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Identifying Novel Genetic Markers in Pediatric Rhabdomyosarcoma

Rhabdomyosarcoma risk stratification is traditionally determined by tumor histology and staging. Recent studies revealed the importance of...

Increasing Caudal Block Utilization to Promote Opioid Stewardship in the NICU Population: A Quality Improvement Project

Regional anesthetic techniques are safe and effective in reducing pain and the need for opioid analgesia but may be underutilized in neonatal...

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Review: 2nd Quarter (Apr-Jun) 2024

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

Enhancing Hospital Reimbursement Through a Pediatric Surgery Resident Orientation Program: A Focus on Accurate Diagnosis Code Documentation for Acute Appendicitis

The usage of specific ICD-10 diagnosis codes significantly influences hospital reimbursement compared to non-specific codes. This study...

Assessing the Diagnostic Accuracy of TI-RADS in Pediatric Thyroid Nodules: A Multi-institutional Review

Thyroid nodules are uncommon in children and adolescents but carry an increased risk of malignancy when present. The Thyroid Imaging Reporting and...

Clinical Care Trajectory Assessment of Children With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and Neurodevelopmental Impairment

Interdisciplinary long-term health surveillance identifies opportunities to mitigate CDH-related multisystem morbidity, particularly in patients...

Vascular Access for Renal Replacement Therapy in Neonates and Infants: A Single Center Experience

Neonatal renal replacement therapy (RRT) is a treatment modality used for severe kidney failure. Historically, its use has been limited in small...

Reducing Blood Draws in Pediatric Patients With Solid Organ Injury Through Protocolized Transcutaneous Hemoglobin Monitoring

Management of pediatric solid organ injuries continues to evolve, decreasing the need for serial hemoglobin measurements, repeat imaging, and...

An Enhanced Recovery Program for Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Surgical Oncology Patients Improves Outcomes After Surgery

Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS®) is a standardized perioperative approach that utilizes a multidisciplinary team to reduce physiologic...

Classic divided sigmoidostomy vs loop sigmoidostomy in anorectal malformations: time for change?

Abstract Purpose Divided sigmoidostomy (DS) is the classic stoma for patients with anorectal malformations (ARM). Loop sigmoidostomies (LS) in ARM...

A Survey of Preoperative, Perioperative, and Postoperative Management Practices for Testicular Torsion in Pediatric Patients among European Surgeons

Introduction Management of testicular torsion varies between specialties resulting in lack of standardization. The aim of this survey was to...

Rethinking Fistula Preservation in Anorectal Malformation Surgery: A Histopathological Perspective

Objective This study aims to assess the histopathological characteristics of the fistulous tissue in males with anorectal malformation (ARM) to...

Development and validation of a realistic type III esophageal atresia simulator for the training of pediatric surgeons

Abstract Background The technical complexity and limited casuistry of neonatal surgical pathology limit the possibilities of developing the...

The Impact of Surgical Margin in Wide Local Excision of Pediatric Melanoma – An Argument for a More Conservative Approach

Pediatric melanoma is the most common skin cancer in children. Achieving surgical margins recommended by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network...

Improving care and survival of newborns with surgical conditions in Tanzania (TINY Tanzania): a focus on gastroschisis

Abstract Purpose Gastroschisis is associated with over 90% mortality in many sub-Saharan African countries. The introduction of the Gastroschisis...

Can We Predict 30-day Mortality After Neonatal Surgery for Major Gastrointestinal Conditions? A Prospective Cohort Study

Advances in neonatal care have led to a steady decrease in neonatal surgical mortality over the last five decades. However, the incidence of this...

Low Risk of Clinically Important Traumatic Brain Injury in Children Who Tumble Down Stairs

Pediatric trauma management seeks to minimize head computed tomography (HCT) while capturing clinically important traumatic brain injuries...

