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Effect of emergent nephrostomy on long-term total and split renal function in patients with upper urinary tract obstruction due to pelvic malignant tumors

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to investigate the impact of nephrostomies on the outcome of total renal function (TRF) and split renal function...

📅 Aug 19, 2024 articles
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Expert classification of hypospadias: an external validation and evaluation of agreement for Glans–Urethral Meatus–Shaft (GMS) and Hypospadias Objective Penile Evaluation (HOPE) scores

Abstract Purpose This study evaluates the inter-rater agreements of both the Glans–Urethral Meatus–Shaft (GMS) hypospadias score and Hypospadias...

📅 Aug 19, 2024 articles
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Does Sequential Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy Affect the Development of Postoperative Compensatory Sweating in Children?

The development of compensatory sweating (CS) following thoracoscopic sympathectomy (TS) for palmar hyperhidrosis (PH) is the major drawback of...

📅 Aug 19, 2024 articles
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Global Strategies for Postoperative Care and Bowel Management in Patients With Anorectal Malformations: Varied Practices and Barriers

Anorectal malformations (ARMs) commonly result in constipation and fecal incontinence following primary surgical reconstruction. This study...

📅 Aug 18, 2024 articles
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Effect of medial stabilizer chest position on pectus bar dislocation

Abstract Purpose The current standard method for pectus excavatum (PE) repair is the Nuss procedure. One major postoperative complication is the...

📅 Aug 18, 2024 articles
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Hepatic resections for pediatric hepatoblastoma: analysis of 30-day outcomes using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program—Pediatric database

Abstract Background Surgical resection remains the cornerstone of treatment for hepatoblastoma in children and offers the best chance of...

📅 Aug 17, 2024 articles
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Single-Incision Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic Resection of Adrenal Tumors in Children

We describe our experience with single-incision retroperitoneal laparoscopic (SIRL) for resection of adrenal tumors in pediatric patients and...

📅 Aug 18, 2024 articles
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Quality of life after colectomy and ileo-jpouch-anal anastomosis in paediatric patients with ulcerative colitis

Abstract Introduction Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is an Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Surgery is required in cases of severe acute colitis,...

📅 Aug 18, 2024 articles
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Worth the Wait? The Impact of Timing of Repair of Esophageal Atresia With Tracheoesophageal Fistula on Outcomes

Infants with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) are at increased risk for respiratory compromise and gastric perforation...

📅 Aug 16, 2024 articles
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Letter to the Editor in Response to: Short- and Long-Term Outcomes of Thoracoscopic and Open Repair for Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula

We have read with interest the study of Yalcin, et al., titled “Short- and Long-Term Outcomes of Thoracoscopic and Open Repair For Esophageal...

📅 Aug 16, 2024 articles
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High Alvarado Score is Independently Associated with Appendicitis in Children with Inconclusive Ultrasound

Acute appendicitis (AA) is a challenging diagnosis in the pediatric population. It usually requires meticulous examination of clinical, laboratory...

📅 Aug 16, 2024 articles
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Predictive Factors of Pulmonary Hydatid Complications in Children

Pulmonary echinococcosis in children has frequent and severe complications. The aim of our study was to determine predictive factors of pre and...

📅 Aug 16, 2024 articles
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Comparison of Da Vinci Robotic-Assisted with Open Kasai Portoenterostomy for Biliary Atresia

Robotic-assisted Kasai portoenterostomy (RAKPE) has been used to treat biliary atresia (BA). This study aimed to compare the efficacy of RAKPE and...

📅 Aug 16, 2024 articles
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A retrospective study investigating the risk of graft loss in living donor liver transplant cases where size mismatching is predicted from graft-to-recipient weight ratio

Abstract Background/purpose Living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) is vital for pediatric end-stage liver disease due to organ shortages. The...

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Can Ultrasound Reliably Detect Negative Appendectomy in Pediatric Patients?

While acute appendicitis (AA) is one of the most frequent emergency surgical conditions, diagnosing it continues to be a real challenge for the...

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Pediatric trauma during the COVID-19 lockdown: caregiver abuse and self-harm in a vulnerable population

Abstract Purpose This retrospective cohort study explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric trauma cases in Singapore’s National...

📅 Aug 16, 2024 articles
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The Influence of Educational Materials on Parental Anxiety and Productivity in Appendicitis Pediatrics

The research conducted by Ferreira et al. [1] offers precious perspectives on the psychological influence of pediatric appendicitis upon families...

📅 Aug 15, 2024 articles
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Usefulness of central venous catheter replacement with a guidewire in patients with intestinal failure: a single-center study

Abstract Purpose Patients with intestinal failure (IF) require long-term parenteral nutrition using central venous catheters (CVCs), which often...

📅 Aug 15, 2024 articles
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Management and outcomes of pilonidal patients with secondary sinuses—a cohort study

Abstract Background Patients with pilonidal disease (PD) can present with concurrent draining secondary sinus at the superior gluteal cleft. The...

