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Growth assessments for children with recurrent tracheoesophageal fistulas

Abstract Purpose To assess the growth status of children with recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula (rTEF), and determine the possible risk factors...

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Letter to Editor in response to:  The hidden (and fatty) side of vacuum bell by Tedde M

I would like to respond to Dr. Tedde's comments about the recently published study by Toselli et al. [1] and his concerns about the conservative...

📅 Jul 30, 2022 articles
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Long-term Functional, Psychological, Emotional, and Social Outcomes in Pediatric Victims of Violence

ABSTRACTBackground: To evaluate the long-term functional, psychological, and emotional outcomes in individuals who survived violence-related...

📅 Jul 30, 2022 articles
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Pediatric surgery backlog at a Ugandan tertiary care facility: COVID-19 makes a chronic problem acutely worse

Abstract Background 1.7 billion of the world’s 2.2 billion children do not have access to surgical care. COVID-19 acutely exacerbated this...

📅 Jul 29, 2022 articles
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Surgical and anaesthetic outcomes of paediatric splenectomies at a tertiary care institution in South India: a retrospective cohort

Abstract Purpose Splenectomies though well-established in the successful management of several resistant haemoglobinopathies, have not been...

📅 Jul 30, 2022 articles
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The cause of dysphagia in patients with esophageal atresia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Purpose Dysphagia is the most common symptom in patients with esophageal atresia (EA) of all ages. There is no study addressing the...

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Neighborhood Opportunity and Pediatric Trauma

Traumatic injury is the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States (1). Neighborhood factors are associated with adverse...

📅 Jul 29, 2022 articles
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Development and validation of a national perioperative mortality risk model for pediatric surgery: The New Zealand Pediatric Surgical Risk Tool (NZRISK-PEDIATRIC)

AbstractBackgroundRisk prediction models are well established as an adjunct to perioperative decision making, but few exist for pediatric surgical...

📅 Jul 28, 2022 articles
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European Pediatric Surgeons' Association Survey on the Use of Splenic Embolization in Blunt Splenic Trauma in Children

Introduction This article assesses (1) access to splenic embolization (SE), (2) indications for SE, and (3) post-embolization management in...

📅 Jul 27, 2022 articles
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Parent-Reported Health-Related Quality of Life of Pediatric Burn Patients 5 to 7 Years after Burn Injuries: A Multicenter Study

Background Pediatric burns significantly impact the short-term health-related quality of life (HRQL) of children. Knowledge regarding the...

📅 Jul 27, 2022 articles
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Differences in the Outcome of Colonic Atresia with and without Abdominal Wall Defects

Introduction Colonic atresia (CA) is a very rare disease. Two entities of CA can be differentiated: primary CA and CA with abdominal wall...

📅 Jul 27, 2022 articles
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Prevalence of urachal remnants in children according to age and their anatomic variants

Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to elucidate the prevalence of urachal remnants in children in relation to patient age as well as to...

📅 Jul 26, 2022 articles
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Anorectal malformation, urethral duplication, occult spinal dysraphism (ARM-UD-OSD): a challenging uncommon association

Abstract Purpose Urethral duplication (UD) is a rare malformation, which can be associated with other anomalies, like anorectal malformations...

📅 Jul 27, 2022 articles
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Comparison of three risk stratification scores in gastroschisis neonates: gastroschisis prognostic score, gastroschisis risk stratification index and complex gastroschisis

Abstract Purpose The aim of the study was to compare and evaluate the utility of three different risk stratification scores for gastroschisis...

📅 Jul 26, 2022 articles
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Laparoscopic approach of pediatric adrenal tumors

Abstract Purpose To analyze the role of laparoscopic surgery for the management of pediatric adrenal tumors (AT). Methods Retrospective analysis...

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Predictors of length of stay for simple gastroschisis: analysis of ACS NSQIP-P database

Abstract Purpose We aimed to assess predictors of length of stay for simple gastroschisis utilizing the NSQIP-Pediatric Database. Methods The...

📅 Jul 25, 2022 articles
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Sclerosing agents in the management of lymphatic malformations in children: A systematic review

Purpose:Sclerotherapy is frequently employed in treating lymphatic malformations (LMs), and multiple agents, practitioners and strategies exist....

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Esophageal elongation by bougienage and delayed primary thoracoscopic anastomosis for pure esophageal atresia without tracheoesophageal fistula

Purpose: We aim to share our experience of esophageal elongation by bougienage and delayed primary thoracoscopic anastomosis for pure esophageal...

