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The effect of single ventricle congenital heart disease on recurrence risk of pneumatosis intestinalis in neonates

Abstract Purpose Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a risk factor for the development of pneumatosis intestinalis (PI). Patients with single...

📅 Jul 19, 2022 articles
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Venous malformations: what do phleboliths tell us in the pediatric population?

Abstract Purpose Phleboliths are often observed within Venous malformations (VM) and frequently indicated as cause of morbidity. The aim of this...

📅 Jul 19, 2022 articles
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Axillary ectopic breast tissue in the adolescent

Abstract Aim Ectopic breast tissue (EBT) includes a spectrum of disease that entails other entities based on the presence of glandular tissue,...

📅 Jul 19, 2022 articles
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Transanal full-thickness pull-through approach in the treatment of anastomotic leakage after operation for Hirschsprung disease

Abstract Background Anastomotic leakage (AL) is one of the most perplexing complications that can occur following a radical operation to treat...

📅 Jul 20, 2022 articles
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A CT scan-based formula for predicting central venous catheter length in pediatric patients

Abstract Purpose Placement of a central venous catheter (CVC) is the most commonly performed pediatric procedure. This study aims to develop...

📅 Jul 18, 2022 articles
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U.S. Supreme Court ending constitution right to abortion and its potential nationwide impact on neonatological care

Following the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on overturning Roe v. Wade which ends the constitutional right to abortion, this decision may...

📅 Jul 19, 2022 articles
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Factors affecting stress levels in parents of surgical neonates: A prospective observational study.

AbstractBackground: There is a paucity of research focusing on the stress levels in parents of newborns undergoing surgery. Resource challenged...

📅 Jul 19, 2022 articles
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Assistant port is unnecessary for robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty in children: a comparative cohort study

Abstract Objective To compare the postoperative outcomes including the cosmetic results of robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty (RALP)...

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Comparison of continuous and interrupted suture techniques in pyeloplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Pelvi-ureteric anastomosis is a critical step to ensure good outcome of pyeloplasty. Continuous suturing technique, especially for...

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Burden of pilonidal disease and improvement in quality of life after treatment in adolescents

Abstract Purpose Pilonidal Disease (PD) affects adolescents in different aspects. We hypothesized that patients with different gender, ethnicity,...

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Trends in use of prostacyclin analogs for management of CDH-associated pulmonary hypertension

Abstract Purpose Off-label use of prostacyclins to manage congenital diaphragmatic hernia-associated pulmonary hypertension (CDH-PHTN) has been...

📅 Jul 16, 2022 articles
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Fetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion for moderate and severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Background Fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO) is considered to increase survival among fetuses with congenital...

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Invited commentary on Herzberg et al: Operative techniques and long-term outcomes of hypospadias repair in the absence of preputial skin after neonatal circumcision

The repair of hypospadias has evolved over time with multiple available techniques for reconstruction. Most “hypospadologists” utilize one or more...

📅 Jul 16, 2022 articles
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How should we treat representative neonatal surgical diseases with congenital heart disease?

Abstract Purpose Representative neonatal surgical diseases are often complicated by congenital heart disease (CHD). We reviewed our decade of...

📅 Jul 16, 2022 articles
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Association of PFKM gene polymorphisms and susceptibility to cryptorchidism in a Chinese Han population

Abstract Background Cryptorchidism is one of the most common congenital anomalies in newborn boys. There are various risk factors that have been...

📅 Jul 15, 2022 articles
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Post-cholecystectomy syndrome in pediatric patients: Occurrence and spectrum of symptoms

AbstractBackground: Post-cholecystectomy syndrome (PCS) refers to persistent or new abdominal symptoms after cholecystectomy. As there are very...

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Aberrant expression of LINC00346 regulates cell migration and proliferation via competitively binding to miRNA-148a-3p/Dnmt1 in Hirschsprung’s disease

Abstract Background Hirschsprung’s disease (HSCR) is a common birth defect caused by dysplasia of neural crest cells in the gut. Long noncoding...

📅 Jul 15, 2022 articles
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Invited commentary on Herzberg et al: Operative techniques and long-term outcomes of hypospadias repair in the absence of preputial skin after neonatal circumcision

In this issue of the Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Dr. Yuval Bar-Yosef and colleagues from Tel-Aviv Medical Center present their retrospective,...

📅 Jul 15, 2022 articles
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Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) study: the first report in children to evaluate the oropharyngeal dysphagia after esophageal atresia repair

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the swallowing problems by fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) study...

