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Real-world Multi-institutional Data From the Midwest Pediatric Surgery Consortium (MWPSC) to Assess the Effect of Delayed Kasai Procedure on Biliary Drainage in Patients With Biliary Atresia

Early Kasai portoenterostomy (KPE) for infants with biliary atresia (BA) increases the chance of transplant-free survival (TFS). However, early...

Simplifying Universal Pediatric Pre-operative Anesthesia Screening: Analysis of NSQIP Data to Evaluate the NARCO Score as a Tool for Pediatric Anesthesia Risk Stratification

Universal pre-operative anesthesia screening may be resource-prohibitive and burdensome to hospitals and patients. However, patients at greatest...

Guidelines for Wound Care Considerations in Pilonidal Disease: Lessons Learned From a Pilonidal Treatment Clinic

Pilonidal disease (PD) is an infectious and inflammatory condition most often seen in adolescents and young adults. Management of PD can vary, but...

Prolonged Psychological Burden on Parents Following Home-based Anal Dilation for Anorectal Malformation

Assess parents' experiences with home-based anal dilations in children with anorectal malformation (ARM).

An enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway for laparoscopic gastrostomy insertion facilitates 23-h discharge

Background Methods Results Conclusions

Gastrostomy Tube Placement in Patients With Trisomy 13 and 18: Surgical Decision Making and Outcomes

Trisomy 13 (T13) and trisomy 18 (T18) are chromosomal abnormalities which portend high rates of feeding dysfunction and infant mortality risk....

The Age-stratified Cost of Biliary Atresia: A MarketScan®-Based Cost Analysis

Biliary atresia (BA) is the leading cause of childhood liver failure requiring liver transplantation. Early diagnosis and Kasai portoenterostomy...

Functional Outcomes for Patients With Congenital Anorectal Malformations: A Systematic Review and Evidence-based Guideline From the APSA Outcomes and Evidence Based Practice Committee

Consensus on functional outcomes for anorectal malformations (ARM) is hindered by the heterogeneity of the available literature. Optimal patient...

Adapting Perioperative Care for Neurodivergent Children - A Scoping Review

Routine procedures often pose heightened challenges for neurodivergent children, resulting in increased need for perioperative care compared to...

Reply to Letter to the Editor

We read the review of our paper, “Retrospective Review of Management of Antenatally Diagnosed Ovarian Cysts at the Hospital for Sick Children” by...

Failure to Significantly Reduce Radiation Exposure in Children With Suspected Appendicitis in the United States

We read with great interest the article by Chidiac et al., about “Failure to Significantly Reduce Radiation Exposure in Children with Suspected...

Thymus transplantation for DiGeorge Syndrome: a systematic review

Background Methods Results Conclusion

Enhanced recovery after minimally invasive pneumonectomies in children

Purpose Methods Results Conclusion

Application of local volume reduction of the dorsal glans groove in the repair of hypospadias with small glans: A retrospective study

Objective Methods Results Conclusions

Clinical Features and Surgical Procedures of Acquired Rectovestibular Fistula: A Single-center Retrospective Study

We reviewed a 7-year experience (Jan 2016 to Oct 2023) in diagnosing and surgically treating Acquired Rectovestibular Fistula (ARVF). Our study...

Post pubertal outcome after use of oral mucosa in urethral reconstruction for hypospadias in prepubertal boys: a systematic review

Internal jugular vein versus external jugular vein as the insertion site for totally implantable venous access ports in children: a randomized comparative study

Background and aims Patients and methods Results Conclusions

Timely Diagnosis of Complete Anorectal Malformations in Newborns at Birth

Varied definitions are argued for a delayed diagnosis of complete anorectal malformation in newborns [1]. An absent perineal opening is of rare...

Iterative Design and Manufacturing of a 3D-Printed Pediatric Open and Laparoscopic Integrated Simulator for Hernia Repair (POLISHeR)

Inguinal hernia is a common childhood pathology, making inguinal hernia repair (IHR) a key pediatric surgical procedure. Surgical success relies...

Commentary - Social Determinants of Health Influence on Survival in Wilms Tumor, Neuroblastoma, and Hepatoblastoma

The study by Nofi et al. provides an examination of how social determinants of health (SDOH), including socioeconomic status (SES) and race,...

Surgical and psychosocial factors related to Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress (PMTS) in children following surgery: a follow-up study

Introduction Aims and objectives Methods Results Conclusion Level of evidence

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Review: 4th Quarter (Oct-Dec) 2024

We are back with another episode of our Journal of Pediatric Surgery article review podcast. This time we have three publications from the fourth...

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Perioperative Education Via E-health Technology to Ensure High Quality Equitable Care: One-4-ALL Initiative

Our current system of perioperative education offers variable amounts of information to families, contributing to inequitable care. We...

Definition, Prognosis, and Complication Analysis of Early Allograft Dysfunction in Pediatric Liver Transplantation: A Retrospective Cohort Study

The definition of early allograft dysfunction (EAD) varies, and has hardly been studied in pediatric transplantation (pLT) since the adult EAD...

Recent Progress and Current Challenges in the Care of the Child Around the World

Global pediatric surgery has developed into a sophisticated system of teaching, training, sustaining, and serving, in order to equip low- and...

Functional Outcomes After Anorectal Malformation Reconstruction

Functional outcomes following reconstruction of anorectal malformations are important to assess and optimize. Patients with anorectal...

Is It Time to Introduce Ex-Situ Normothermic Machine Perfusion in Paediatric Liver Transplantation?

The clinical use of normothermic machine perfusion in liver transplantation currently excludes paediatric recipients due to the challenges of...

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Evaluating Postoperative Opioid Prescription Fills and Refills for Adolescents Undergoing Surgery

Prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) are state-run databases that track controlled substances to reduce substance use and diversion. The...

Aspartate Aminotransferase-to-platelet Ratio Index (APRi) as Biomarker for Liver Damage in Biliary Atresia (BA): A Meta-analysis

Biliary atresia (BA) is a severe paediatric liver disease causing cirrhosis without prompt treatment. Aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio...

Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastrointestinal Symptoms After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents: An 8-year Follow-up Analysis

Vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) are the most commonly performed metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS)...

Implementation of a “Same Night” Appendectomy (SNAppy) Discharge Protocol: A Quality Improvement Initiative

Appendectomy is curative for appendicitis and prolonged hospitalization is unnecessary for un-complicated disease. We implemented a protocol to...

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

The respiratory health of children born with esophageal atresia with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) can be compromised.

Optimizing Proper Waste Management in Pediatric Surgery: An Observational Study

Operating rooms (OR) are responsible for the majority of waste production in hospitals. Proper waste management including recycling is a...

Magnetic Compression Anastomosis for Anorectal Malformations: Feasibility and Efficacy in Swine Model and Clinical Observation

Patients with anorectal malformations (ARM) commonly experience post-operative bowel dysfunctions due to inherent neuromuscular dysplasia and...

Ethics of Transition of Care of Pediatric Surgical Patients to Adult Providers

Pediatric surgeons have significantly improved survival rates for children with complex conditions, transforming many previously terminal cases...