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Does presence of a VACTERL anomaly predict an associated Gynecologic anomaly in females with anorectal malformations?: A Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium Study

Anorectal malformations (ARMs) are congenital anomalies in the newborn with an estimated incidence of 1 in 5000 live births [1, 2]. ARMs are...

📅 Jun 22, 2022 articles
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The undulating line sign and other more common pediatric central catheter malpositions

Central venous and arterial catheters are among the most commonly assessed support devices by radiologists. The position of these catheters must...

📅 Jun 06, 2022 articles
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Utility of postoperative anorectal manometry in children with anorectal malformation: a systematic review

Abstract Children with anorectal malformation (ARM) often continue to have disturbances in bowel function long after reconstructive surgery....

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Treatments and Outcomes of Intra-Operative Portal Vein Thrombosis in Living-Donor Liver Transplantation due to Biliary Atresia

: Pediatric living-donor liver transplantation (LDLT) has become one of the most effective therapies for pediatric end-stage liver diseases. We...

📅 Jun 22, 2022 articles
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Transfusion Ratios and Deficits in Injured Children With Life-Threatening Bleeding

Objectives: To assess the impact of plasma and platelet ratios and deficits in injured children with life-threatening bleeding.Design: Secondary...

📅 Jun 06, 2022 articles
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Avoidance of routine endotracheal intubation and general anesthesia for primary closure of gastroschisis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Purpose: Over the last few decades, several articles have examined the feasibility of attempting primary reduction and closure of gastroschisis...

📅 Jun 06, 2022 articles
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Does creating a dome reduce recurrence in congenital diaphragmatic hernia following patch repair?

Purpose: To develop a quantifiable approach to identify a dome shape of the repaired diaphragm using post-operative chest radiograph and to...

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A Review on Safety and Outcomes of Mucous Fistula Refeeding in Neonates

Introduction: The utility of mucous fistula refeeding (MFR) in neonates with short bowel syndrome is widely debated. Our purpose is to review MFR...

📅 Jun 06, 2022 articles
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Controversy in the classification of appendicitis and utilization of postoperative antibiotics

Background: There is wide variability and considerable controversy regarding the classification of appendicitis and the need for postoperative...

📅 Jun 06, 2022 articles
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Outcomes Analyses of Pediatric Acute Liver Failure Subjects Listed for Liver Transplantation

Background: We characterized recent outcomes in US pediatric acute liver failure (PALF) subjects listed for liver transplantation (LT) using the...

📅 Jun 06, 2022 articles
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Disparities research: Not all studies are equal

To the Editor:

📅 Jun 22, 2022 articles
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Update on pediatric testicular germ cell tumors

Background: Testicular germ cell tumors are uncommon tumors that are encountered by pediatric surgeons and urologists and require a knowledge of...

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How to deal with rare pediatric surgical diseases in the small developing country with limited resources: Insights from Bosnia and Herzegovina

The European Union Regulation on Orphan Medicinal Products defines a disease/condition as rare if it affects < 1 in 2.000 in the European...

📅 Jun 20, 2022 articles
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Platelet gel to the rescue!

We read with great interest the article “Autologous platelet gel improves outcomes in tubularised incised plate repair of hypospadias” by Elsayem,...

📅 Jun 20, 2022 articles
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A potential clinical application of hydrogen-rich saline in patients with traumatic brain injury

Due to the possibility of potentially irreversible changes in personality, function, or sensation, traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a feared...

📅 Jun 20, 2022 articles
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Reply to Letter to the Editor: Association of operative approach with outcomes in neonates with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula

Dear Editor,

📅 Jun 18, 2022 articles
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Reduced complication rate after implementation of a detailed treatment protocol for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy with T-fastener fixation in pediatric patients: A prospective study

Background/aims: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy with push technique (PEG-T) is increasingly used in pediatric patients. In a retrospective...

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Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase has different efficacy on biliary atresia diagnosis in different hospital patient groups: an application of machine learning approach

Abstract Objectives Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) is the most widely used biomarker in the early diagnosis of biliary atresia (BA), but its...

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Clinical evaluation of transcatheter arterial embolization combined with propranolol orally treatment of infantile hepatic hemangioma

Abstract Purpose To assess the efficacy of transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) plus propranolol treatment for infantile hepatic hemangioma...

