita, K et al

Hepatic benign and malignant masses in children: a single UK tertiary centre experience

Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to review the incidence, spectrum and investigation of liver masses presenting to our tertiary liver...

A new concept for the origin of gastrochisis

Effects of changes in skeletal muscle mass on the prognosis of pediatric malignant solid tumors

Abstract Purpose This study aims to clarify the relationship between changes in skeletal muscle mass during treatment and prognosis of pediatric...

Prenatal predictors of mortality in fetuses with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to evaluate prenatal predictors of mortality in fetuses with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Methods A...

The effect of an enhanced recovery protocol in pediatric patients who undergo colostomy closure and Malone procedures

Abstract Purpose Pediatric colorectal studies have shown enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols can safely improve outcomes. This study...

Perioperative outcomes of laparoscopically assisted anorectoplasty versus conventional procedures for anorectal malformation: a retrospective nationwide database study

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to compare the perioperative outcomes of laparoscopically assisted anorectoplasty (LAARP) and conventional...

Rectal suction biopsy versus incisional rectal biopsy in the diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease

Abstract Background Hirschsprung disease is one of the most common congenital anomalies that affect colorectal function. Rectal biopsy...

Selective enlargement of left lateral segment liver volume as a potential diagnostic predictor for biliary atresia

Abstract Purpose To determine an early diagnostic indicator of biliary atresia (BA), we focused on morphological left–right differences of BA...

Ultrasonographical features of perinatal testicular torsion: an assessment of interobserver variability among radiologists and pediatric urologists

Abstract Purpose To retrospectively compare interpretations of Doppler ultrasound (US) in newborns with confirmed perinatal testicular torsion...

Postoperative anastomotic stricture following excision of choledochal cyst: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Purpose Postoperative anastomotic stricture (PAS) is a well-known complication after correcting choledochal cyst (CC). Although the exact...