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Factors affecting mechanical complications of central venous access devices in children

Purpose:Factors leading to mechanical complications following insertion of central venous access devices (CVADs) in children are poorly...

📅 Jul 25, 2022 articles
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Early endoscopic injection may prevent new scarring in idiopathic detrusor overactivity disorder with vesicoureteral reflux in children

Objective: To present baseline characteristics and the long-term treatment results of three groups of patients with idiopathic detrusor...

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Social media communities for patients and families affected by congenital pediatric surgical conditions

Background: Social media has become a means to allow individuals affected by rare diseases to connect with others. This study aimed to...

📅 Jul 25, 2022 articles
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Long-term functional outcomes of patients with Hirschsprung disease following pull-through

Background:Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) is a common congenital disorder presenting with functional obstruction due to aganglionosis of the colon....

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Comparison of splenic vessel preserving distal pancreatectomy and the Warshaw technique for solid pseudopapillary neoplasm in children

Purpose: Spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (SPDP) such as splenic vessel preservation (SVP) for solid pseudopapillary neoplasms (SPNs) in...

📅 Jul 25, 2022 articles
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Early risk factors of operative management for hospitalization children with spontaneous pneumothorax

Background: The optimal timing of operative management in children with primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) remains controversial. This study...

📅 Aug 08, 2022 articles
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Follow-up of children who undergo an uncomplicated surgical procedure: A caregiver survey to determine satisfaction, family impact, and preferences for alternate follow-up

Background:Historically most surgical patients returned to clinic for an in-person postoperative follow-up. However, returning to hospital impacts...

📅 Jul 25, 2022 articles
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Circulating Tumor DNA as a Biomarker in Patients With Stage III and IV Wilms Tumor: Analysis From a Children's Oncology Group Trial, AREN0533

Purpose:The utility of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) analyses has not been established in the risk stratification of Wilms tumor (WT). We...

📅 Jul 25, 2022 articles
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The survival rate of liver transplantation in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Liver transplantation is a life-saving treatment for children who are in liver failure. The survival rate index is used to assess the...

📅 Jul 24, 2022 articles
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Systematic appraisal of the guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of Hirschsprung’s disease

Abstract Background Some guidelines for management of Hirschsprung’s disease (HSCR, HD) have been developed, but their quality is vague. This...

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Preoperative spinal angiography decreases risk of spinal ischemia in pediatric posterior thoracic tumor resection

Abstract Purpose Resection of pediatric posterior thoracic tumors (PTTs) can be complicated by Artery of Adamkiewicz (AKA) injury. Post-op spinal...

📅 Jul 23, 2022 articles
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Reply to Letter to the Editor by Tedde M

Dear Editor,

📅 Jul 21, 2022 articles
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Systematic review and meta-analysis comparing perioperative outcomes of pediatric emergency appendicectomy performed by trainee vs trained surgeon

Abstract Appendicectomy is a common pediatric surgical procedure performed by trainees and surgeons with varying reported outcomes. It is a...

📅 Jul 20, 2022 articles
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Complex Bench Surgery Does Not Increase the Risk of Vascular Complications after Pediatric Kidney Transplantation

Introduction Vascular complications are severe complications of pediatric kidney transplantation (KT). We aimed to investigate whether a complex...

📅 Jul 20, 2022 articles
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Detection of Traumatic and Postoperative Nerve Lesions following Upper Extremity Fractures in a Pediatric Cohort Using MR Neurography

Introduction Fractures of the upper extremity are common traumatic injuries in children. Nerve lesions are a rare but typical complication of...

📅 Jul 20, 2022 articles
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Anal Botulinum Toxin in Children with Hirschsprung Disease and Functional Constipation: A Prospective Cohort study

Introduction Anal sphincter botulinum toxin injections (BTIs) are used in the treatment of children with severe defecation disorders, including...

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Nomogram for the Estimation of Intestinal Necrosis Risk in Incarcerated Inguinal Hernia in Infants under 6 Months

Objective This article develops a nomogram to estimate intestinal necrosis risk in the incarcerated inguinal hernia (IIH) in infants under 6...

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Bio-impedance spectroscopy for total body water assessment in pediatric surgical patients: A single center pilot cohort study

AbstractBackgroundExcess peri-operative fluid administration is associated with higher morbidity and mortality. We aimed to examine the...

📅 Jul 19, 2022 articles
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