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Standardized pilonidal protocol as rescue therapy for excision-refractory pilonidal disease

Abstract Purpose Severe pilonidal diseases have refractory symptoms despite multiple surgeries and optimal therapy remains unclear. We...

📅 Aug 14, 2024 articles
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A lmod1a mutation causes megacystis microcolon intestinal hypoperistalsis in a CRISPR/Cas9-modified zebrafish model

Abstract Purpose Megacystis microcolon intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome (MMIHS) is defined as a congenital visceral myopathy with genetic...

📅 Aug 14, 2024 articles
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Surgery for hepatoblastoma in children with trisomy 18: a monocentric study

Abstract Purpose Recently, children with trisomy 18 have been receiving more active treatment for malignancies. We report herein seven cases...

📅 Aug 14, 2024 articles
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Letter to the Editor in Response to: The Intraperitoneal Use of Cephazolin: A Novelty in the Prevention of Intra-abdominal Abscess After Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Children”

We have read with interest the study of Simone Frediani et al., titled “The Intraperitoneal Use of Cephazolin: A Novelty in the Prevention of...

📅 Aug 13, 2024 articles
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Multi-Institutional Analysis of Choledocholithiasis in Pediatric vs Adult Patients

In adults, upfront intraoperative cholangiogram with laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is well accepted for management of...

📅 Aug 13, 2024 articles
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Intradyadic Correlation Between Parent-reported and Child-reported Quality of Life in Patients With Anorectal Malformation and Hirschsprung's Disease in Comparison to Healthy Controls

Quality of life (QOL) is an important clinical endpoint in paediatric chronic conditions. How parent-proxy reports differ from child self-reported...

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Trans-Abdominal Pre-Peritoneal (TAPP) Approach for Anatomical Repair of Direct Inguinal Hernia in Children: Could it Be the New Standardized Approach?

The incidence of direct inguinal hernia in the pediatric population is relatively low and is usually discovered intraoperatively, rendering it...

📅 Aug 13, 2024 articles
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Mitochondrial viability in neurogenic bladder urothelium after sigmoidocolocystoplasty. Implications for persistent vesicoureteral reflux

Abstract Purpose We investigated whether inflammatory cell infiltration (ICI), fibrosis, and mitochondrial viability of the neurogenic bladder...

📅 Aug 13, 2024 articles
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NRP1 knockdown inhibits the invasion and migration of rhabdoid tumor of the kidney cells

Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to detect candidate oncogenes of rhabdoid tumor of the kidney (RTK) and evaluate their roles in RTK in...

📅 Aug 12, 2024 articles
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Non-Operative Management of Uncomplicated Appendicitis in Children: Can Patients Be Discharged From the Emergency Department?

Non-operative management of uncomplicated appendicitis in children is a safe alternative to laparoscopic appendectomy. The purpose of this study...

📅 Aug 12, 2024 articles
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Evaluation and Management of Total Colonic Hirschsprung Disease: A Comprehensive Review From the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) Hirschsprung Disease Interest Group

Children with total colonic Hirschsprung disease (TCHD) are a unique group of patients with pre- and postoperative management challenges. This...

📅 Aug 10, 2024 articles
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Response to the Letter to the Editor Regarding ‘Let Kids Play: Using Virtual Reality as a Substitute for General Anesthesia for Minor Procedures in Pediatric Population’

We appreciate the opportunity to address the issues raised in Dr. Lian's letter and to clarify our methodology. We also thank Dr. Lian and...

📅 Aug 09, 2024 articles
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Evaluation and Management of Biliary Dyskinesia in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review From the APSA Outcomes and Evidence-Based Committee

The diagnosis and management of biliary dyskinesia in children and adolescents remains variable and controversial. The American Pediatric Surgical...

📅 Aug 09, 2024 articles
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Association of Previous Cardiac Surgery With Postoperative Pneumonia in Infants Undergoing Abdominal Operations: A Cohort Study

Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) often require other, non-cardiac related surgical procedures following their initial cardiac surgery....

📅 Aug 09, 2024 articles
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Analysis of Techniques in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repairs across Pediatric Age Groups: EUPSA Trainees of European Pediatric Surgery Survey

Aim This survey analyzed techniques in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR) across pediatric age groups. Materials and Methods Data were...

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Factors predicting the need for liver transplantation in biliary atresia patients after 18 years of age

Abstract Purpose We aimed to identify factors predicting the need for future liver transplantation (LT) at 18 years of age in patients with...

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Operative Timing for Elective Thoracoscopic Lobectomy for CPAM and Sequestration: A NSQIP-Pediatric Analysis 2017–2021

There is limited literature on optimal timing for elective thoracoscopic lobectomy for congenital pulmonary airway malformations (CPAM) and...

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