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Congenital Gastrointestinal Anomalies
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Surgical Approaches2 items
Thoracoscopy versus thoracotomy for esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula: Outcomes from the Midwest Pediatric Surgery Consortium
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Background/Purpose: Controversy persists regarding the ideal surgical approach for repair of esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF). We examined complications and outcomes of infants undergoing thoracoscopy and thoracoto
article · Nov 2026
Challenging surgical dogma in the management of proximal esophageal atresia with distal tracheoesophageal fistula: Outcomes from the Midwest Pediatric Surgery Consortium
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article · Oct 2026
Perioperative Management2 items
Perioperative management and outcomes of esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula
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Background/Purpose: Esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) is a rare congenital anomaly lacking contemporary data detailing patient demographics, medical/surgical management and outcomes. Substantial variation in the care of
article · Oct 2026
Clinical outcomes following implementation of a management bundle for esophageal atresia with distal tracheoesophageal fistula
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article · Nov 2026
Anastomotic Strictures1 item
Acid suppression duration does not alter anastomotic stricture rates after esophageal atresia with distal tracheoesophageal fistula repair: A prospective multi-institutional cohort study
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Introduction: Anastomotic stricture is the most common complication after esophageal atresia (EA) repair. We sought to determine if postoperative acid suppression is associated with reduced stricture formation.Methods: A prospective, multi-
article · Aug 2022
Right Aortic Arch1 item
Infants with esophageal atresia and right aortic arch: Characteristics and outcomes from the Midwest Pediatric Surgery Consortium
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Purpose: Right sided aortic arch (RAA) is a rare anatomic finding in infants with esophageal atresia with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF). In the presence of RAA, significant controversy exists regarding optimal side for thora
article · Oct 2026
Closure Techniques2 items
Evaluating the risk of peri-umbilical hernia after sutured or sutureless gastroschisis closure
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Introduction: We evaluate the incidence, outcomes, and management of peri‑umbilical hernias after sutured or sutureless gastroschisis closure.Methods: A retrospective, longitudinal follow-up of neonates with gastroschisis who underwent clos
article · Feb 2023
Sutureless vs sutured abdominal wall closure for gastroschisis: Operative characteristics and early outcomes from the Midwest Pediatric Surgery Consortium
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Purpose: To report outcomes of sutured and sutureless closure for gastroschisis across a large multi-institutional cohort. Methods: A retrospective study of infants with uncomplicated gastroschisis at 11 children's from 2014 to 2016 was per
article · Nov 2026
Feeding Protocols1 item
Does Use of a Feeding Protocol Change Outcomes in Gastroschisis? A Report from the Midwest Pediatric Surgery Consortium
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Introduction: Gastroschisis feeding practices vary. Standardized neonatal feeding protocols have been demonstrated to improve nutritional outcomes. We report outcomes of infants with gastroschisis that were fed with and without a protocol.
article · Nov 2026
Outcomes1 item
Outcomes in gastroschisis: expectations in the postnatal period for simple vs complex gastroschisis
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Objective: To provide generalizable estimates for expected outcomes of simple gastroschisis (SG) and complex gastroschisis (CG) patients from a large multi-institutional cohort for use during counseling. Study Design: A retrospective study
article · Nov 2026
Body Composition1 item
Body Composition of Infants With Congenital Gastroschisis
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Infants born with congenital gastroschisis are at risk for intrauterine growth restriction, small for gestational size at birth, and growth failure during the newborn period despite advanced care. Body composition provides a more complete p
article · Nov 2026
Can fecal continence be predicted in patients born with anorectal malformations?
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with attaining fecal continence in children with anorectal malformations (ARM). Methods: We performed a multi-institutional cohort study of children born with ARM in 2007
article · Nov 2026
Screening practices and associated anomalies in infants with anorectal malformations: Results from the Midwest Pediatric Surgery Consortium
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Background: This study evaluates screening practices and the incidence of associated anomalies in infants with anorectal malformations (ARM). Methods: We performed a multi-institutional retrospective cohort study of children born between 20
article · Nov 2026
Letter to the Editor regarding comparison of anorectal angle and continence after Georgeson and Peña procedures for high/intermediate imperforate anus
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article · Nov 2026
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