We’re back with ninth episode of "Quick Literature Updates" the podcast series that delivers the latest updates in pediatric surgery literature in a quick and digestible format. In each episode, we review four articles covering the most interesting and relevant topics in the field.
These articles are either chosen by JPS editors or APSA Articles of Interest. We present these reviews as short news pieces with a summarization of key points.
Whether you're a trainee, attending, or an advanced medical professional, tune in to our podcast for a dose of medical knowledge in every episode. Stay up to date on the latest trends and advancements in pediatric surgery with "Quick Literature Updates".
Host: Em Tombash
https://www.jpedsurg.org/article/S0022-3468(21)00625-4/fulltext
LaRusso K, Joharifard S, Lakabi R, Nimer N, Shahi A, Kasasni SM, Lévesque D, Moreau B, Aspirot A, Laberge JM, Faure C, Emil S. Effect of transanastomotic feeding tubes on anastomotic strictures in patients with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula: The Quebec experience. J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Jan;57(1):41-44. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.09.014. Epub 2021 Sep 20. PMID: 34666898.
https://www.jpedsurg.org/article/S0022-3468(22)00603-0/fulltext
Fraser JD, Duran YK, Deans KJ, Downard CD, Fallat ME, Gadepalli SK, Hirschl RB, Lal DR, Landman MP, Leys CM, Mak GZ, Markel TA, Minneci PC, Sato TT, St Peter SD; Midwest Pediatric Surgery Consortium. Natural history and consequence of patent processus vaginalis: An interim analysis from a multi-institutional prospective observational study. J Pediatr Surg. 2023 Jan;58(1):142-145. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.09.012. Epub 2022 Oct 3. PMID: 36307301.
https://www.jpedsurg.org/article/S0022-3468(22)00004-5/fulltext
Yoeli D, Choudhury RA, Sundaram SS, Mack CL, Roach JP, Karrer FM, Wachs ME, Adams MA. Primary vs. salvage liver transplantation for biliary atresia: A retrospective cohort study. J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Oct;57(10):407-413. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.12.027. Epub 2022 Jan 10. PMID: 35065808.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34571253/
Cullen D, Wilson-Hall L, McPeak K, Fein J. Pediatric Social Risk Screening: Leveraging Research to Ensure Equity. Acad Pediatr. 2022 Mar;22(2):190-192. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2021.09.013. Epub 2021 Sep 24. PMID: 34571253; PMCID: PMC8479442.
Type: video · posted 2023-06-27 Canonical: https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/quick-literature-updates-episode-9-6770 ## Chapters - [0:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/quick-literature-updates-episode-9-6770?t=0) Introduction and First Paper Setup - [1:10](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/quick-literature-updates-episode-9-6770?t=70) Transanastomotic Tubes and Patent Processus Vaginalis Studies - [2:13](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/quick-literature-updates-episode-9-6770?t=133) Biliary Atresia Transplant Timing - [4:14](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/quick-literature-updates-episode-9-6770?t=254) Social Risk Screening and Closing ## Statements - "Patients with a transanastomotic tube had a 2.72 times higher risk of developing a stricture post-operatively after esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula repair" (clinical) [1:10](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/quick-literature-updates-episode-9-6770?t=70) - "The Midwest Pediatric Surgery Consortium study examined every patient who had a laparoscopic pyloric myotomy to identify patent processus vaginalis and followed them annually" (clinical) [1:30](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/quick-literature-updates-episode-9-6770?t=90) - "Of 526 patients enrolled in the PPV study, 283 had a patent processus vaginalis (bilateral, right, or left)" (epidemiological) [2:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/quick-literature-updates-episode-9-6770?t=120) - "Of 208 patients with at least one year follow-up, only three underwent inguinal hernia repair, all within the first year" (clinical) [2:13](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/quick-literature-updates-episode-9-6770?t=133) - "Most patent processus vaginalis do not turn into inguinal hernias based on four-year interim analysis data" (clinical) [2:35](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/quick-literature-updates-episode-9-6770?t=155) - "Liver transplantation for biliary atresia can be performed as initial treatment (primary) or after failed Kasai hepatoportoenterostomy (salvage)" (clinical) [2:45](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/quick-literature-updates-episode-9-6770?t=165) - "The current standard in the US for biliary atresia is Kasai first and liver transplant only if that fails" (guideline) [3:05](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/quick-literature-updates-episode-9-6770?t=185) - "Children who had an early salvage liver transplant (before age one) and children who had a primary liver transplant had similar outcomes" (clinical) [3:30](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/quick-literature-updates-episode-9-6770?t=210) - "Children who had a late salvage liver transplant had improved graft survival compared to other groups" (clinical) [3:45](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/quick-literature-updates-episode-9-6770?t=225) - "Some children who undergo the Kasai procedure will never end up needing a liver transplant" (clinical) [4:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/quick-literature-updates-episode-9-6770?t=240) - "Social risk screening in pediatrics involves screening for risk factors including food and housing insecurity, financial strain, and unsafe environments" (clinical) [4:30](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/quick-literature-updates-episode-9-6770?t=270) - "There is low concordance between screening results showing who might need resources and who is actually asking for more resources" (epidemiological) [5:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/quick-literature-updates-episode-9-6770?t=300) - "Families may feel uncomfortable with social risk screening and may think there might be downstream repercussions based on their answers" (opinion) [5:15](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/quick-literature-updates-episode-9-6770?t=315) - "There may be racial biases in screening practices, with non-white patients potentially being asked social risk questions more often" (epidemiological) [5:28](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/quick-literature-updates-episode-9-6770?t=328) - "Current social risk screening protocols may not be effective and may actually lead to more inequities" (opinion) [4:50](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/quick-literature-updates-episode-9-6770?t=290) --- Not medical advice · citation policy: https://library.globalcastmd.com/ai