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Clinical evaluation and comprehensive management strategies for adolescent varicocele

Long-term follow-up after ureteral reimplantation in children: a 12-year analysis

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Fulminant Necrosis of the Colon Associated With Antegrade Continence Enemas

We would like to inform the Editor and readers of Journal of Paediatric Surgery of a disturbing and severe complication related to bowel...

AI integration in pediatric surgery: bridging innovation, equity, and adaptive decision-making

Hirschsprung-associated Enterocolitis Action Plan: A Pictographic Tool for Caregivers of Children With Hirschsprung Disease

Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis (HAEC) is a life-threatening complication of Hirschsprung disease (HD), with significant morbidity and...

Effects of Double J Stent (DJS) Placement Before Pediatric ESWL on Complications and Stone-free Rates

Pediatric urolithiasis remains a significant health problem in certain regions worldwide. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is the...

Enrollment disparities in the PCPLC’s patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) study

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Neighborhood child opportunity and its association with complicated inguinal hernia in children: an analysis of a national insurance claims-based database

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Inequities and Progress in Testicular Torsion Care Following a US News & World Report Metric: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Pediatric testicular torsion is a surgical emergency with known health disparities. The US News and World Report is an American media company that...

Mental health sequelae of violent injury in children: a review

Gender Differences in Adolescent Pilonidal Disease

Pilonidal disease is a common, disruptive condition in adolescents. We studied the effects of pilonidal disease on adolescents by gender.

Clinical Efficacy of Arthroscopic Minimally Invasive Treatment in Children With Congenital Muscular Torticollis: A Retrospective Study

The purpose of the study was to assess the clinical efficacy of arthroscopic treatment strategy in children with congenital muscular torticollis (CMT).

Comparison of Video-assisted Surgery and Open Surgery for Mediastinal Tumor Resection in Pediatric Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

The surgical management of mediastinal tumors in pediatric patients presents unique challenges due to the anatomical and physiological...

Efficacy of Acellular Dermal Matrix in Improving Clinical Outcomes in Pediatric Burns: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

This latest systematic review and meta-analysis aim to examine the efficacy of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) in pediatric burns.

Commentary - Mowat-Wilson Syndrome in Hirschsprung: Something Special or Just a Generic Problem?

The author comments on the recent paper by Cheng et al describing a series of MWS patients derived from a much larger series of HSCR patients....

A Scoping Review of the Diagnosis and Operative Management of Water Bead Ingestion by Children

Water beads are problematic. Their colorful and candy-like appearance makes them an appetizing object for ingestion. As they traverse the...

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Implementation of a Competency-Based Training Program in Pediatric Surgery: A Pilot Study

Current surgical trainees experience less autonomy in their training than prior generations. Intentionally integrating graduated autonomy into the...

Standardised Functional Assessment in Females With Low Anorectal Malformation to Determine Need for Surgery

The indications for surgical treatment in females with anterior anus remain controversial. We analysed the clinical outcomes in two groups: those...

Impact of follow-up liver biopsy on long-term outcomes post-Kasai procedure in patients with biliary atresia

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Clinical characteristics, surgical approaches, and prognosis of follicular and papillary thyroid cancer in children and adolescents: a retrospective cohort study

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The Prognostic Impact of Defect Size Based on Body Surface Area in Omphaloceles

This study addresses the existing gaps in understanding the cases with omphalocele by investigating the potential prognostic impact of the ratio...

Comment on ‘Respiratory Outcomes in Children Born With Esophageal Atresia With or Without Tracheoesophageal Fistula: A Retrospective Longitudinal Cohort Study’

We have read the article written by Asemota O et al. with great interest [1]. Authors reported that children born with esophageal atresia (EA)...

Robotic-assisted Swenson procedure for Hirschsprung’s disease with a median age of 35 days: a single-center retrospective study

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Fibrosis in Distal Rectum of Anorectal Malformation: A Clinicopathological Study

The distal rectum may have neuromuscular system abnormalities, which could be the causes of constipation of anorectal malformations (ARMs). This...

Decreasing Length of Stay for Simple Gastroschisis: Analysis of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP)

Gastroschisis (GS) is the most common abdominal defect in infants, yet lack of consensus has led to variations in its management and outcomes....

Comparison of cervical versus thoracic spinal cord injury outcomes in pediatric trauma patients

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Letter to the Editor in Response to: Factors Influencing Success in Endoscopic Treatment of Grade 4–5 Primary Vesicoureteric Reflux (VUR) in Infancy and Childhood

We read with great interest the article by Sonia G, et, al,. titled “Factors influencing success in endoscopic treatment of Grade 4–5 primary...

The predictive value of the aspartate aminotransferase to platelet ratio index combined with liver biochemical indexes for 2 years native liver survival in patients with biliary atresia

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Management of Splenic Vascular Anomalies: A Review of 17 Pediatric Cases at a Single Institution

Splenic Vascular Anomalies (SVA) are rare splenic masses seen in the pediatric population. There is limited information regarding the management...

A Growing Spine, a Lifelong Footprint: Rethinking Carbon and the Socioeconomic Exposome in Paediatric Spine Surgery

The spine surgery community has recently been called upon to measure and mitigate the carbon footprint of its operations [1]. A recent study...

Prognostic factors of desmoplastic small round cell tumor in children and adolescents: a population-based study

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The 55th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons

The 55th annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (CAPS) was held at the Marriott Harbourfront in Halifax Nova Scotia,...

VACTERL Screening in Newborns With Anorectal Malformations – An Opportunity to Optimize Screening Practices, add Gynecologic and Spinal Conditions, and Utilize a New Acronym: VACTE(G)RLS

Spinal cord and gynecologic anomalies may be overlooked as part of the traditional VACTERL screening for patients with anorectal malformations...

Neonatal Surgery for Congenital Lung Malformations: Indications, Outcomes and Association With Malignancy

Congenital lung malformations (CLM) are a heterogeneous group of anomalies diagnosed with increasing frequency antenatally. Postnatal management...

eHealth in Pediatric Surgery: Impact on Postsurgical Care After Reconstructive Surgery for Anorectal Malformations and Hirschsprung's Disease

To support care after discharge following surgery for anorectal malformations (ARM) and Hirschsprung's disease (HD), an eHealth device was...