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Inguinal Hernias2 items
Timing of inguinal hernia repair does not influence recurrence in premature infants
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Introduction: The optimal timing of inguinal hernia repair (IHR) in premature infants remains unclear. Our study aims to compare recurrence rates between IHRs performed before and at/after 55 weeks postmenstrual age (PMA). Methods: A multic
article · Oct 2026
Hernia uterus inguinale: a proposed algorithm using the laparoscopic approach
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The authors present a case of hernia uteri inguinale, or the presence of Mullerian duct structures in an inguinal hernia. This entity presents in phenotypic males presumably secondary to defects in the action of the Mullerian inhibiting sub
article · Oct 2026
Umbilical Hernias1 item
Age-dependent outcomes in asymptomatic umbilical hernia repair
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Purpose: Umbilical hernias are common in young children. Many resolve spontaneously by age four with very low risk of symptoms or incarceration. Complications associated with surgical repair of asymptomatic umbilical hernias have not been w
article · Oct 2026
Predictors of emesis and time to goal intake after pyloromyotomy: analysis from a prospective trial
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Background: Emesis after pyloromyotomy for pyloric stenosis is a common clinical phenomenon and the limiting factor in time to goal feeds. The amount of emesis that can be expected after myotomy is unknown. No data have been published that
article · Oct 2026
Contemporary practice patterns in the surgical management of Hirschsprung's disease
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Background: Many options exist in the surgical management of Hirschsprung's disease (HD). To gain insight into contemporary management, we queried pediatric surgeons listed in the American Pediatric Surgical Association Directory on their m
article · Oct 2026
15-Year experience in the treatment of rectal prolapse in children
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Background: Rectal prolapse is a common and usually self-limited condition in children. Several surgical techniques have been advocated for refractory prolapse. We reviewed our experience with treatment and the outcome of refractory rectal
article · Oct 2026
Urachal anomalies in children: the vanishing relevance of the preoperative voiding cystourethrogram
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Purpose: Children with a wet, draining, or infected umbilicus are often referred to pediatric surgeons. Unfortunately, uniform guidelines regarding diagnostic imaging are lacking. Historically, the persistence of the urachus was attributed
article · Oct 2026
The anatomic findings during operative exploration for non-palpable testes: A prospective evaluation
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Background: We conducted a randomized trial comparing 1 and 2-stage laparoscopic orchiopexy for intra-abdominal testes. During recruitment, it became apparent that most patients with non-palpable testes do not require vascular division. In
article · Oct 2026
Complications in common general pediatric surgery procedures
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Complications related to general pediatric surgery procedures are a major concern for pediatric surgeons and their patients. Although infrequent, when they occur the consequences can lead to significant morbidity and psychosocial stress. Th
article · Oct 2026
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