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Pediatric Blunt Liver and Spleen Injury Treated in Hospitals With Pediatric Intensive Care Units: Post-hoc Analysis of a Multicenter, Retrospective Observational Study

We evaluated the outcomes of pediatric patients with blunt liver and spleen injury (BLSI) admitted to hospitals with pediatric intensive care...

Incidence of urethrocutaneous fistula after distal and midshaft hypospadias repair does not differ among patients treated with or without a protective second-layer: single tertiary centre experience

Abstract Introduction Urethrocutaneous fistula (UCF) is the most common complication after hypospadias repair, with an variable incidence of...

Identifying Quality Improvement Targets After Pediatric Gastrostomy Tube Insertion: A NSQIP-Pediatric Pilot Study

Gastrostomy tube (GT) placement is one of the most common procedures performed by pediatric surgeons; however, no current national clinical data...

The effectiveness of alternative vessel grafts for meso-rex bypass in the treatment of extrahepatic portal vein obstruction in children

Abstract Purpose This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of alternative autologous vessel grafts in creating a Meso-Rex bypass (MRB)...

EMS Pediatric Trauma Transport: Do Disparities Exist?

Trauma is the leading cause of disability and death among children in the United States. Optimal outcomes are achieved at pediatric trauma centers...

“Artificial intelligence and pediatric surgery: where are we?’’. Commentary

Factors affecting inflammatory changes in congenital lung malformations

Abstract Aim of the study Patients with congenital lung malformation (CLM) may present pulmonary inflammatory changes. However, little is known...

Comparative Demography of Biliary Atresia and Choledochal Malformation in London

Choledochal malformation (CM) and biliary atresia (BA) are the two most important bile duct pathologies arising in infancy and childhood. The aim...

Satisfaction With Multidisciplinary Team Structure and Function in a Pediatric Outpatient Clinic

Multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) are integral to navigating complex patient care. Implementation of MDTs may improve patient outcomes, reduce...

Long-term outcomes of laparoscopic-assisted versus complete transanal endorectal pull-through technique for classic segment Hirschsprung’s disease

Abstract Background The efficacy of transanal endorectal pull-through (TERPT) in treating classic Hirschsprung’s disease may be enhanced by...

Pediatric laparoscopic versus percutaneous gastrostomy tube placement: a single-center review

Abstract Background The optimal technique for gastrostomy tube (GT) placement in pediatric patients remains controversial. Percutaneous endoscopic...

Development of a New Score Based on Image Defined Risk Factors to Standardize Surgical Risk in Neuroblastoma Resection - A SIOPEN Collaborative Study

Image Defined Risk Factors (IDRFs) assess surgical risk in neuroblastoma (NB) and guide neoadjuvant therapy. Despite chemotherapy IDRFs may...

Global Prevalence of Duodenal Atresia in Trisomy 21: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Introduction Duodenal atresia is one of significant causes of neonatal intestinal obstruction. It often co-occurs with Down syndrome. This study...

Interferential Current Stimulation Enhances Rectal Motor Activity: Insights from an Isolated Perfused Porcine Model

Introduction Interferential current (IFC) has been studied in several clinical trials for the treatment of bowel motility disorders, most often in...

A Complicated Matter: Predictors for Postoperative Infections After Bowel Resection in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) need surgery whenever medical therapy fails. The postoperative course is frequently accompanied by...

Unnecessary Scans Lead to Unnecessary Re-scans: Evaluating Clinical Management of Low and Intermediate Risk Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injuries

The Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) guidelines provide an algorithm to select patients with mild head trauma at highest...

Gastrointestinal quality of life in children born with gastroschisis

Abstract Purpose The aim was to determine gastrointestinal (GI)-related QoL in children born with gastroschisis (GS). Methods Totally, 58/83...

