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Prediction of Native Liver Survival in Patients With Biliary Atresia 20 Years After the Kasai Procedure

To establish risk models for long-term native liver survival (NLS) in patients with biliary atresia.

Long-term Outcomes of Heineke-Mikulicz Anoplasty for Treatment of Skin-level Strictures

The Heineke-Mikulicz anoplasty (HMA) is a technique for addressing skin-level postoperative strictures following posterior sagittal anorectoplasty...

Vitamin A enhances PI3K/Akt signaling and mitigates enterocyte apoptosis in a mouse model of necrotizing enterocolitis

Abstract Purpose This study aims to elucidate the roles of the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway and enterocyte apoptosis in necrotizing enterocolitis...

Local Control for Pediatric Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Extremities: Is Radiotherapy Always Required After Adequate Surgical Resection? A CanSaRCC Study

Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is the most common soft tissue sarcoma in children and young adults. Typically, treatment involves a multimodal approach,...

Correspondence: same-day discharge for pediatric Nuss procedure; an analysis of the NSQIP-pediatric database from 2017–2022

Letter to the Editor: Sphincter-Sparing Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty for Rectourethral Fistulas: A Potential Refinement to Consider?

The introduction of Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty (PSARP) by Peña and deVries has undeniably revolutionized the management of anorectal...

The outcomes of treatment between primary closure and staged closure in gastroschisis in the pre and post era of the bedside wound retractor silo placement technique

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to compare the treatment outcomes of the closure methods between pre and post-eras of bedside wound retractor...

Factors Influencing Success in Endoscopic Treatment of Grade 4-5 Primary Vesicoureteric Reflux (VUR) in Infancy and Childhood

There is equipoise among pediatric urologists regarding endoscopic versus surgical intervention for symptomatic Grade 4-5 Vesicoureteric Reflux...

How Pediatric Readiness can Impact Pediatric Trauma From Every Day to Mass Events

Disaster events such as weather events and mass casualty events are increasing in frequency and severity. Caring for children during a surge...

Anorectal Botulinum Toxin Injection in Functional Constipation – The Jury is Still Out

I read the study by Keshtagar et al., on long-term outcomes of anal sphincter botulinum toxin (BT) injection in children with functional...

Outcome of Recurrent Tracheoesophageal Fistula Treatment After Esophageal Atresia Repair

Recurrent Tracheoesophageal Fistula (rTEF) is a complication of Esophageal Atresia (EA) that can lead to severe respiratory symptoms. RTEF can be...

Association Between Language, Interpreter Use, and Pediatric Surgical Outcomes

Inequities exist in pediatric surgical outcomes. Differential outcomes have been identified across racial groups, geography, and socioeconomic...

Ultrasonography-guided aspiration and sclerotherapy for simple renal cysts in children: a comparative study with laparoscopic deroofing and optimization of therapeutic approaches

Abstract Objective To compare the clinical outcomes of ultrasonography-guided aspiration and sclerotherapy and laparoscopic deroofing for the...

Slow Down Fluids to Speed Up the Intestine - Exploring Postoperative Ileus in Pediatric Gastrointestinal Surgery

Postoperative ileus is a known complication of gastrointestinal (GI) surgery. In adult populations, ileus is associated with higher amounts of...

Pediatric Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty: Defining Mastery Over a 15 Year Experience

Robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty (RALP) has been widely utilized within pediatric urology as RALP provides additional advantages to...

Effect of hand massage after abdominal surgery on pain, emotional symptoms and physiological parameters among children

Abstract Aim This randomized controlled study aimed to evaluate the effect of hand massage on pain, emotional symptoms, and physiological...

Advantage of bedside versus conventional operating room surgery in the management of term and preterm newborn infants: a single center retrospective observational study

Abstract Purpose To compare postoperative outcomes of bedside surgery (BS) with those of surgery performed in the operating room (ORS) in preterm...

Small bowel duplication cyst in the pediatric population—when to operate?

Abstract Introduction Aim The aim of the study is to determine the optimal timing for surgery in patients with small bowel duplications. Methods A...