📅 Jun 16, 2022 articles
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Invited Commentary on Vasudevan, et al: Outcomes of children with well differentiated fetal hepatoblastoma treated with surgery only: Report from Children's Oncology Group Trial, AHEP0731

Advances in hepatoblastoma treatment have improved survival but have been accompanied by the chronic toxicities of pediatric cancer therapy....

📅 Jun 16, 2022 articles
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A Critical Analysis of Rectal Biopsy to Exclude Hirschsprung's Disease

Introduction: Most Hirschsprung's disease (HD) are diagnosed in young children with increased risk ("red flag"). Older children (>6 months)...

📅 Jun 06, 2022 articles
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Is percutaneous nephrolithotomy effective and safe for children with solitary kidney?

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the safety and efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in pediatric patients with solitary kidneys and kidney...

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Utility of Pentraxin-3 as a biomarker for diagnosis of acute appendicitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Purpose To systematically summarize all relevant data and to define the current evidence on the utility of Pentraxin-3 (PTX3) as a...

📅 Jun 15, 2022 articles
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Neonatal Gastric Volvulus with Dr. Jason Frischer

Neonatal Gastric Volvulus with Dr. Jason Frischer

Gastric volvulus is a rare pathology for the pediatric surgical patient and when it happens, you want to be ready for potential surgical...

15 listens 📅 Jun 14, 2022 podcasts
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Antitumor effect of polyphyllin D on liver metastases of neuroblastoma

Abstract Purpose We previously reported that polyphyllin D, a main component of the traditional Chinese medicinal herb Paris polyphylla, exhibited...

📅 Jun 14, 2022 articles
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Laparoscopic versus Open Reduction of Intussusception in Infants and Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the efficacy and safety between laparoscopic reduction (LR) and open reduction (OR)...

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Endoscopic Injections of Botulinum Toxin Type A in the Piglet Esophagus Is Safe and Feasible but Did Not Result in any Significant Structural Changes 3 Days after Injection

Introduction Treatment for long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) aims at achieving primary anastomosis with minimal tension. Previous studies have...

📅 Jun 11, 2022 articles
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Children from Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Experience Disproportionate Injury from Interpersonal Violence

Injury is the leading cause of death and disability among children in the United States (US) [1]. A major cause of pediatric injury is violence....

📅 Jun 09, 2022 articles
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Fluorescence-guided lymph node sampling is feasible during up-front or delayed nephrectomy for Wilms tumor.

Background: Lymph node sampling is critical to surgical staging in Wilms tumor; failure to sample lymph nodes is associated with under-staging and...

📅 Jun 10, 2022 articles
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Outcomes of Children with Well-Differentiated Fetal Hepatoblastoma Treated with Surgery Only: Report from Children's Oncology Group Trial, AHEP0731

Hepatoblastoma (HB) is the most common pediatric liver malignancy and surgical resection remains the foundation of curative therapy [1,2]. Reports...

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Musculoskeletal deformities in children with congenital thoracic malformations: a population-based cohort study

Purpose: It is unclear if musculoskeletal deformities observed in patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), congenital lung lesion...

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Sildenafil Attenuates Intestinal Injury in Necrotizing Enterocolitis Independently of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a devasting intra-abdominal disease that occurs primarily in preterm neonates. Clinically, NEC presents as...

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History Of Non Operative Management for Splenic Injury with Dr. Wesson

History Of Non Operative Management for Splenic Injury with Dr. Wesson

Non operative management for traumatic injuries of the spleen is nothing earth shattering today but that's thanks in part to the work of Dr. David...

19 listens 📅 Jun 08, 2022 podcasts
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An Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Protocol in Children Who Undergo Nephrectomy for Wilms Tumor Safely Shortens Hospital Stay

Wilms tumor is the most common malignant solid tumor that arises from the kidneys in children with approximately 500-600 new cases diagnosed...

📅 Jun 09, 2022 articles
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Invited commentary on Moon, et al: An Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol in Children Who Undergo Nephrectomy for Wilms Tumor Safely Shortens Hospital Stay

Since 1999, adult Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols have been improving outcomes for surgery patients. [1] By 2008, several early...

📅 Jun 09, 2022 articles
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on congenital diaphragmatic hernia patients: a single-center retrospective study

Abstract Purpose To investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the treatment of children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Methods We...

📅 Jun 07, 2022 articles
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