Non-operative Versus Operative Management of Perianal Abscess in Infants: A 10-year Retrospective Study at Two Centres in the United Kingdom

Perianal abscess (PA), with or without fistula-in-ano (FIA) is common in infants. Treatment options include incision and drainage under general...

Colorectal Quiz: Episode 42 - HD Constipation

In this episode of the Colorectal Quiz, Drs. Mark Levitt, Jason Frischer, and Chris Gayer discuss a complex case of persistent constipation in a...

Intraureteral Instillation of Indocyanine Green for Intraoperative Identification of the Ureter During Laparoscopy

Indocyanine green (ICG) is an FDA approved, well tolerated, inexpensive tricarbocyanine fluorophore that is being increasingly used in pediatric...

Hydrostatic reduction of intussusception: the impact of high enema pressure on success rates

Abstract Purpose The aim of this study is to analyze the effect of increasing enema pressure on enema outcomes. Methods We conducted a...

Neighborhood Disadvantage and Injury Mechanism, Severity, and Outcomes in Pediatric Trauma

Traumatic injuries remain the leading cause of death in children aged 1–14. Previous research demonstrates a link between lower socioeconomic...

Predictors of outcomes in infants with gastroschisis treated with a preformed silo

Abstract Purpose To describe the outcomes of infants with gastroschisis treated with a preformed silo (PFS) and determine whether routinely...

Health literacy in parents of children with Hirschsprung disease: a novel study

Abstract Purpose To explore health literacy (HL) among parents of children with Hirschsprung disease (HD). Methods Norwegian-speaking parents of...

Congenital Tracheal Stenosis With Complete Cartilage Rings: Proposal of A Multidisciplinary and Tailored Surgical Approach

Congenital Tracheal Stenosis (CTS) with complete cartilaginous rings is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition in paediatric patients....

Thoracoscopy in paediatric patients with mediastinal lymphangiomas: 10 years of surgical experience in a single centre

Abstract Objectives To summarize the clinical features of mediastinal lymphangiomas in paediatric patients and to compare the outcomes of open and...

Malignant Hyperthermia in Pediatric Surgery: Essential Awareness and Crisis Management

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is an unusual complication of surgery, and pediatric surgeons might not routinely account for the possibility of MH...

Artificial intelligence and pediatric surgery: where are we?

Abstract Here, we explore the transformative effects of artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT and GEMINI,...

Megameatus intact prepuce: a systematic review of surgical techniques and long-term outcomes

Abstract Megameatus intact prepuce (MIP) presents with diverse phenotypes that complicate the management of this rare but complex hypospadias...

Mechanical distraction enterogenesis utilizing springs has equal effectiveness in adult and juvenile pigs

Abstract Purpose We aim to apply our spring-mediated intestinal lengthening technique to adults and children with short bowel syndrome. We...

The PPP - Perineal Body Preserving PSARP (Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty) for Anorectal Malformation with Rectovestibular Fistula in Females—Report of Early Outcomes

Introduction The perineal body preserving posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) (PPP) is a novel modification of the original PSARP for female...

Evaluating Inter- and Intraobserver Agreement on Pectus Carinatum Severity and Treatment Outcomes: A Comparison of Subjective and Objective Assessment Methods

Background Visual examination is crucial for assessing pectus carinatum (PC) severity and treatment results. This cross-sectional study evaluates...

Older Children Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Repair Have Higher Recurrence Rates Than Younger Children and Adults: A Nationwide Cohort Study

High ligation is the standard practice for inguinal hernia repair in children while adults undergo a floor repair. There is limited data to guide...

Bowel perforation in neonates with Hirschsprung disease: a case series and literature review

Abstract Background Bowel perforation is a severe complication of Hirschsprung disease (HD) that necessitates prompt diagnosis and aggressive...

Yes-associated protein is dysregulated in human congenital diaphragmatic hernia patients during mid and end gestation

Abstract Background Yes-associated protein (YAP) is implicated in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). This study aims to investigate the...

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