Tracheobronchopexy to Avoid Tracheostomy in Esophageal Atresia Patients With Severe Life-Threatening Tracheobronchomalacia

Esophageal atresia (EA) is associated with tracheobronchomalacia (TBM), which in its most severe form, causes blue spells, brief resolved...

The Canadian Experience With Magnetic Esophageal Anastomosis: A Report From the Canadian Consortium for Research in Pediatric Surgery (CanCORPS)

Magnetic anastomosis is an innovative technique for establishing esophageal continuity in infants born with esophageal atresia. Few case series...

Short-term Postoperative Complications of Lymphatic Malformation Surgical Excision: A 20-Year Institutional Review

To evaluate outcomes and postoperative complications following surgical resection of lymphatic malformations (LMs) at a single multidisciplinary...

Enhancing Data Transparency in Pediatric Surgery: The Potential of Sankey Diagrams for Complex Data Visualization

The widespread advancement of science is particularly promising in pediatric surgery, a field that has demonstrated accelerated progress compared...

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Use in Pediatric Trauma: A Report From the National Trauma Data Bank

Indications for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in pediatric trauma continue to evolve. This study evaluates trends and practices in...

How many cases do young pediatric surgeons need to experience to achieve autonomy in performing pediatric endoscopic surgery? A nationwide survey to establish an ideal curriculum for pediatric endoscopic surgery in Japan

Abstract Purpose To ensure the safe prevalence of pediatric endoscopic surgery in Japan, a training curriculum should be established. In addition,...

Outcomes After Thoracoscopic and Open Repair of Esophageal Atresia With Tracheoesophageal Fistula at US Children's Hospitals

Thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) has been reported to have superior outcomes to the open...

Preoperative Nutrition Status Predicts Hospital Length of Stay and Unplanned Reoperation Risk in Pediatric Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Many pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients require surgical intervention during their lifetime. Poor nutrition status correlates...

Impact of socioeconomic and geographical factors on clinical care of biliary atresia patients: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Purpose Biliary atresia (BA) is a critical pediatric condition requiring timely intervention through Kasai portoenterostomy (KPE), and up...

Nephron-sparing Surgery for Pediatric Renal Tumors After Centralization of Pediatric Oncology Care in the Netherlands: Improved Outcomes With 3D Modeling

In this retrospective single center cohort study, we report the surgical outcomes of nephron-sparing surgery (NSS) for Wilms’ tumor (WT) patients...

Indocyanine Green (ICG) Assisted Laparoscopic Palomo Varicocelectomy

The laparoscopic Palomo varicocelectomy (LPV) technique has been reported to be associated with a high rate of postoperative hydrocele, reaching...

Factors affecting intensive care length of stay in critically ill pediatric patients with burn injuries

Abstract Background Burns in children are often complex injuries, leading to prolonged length of stay (LOS) and significant morbidity. LOS in...

Diagnostic value of hemoglobin concentration in identifying Meckel’s diverticulum in pediatric lower gastrointestinal bleeding

Abstract Purpose To assess the diagnostic performance of hemoglobin concentration for Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) and evaluate if hemoglobin levels...

Antenatal detection of pediatric surgical congenital abnormalities and its effect on maternal anxiety: a multicentre prospective study in a middle-income country

Abstract Background In middle-income countries, healthcare systems face unique challenges in ensuring timely antenatal detection of congenital...

Impact of Perioperative Blood Transfusion on Postoperative Outcomes in Neonates

Neonatal postoperative outcomes may be negatively affected by perioperative red blood cell transfusion (RBCT). This study compared 30-day...

Invited Commentary on Hellmann, et al: Local Infrastructure and Economy Predicts Traffic Related Fatalities in Children

Social determinants of health (SDOH) are composed of a variety of non-medical factors which can affect health outcomes. As described in Healthy...

Early Removal of the Abdominal Patch is Superior to Late Removal in Children With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Open repair of Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) in neonates often involves reconstruction of the abdominal wall using a patch. Data on...

The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology: Risk of Malignancy in Pediatric Thyroid Nodules

Thyroid nodules are infrequent findings in children, though malignancy rates are higher in this population. The Bethesda System for Reporting...