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Is There Gender (In)Equality in Pediatric Surgery? An Online Survey on Gender-Related Career Opportunities

Introduction The highest percentage of female surgeons is found in pediatric surgery but most departments are led by men. The aim of this study...

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The Transition of Care for Patients with Anorectal Malformations and Hirschsprung Disease: A European Survey

This study aimed at evaluating how transition of care is currently being organized in the European Reference Networks (ERNs) health care providers...

📅 Jul 14, 2022 articles
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Qualitative Features of Esophageal Fluorescence Angiography and Anastomotic Outcomes in Children

Repair of Esophageal Atresia (EA) is one of the most common esophageal procedures in infants and yet, it can be quite challenging. EA repairs can...

📅 Jul 13, 2022 articles
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Early postoperative feeding in single-stage repair of anorectal malformation with vestibular or perineal fistula is not associated with increased wound complications

Anorectal malformations (ARM) encompass a broad spectrum of anomalies where a normal anal opening is not present within the sphincter complex...

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Inhibiting Interleukin-6/Signal Transducers and Activators of Transduction-3/Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1α Signaling Pathway Suppressed the Growth of Infantile Hemangioma

Objective This study aims to evaluate the expression of interleukin 6 (IL-6) in patients with infantile hemangioma (IH) and investigate the role...

📅 Jul 13, 2022 articles
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Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Highlights: April 2022

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Highlights: April 2022

We're back with the April issue of JPS article highlights. This time we're talking to Dr. Paul Tam and authors Dr. Natalie Lopyan and Dr....

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Impact of Cryoablation on Pectus Excavatum Repair in Pediatric Patients

Background: Minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) involves placement of a transthoracic, retrosternal support bar under...

📅 Jun 06, 2022 articles
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Optimal value of lymph node ratio and metastatic lymph node size to predict risk of recurrence in pediatric thyroid cancer with lateral neck metastasis

The probability of lymph node metastasis in children, approximately 50-90%, is higher than that of adult thyroid cancer [1–5]. Previous adult...

📅 Jul 13, 2022 articles
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Clinical and Surgical Outcome Differences on the Basis of Pathology Category in Cervical Neuroblastic Tumors

: Cervical neuroblastic tumors (NTs) are rare but less aggressive cancer with an above-average survival rate. Little has been published regarding...

📅 Jul 13, 2022 articles
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Seven-Day In Vivo Testing of a Novel, Low-Resistance, Pumpless Pediatric Artificial Lung for Long-Term Support

: For children with end-stage lung disease that cannot wean from extracorporeal life support (ECLS), a wearable artificial lung would permit...

📅 Jul 13, 2022 articles
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Balanced Hemostatic Resuscitation for Bleeding Pediatric Trauma Patients: A Nationwide Quantitative Analysis of Outcomes

Trauma is one of the leading causes of mortality in the pediatric age group. [1, 2] As with older trauma patients, bleeding remains the most...

📅 Jul 12, 2022 articles
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Early postoperative complications in pediatric abdominal solid tumor surgery according to Clavian–Dindo classification

Abstract Purpose Postoperative period after abdominal solid tumor surgery is critical regarding complications. This study aimed to detect...

📅 Jul 13, 2022 articles
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Is testicular microlithiasis associated with testicular pathologies in children?

Abstract Purpose To analyze the association of testicular pathologies with TM. Method The retrospective study included pediatric patients who...

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LONG TERM OUTCOME OF ANTEGRADE COLONIC ENEMAS (ACE) STOMA FOR TREATMENT OF CONSTIPATION AND FECAL INCONTINENCE IN CHILDREN

: To determine the long term outcome of antegrade colonic enema (ACE) stoma for treatment of chronic constipation and soiling in children.

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Postoperative Hydronephrosis Following Ureteral Reimplantation: Clinical Significance and Importance of Surgical Technique and Experience

Ureteral reimplantation is the most common surgical treatment for persistent vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), a condition affecting 1-3% of the...

📅 Jul 12, 2022 articles
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Bariatric surgery practice patterns among pediatric surgeons in the United States

: Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) in adolescents has been shown to be safe and effective, but current practice patterns are variable and...

📅 Jul 12, 2022 articles
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Operative techniques and long-term outcomes of hypospadias repair in the absence of preputial skin after neonatal circumcision

Parents of children born with hypospadias are counseled to refrain from performance of neonatal circumcision with the intent of preserving the...

📅 Jul 11, 2022 articles
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