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Implications of Isolated Free Fluid in Pediatric Trauma Patients

The imaging finding of isolated free fluid in pediatric trauma patients is of unclear clinical significance. The study's purpose was to identify...

Lower Childhood Opportunity Index is Associated With Delayed Diagnosis of Anorectal Malformations

Delay in diagnosis of anorectal malformations (ARM) can potentially lead to adverse events. Perineal and rectovestibular fistulas are more likely...

Postnatal Clinical Features and Surgical Strategies of Gastrointestinal Tract Duplications Diagnosed Prenatally

There are few studies on systematic analysis of gastrointestinal tract (GIT) duplications diagnosed prenatally. This study aimed to investigate...

Ovarian Torsion in Prepubertal Girls: Clinical Characteristics, Biological and Radiological Features, Reccurency Rate

The diagnosis of ovarian torsion is made with delay among pre-pubertal girls and the management after the surgical detorsion is poorly codified....

Letter to “How Many Lymph Nodes are Enough in Paratesticular Rhabdomyosarcoma?”

Case-Based Journal Review: Inguinal Hernia 2025

Dr. José Campos is back, this time helping us review some of the latest literature on the management of Inguinal Hernia in children. In this...

Impact of Centralization of Care for Patients With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in Sweden

There is very limited data regarding the impact of centralization of care of patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The National...

Neighborhood-based Social Determinants of Health are Associated With Decreased Helmet Use in Young Children

We sought to determine the association between neighborhood-level social determinants of health (SDoH) and protective helmet use for young...

History of Pediatric Surgery in Spain

During the 19th century, Spanish children represented one of the most vulnerable population groups in Europe. Pediatric surgery and children care...

Letter to the Editor in Response to: Successful Treatment of Early Presenting Intussusception With a Single Dose of Corticosteroid: A Prospective Randomised Controlled Trial by Acer-Demir et al

The authors of this study [1] claim to have performed a prospective randomised trial, with randomisation using the sealed envelope technique. In...

Standardizing Perineal Body Assessment in Low ARM Management: A Call for Objective Criteria

We read with interest the study by Lindert and Curry proposing a pragmatic algorithm to guide surgical decision-making in females with low...

Outcome of Endoscopic Ablation of Late-childhood Posterior Urethral Valves: Case Series and Literature Review

This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of endoscopic valve ablation (EVA) in children diagnosed with posterior urethral valves (PUV) during...

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Comparison of transvesicoscopic Cohen and transvesicoscopic Politano-Leadbetter ureteral reimplantation in the treatment of ureterovesical junction obstruction (UVJO) in children: a single-center long-term follow-up study

Purpose Methods Results Conclusions

Risk factors of bowel perforation in neonates with Hirschsprung disease

Background Methods Results Conclusion

Colorectal Quiz: Episode 46 - Hirschsprung's Disease

In this episode of the Colorectal Quiz, Drs. Marc Levitt, Jason Frischer, Kristy Rialon, and Lily Cheng explore the diagnostic and surgical...

Adherence to Federal Opioid Prescribing Guidelines in Children's Surgery

Despite increased awareness of the potential harms of prescription opioid use, a need remains for effective opioid stewardship within pediatric...

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Where Do We Go From Here?

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programming has been a pillar of many academic institutions, aiming to increase diversity in medicine,...

Risk Factors of Undescended Testis in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Multicenter Study in Japan

This study aimed to examine the incidence of undescended testis (UDT) in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and clinical risk factors for...

Cost Effectiveness of Pediatric Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury Screening: A Decision Tree Analysis

Early identification of blunt cerebrovascular injury in the pediatric (

Blockade of B-cell-activating factor may alleviate liver injury by restraining interferon-γ expression in T cells in experimental biliary atresia

Background Methods Results Conclusion

Survival analysis of primary spontaneous pneumothorax in children treated with thoracoscopy: a single-center experience

Objective Methods Results Conclusion

Risk factors and prevention and treatment methods of anastomotic stricture after esophageal atresia repair: a literature review

Diversity and heterogeneity in human pancreaticobiliary maljunction revealed by single-cell RNA sequencing

Purpose Methods Results Conclusion

Postoperative Pain Management After Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis

Minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum is the accepted standard approach for correction of pectus excavatum. This procedure is associated...

Case-matched Comparison of Outcomes Following Neonatal Mucous Fistula Refeeding: 13-year Institutional Review

Refeeding ostomy effluent into the residual bowel via the mucus fistula (MFR) has been associated with decreased parenteral nutrition needs and...

Letter to “Application of local volume reduction of the dorsal glans groove in the repair of hypospadias with small glans: a retrospective study”

Factors Associated With Short- and Long-term Survival in Oesophageal Atresia With Tracheoesophageal Fistula

Risk stratification scores for oesophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula (OA-TOF) are useful to predict survival. Scores from...

Unicentric Series of 82 Consecutive Patients With Ultralong Hirschsprung Disease: How Experience Leads Management

Total Colonic (TCSA), Extended (EA), and Total Intestinal Aganglionosis (TIA) are rare forms of Hirschsprung (HSCR) grouped under the term...

25-OH Vitamin D Deficiency Does Not Significantly Predispose Young Children to Multiple Fractures From Minimal Trauma

In the absence of significant accidental trauma, the identification of multiple fractures in a young child raises concern for abuse. One group has...

Cloacal Exstrophy Associated with a Hindgut Duplication Anomaly: A Case Report of Challenges in Hindgut Preservation

Cloacal exstrophy (CE) is a rare condition, and the preservation of a short hindgut is crucial for growth, fluid-electrolyte balance, and bowel...

Long-term outcomes beyond childhood in patients treated for congenital diaphragmatic hernia– a systematic review

Outcomes of Kasai Portoenterostomy in Patients With Congenital Heart Disease: A Silent Comorbidity

Biliary atresia (BA) is the most common cause of end-stage liver disease in children. Around 5 %–15 % of patients with BA have a congenital heart...

Why Pediatric Surgeons Need to Care About Climate Change

2024 was the hottest year on record and the last decade was the warmest in recorded history. Thus far, 2025 is just as concerning. In early...

Management, Trends, and Recommendations for Intra-abdominal Lymphatic Malformations-A Single-Center Retrospective Review: A Contribution to Management

We congratulate the authors of “Management, Trends, and Recommendations for Intra-Abdominal Lymphatic Malformations-A Single-Center Retrospective...

Quality of Life, Wellbeing and Participation in Adults Born With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

As more neonates born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) survive, interest in long-term morbidities and their health-related quality of...