Impact of Epithelial Claudin-4 and Leukotriene B4 Receptor 2 in Normoganglionic Hirschsprung Disease Colon on Post Pull-through Enterocolitis

To investigate whether Leukotriene B4 receptor 2 (BLT-2), an upstream regulator of tight junction protein (TJP) Claudin-4, and TJPs could be...

Inaccuracies in Billing Codes for Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair Across 20 U.S. Hospitals

Data accuracy and reliability are essential in clinical bioinformatics and clinical research. Billing codes are often used to query large...

Inaccuracies Exist in Trauma Registry Data Regarding Shooting Intent for Pediatric Firearm Injuries

Institutional trauma registries, which contribute data to the National Trauma Data Bank, are a fundamental resource for trauma research, though...

Sensory Recovery Following Intercostal Nerve Cryoablation for the Nuss Procedure

Intercostal nerve cryoablation (CRYO) during the Nuss procedure is effective for postoperative pain control, but little is known about patterns of...

Global survey on point-of-care ultrasound (pocus) use in child surgery

Abstract Purpose To undertake a global assessment of existing ultrasound practices, barriers to access, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training...

Mapping Surgical Intervention Trajectories in Seriously Ill Children Receiving Palliative Care

Despite the prevalence of surgical intervention in seriously ill children, data is scarce regarding interventions performed based on type of...

Decisions in Diversion: Enterostomy vs. Primary Anastomosis for Colonic Atresia

Colonic atresia (CA) is associated with Hirschsprung disease (HD) in up to 10% of cases. Therefore, some surgeons elect to complete proximal...

Evaluation of Image-Defined Risk Factor (IDRF) Assessment in Patients With Intermediate-risk Neuroblastoma: A Report From the Children's Oncology Group Study ANBL0531

The International Neuroblastoma Risk Group (INRG) classifier utilizes a staging system based on pretreatment imaging criteria in which...

Patient Factors Associated with Access to Outpatient Pediatric General Surgical Care in a Rural State

We sought to understand factors impacting timely access to outpatient pediatric general surgical care in a largely rural state.

Evaluating the Benefits of Ventriculostomy Compared to Intracranial Pressure Monitoring for Severe Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury

In this study, we compared outcomes between intracranial pressure monitoring (ICP) only versus ventriculostomy (VT) using a nationwide database of...

Cost Analysis of Early vs Delayed Outpatient Repair of Inguinal Hernias in Premature Infants

Premature infants treated for inguinal hernias after hospital discharge require overnight post-operative observation for apnea monitoring until...

Genomic instability in congenital lung malformations in children

Abstract Purpose To study the biological relationship between congenital lung malformations (CLMs) and malignancy. Methods Biopsies of 12 CPAMs, 6...

Colorectal Quizzes: Episode 39 – Mullerian Anomalies in Patients with ARM

In this episode of the Colorectal Quiz, hosted by Liza Bokova, a colorectal research fellow at Children's National, we explore a case of a...

A New Era in Medical Information: ChatGPT Outperforms Medical Information Provided by Online Information Sheets About Congenital Malformations

ChatGPT has demonstrated notable capabilities and has gained popularity in various medical tasks, including patient education. This study...

The Only Constant is Change: A Longitudinal Analysis of Women's Representation Across American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) Committee Leadership

Women have historically been underrepresented in surgical leadership and in specialty organizations. This study longitudinally examines...

A Comparison of Commonly Utilized Diagnostic Biopsy Techniques for Pediatric Patients With Cancer: A Systematic Review by the APSA Cancer Committee

Historically, surgical biopsy (SB) for diagnosis of pediatric solid tumors was considered necessary to provide adequate tissue for histologic and...

Review of Low Titer Group O Whole Blood (LTOWB) Transfusion in Initial Resuscitation of Pediatric Trauma Patients: Assessing Potential Benefits

Hemorrhagic shock secondary to trauma is a leading cause of pediatric mortality in the United States. Timely intervention is crucial to prevent...

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