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Children’s surgery and the emergency, critical, and operative care resolution: immediate actions to eliminate disparities in surgical anesthesia and perioperative care for all children

Abstract 1.7 billion children lack access to surgical care worldwide. The emergency, critical, and operative care (ECO) resolution represents a...

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Simple biliary atresia score—a validated diagnostic aid for infantile cholestasis

Abstract Purpose The workup of jaundiced infants may be variable and protracted, thereby delaying the diagnosis and timely intervention for...

Outpatient Factors Implicated in Timing of Delayed Elective Inguinal Hernia Repair in Premature Neonates: Single Center Analysis Brings Up a Touchy Issue and Balancing Metric

Among premature infants, the incidence of inguinal hernias (IH) has been reported to be as high as 10–30%. We performed this study to characterize...

Geographic Differences in Pediatric Surgical Mortality in Canada: A Retrospective Cohort Study

This study describes differences in postoperative mortality for pediatric patients in rural communities compared to urban communities.

Comparative Transcriptome Analysis of Human and Mouse Canalicular Lungs in Fetal Diaphragmatic Hernia

The nitrofen model of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is widely used in translational research. However, the molecular pathways associated...

Clinical Consensus Statement on the Use of Indocyanine Green Fluorescence-guided Surgery in Pediatric Patients

Indocyanine Green Fluorescence (ICG-F)- guided surgery is becoming an increasingly helpful tool in pediatric surgical care. This consensus...

Principles and Practice in Pediatric Vascular Trauma: Part 2: Fundamental Vascular Principles, Pediatric Nuance, and Follow-up Strategies

As of 2020, penetrating injuries became the leading cause of death among children and adolescents ages 1–19 in the United States. For those...

Clinical prediction model for pediatric lymphadenopathy: enhancing diagnostic precision and treatment decision making

Abstract Introduction Lymph node enlargement is common in children, with 90% of physiologically palpable lymph nodes. This study aimed to develop...

Liver Mitochondrial Morphology and Gene Expression as Markers of Liver Reserve: Prognostic Implications for Native Liver Survival in Biliary Atresia

Hepatocyte mitochondrial morphology and gene expression were compared between biliary atresia (BA), infantile cholestasis (IC), and normal liver...

Introduction to Entrustable Professional Activities for Pediatric Surgery

Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) have emerged as a valuable tool in medical education, enabling the assessment of trainee competence in...

The Intraperitoneal Use of Antibiotics After Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Children

We read with great interest a recent article entitled “The Intraperitoneal Use of Cephazolin: A Novelty in the Prevention of Intra-abdominal...

An Objective Evaluation of Intraoperative and Postoperative Pain in Infants Undergoing Open Inguinal Herniotomy and Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Using the Newborn Infant Parasympathetic Evaluation (NIPE™) Monitor

The heart rate variability-derived Newborn Infant Parasympathetic Evaluation (NIPE) monitor is an objective, non-invasive tool for the assessment...

Serum Lactate Clearance as a Predictive Biomarker for Optimal Graft Perfusion in Living Donor Liver Transplantation

The optimal balance between the graft volume (GV) and portal venous flow (PVF) in living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) is unclear. As lactate...

Principles and Practice in Pediatric Vascular Trauma: Part 1: Scope of Problem, Team Structure, Multidisciplinary Dynamics, and Solutions

As of 2020, penetrating injuries became the leading cause of death among children and adolescents ages 1–19 in the United States. For the patients...

Clinical characteristics and outcome of omphalocele and gastroschisis: a 20-year multicenter regional experience

Abstract Omphalocele and gastroschisis are the most common types of abdominal wall defects. Comprehensive local experience helps parents to make...

ChatGPT-Generated Letters: Hypothetical Opinion From a Girl and Editor's Reply on Child Life Specialist in Japan

While controversies persist regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence in medical writing, all agree: ‘human vigilance’ is crucial...

Kidney Transplant with Dr. Merola

In this episode we are talking about Kidney transplant with Dr. Jonathan Merola, a transplant surgeon from. Cincinnati Children's Hospital. This...

Outcomes of Children With Short Bowel Syndrome: Experiences in a Multidisciplinary Intestinal Rehabilitation Unit Over Two Decades

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a rare but serious form of organ failure, and patients with SBS depend on total parenteral nutrition (PN) to...

Finnish Pediatric Surgery Hub – From Centralization to Collective Learning and Sharing of Expertise

Continuous surgical developments, growing awareness of patient representatives and limited health-care resources are pushing for innovative...

A multi-center cross-sectional comparison of parent-reported quality of life and bowel function between anorectal malformation and Hirschsprung’s disease patients with versus those without Down syndrome

Abstract Purpose Down syndrome (DS) is a common abnormality associated with anorectal malformation (ARM) and Hirschsprung’s disease (HD). However,...

A Pediatric Brain Injury Guideline Allows Safe Management of Traumatic Brain Injuries by Trauma Surgeons

We implemented a pediatric Brain Injury Guideline (pBIG) to stratify traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and allow management of less severe cases...

Revision of the VACTERL Acronym for the Screening of Gynecologic/Genitourinary Anomalies in Patients With Anorectal Malformations

Medical learning is aided by acronyms and mnemonics that become entrenched philosophies for our evaluation and management of patients. Such...

A Phase 3, Randomized, Active-controlled, Single-blind Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Fibrin Sealant Grifols in Achieving Hemostasis in Pediatric Surgery

In this study, two fibrin sealant products, Fibrin Sealant Grifols (FS Grifols 80 mg/mL fibrinogen; 500 IU/mL thrombin) and Evicel (fibrinogen...

Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Neonatal Hepatoblastoma: A Single Center Study

Hepatoblastoma (HB) diagnosed within one month following birth qualifies for a diagnosis of neonatal HB, whose prognosis is reportedly...

Association of Operative Approach With Postoperative Outcomes in Neonates Undergoing Surgical Repair of Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is gaining traction as a first-line approach to repair congenital anomalies. This study aims to evaluate outcomes...

Major stoma complications in pediatric patients in a tertiary hospital in a low–middle-income country: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Introduction Intestinal stomas are one of the most common parts of pediatric surgical care, and complications arising from it have...

An ultrasound-guided supraclavicular approach for tunneled central venous catheter insertion can be safely performed by junior residents

Abstract Purpose Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular catheterization (UGSC) of the brachiocephalic vein (BCV) for long-term tunneled central venous...

Pectus bar Dislocation: Comparison Between Three Different Stabilization Techniques Adopted in a Single Centre

We read the letter to the Editor written by Tozelli et al., in which the Authors strongly support bridge stabilization: in their large experience,...

Enough is enough: how many rectal suction biopsies do you need to diagnose Hirschsprung’s disease?

Abstract Purpose Rectal suction biopsy (RSB) is the gold standard for diagnosing Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) in infants. Despite being a common...

Perineal Disintegration Syndrome (PDS) in Children With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection: A Scoping Review

Paediatric healthcare for children with HIV involves managing complex challenges, including severe perineal issues that significantly affect their...

Systematic review of the mechanism and assessment of liver fibrosis in biliary atresia

Abstract Purpose This study systematically reviewed our team’s research on the mechanism and assessment of liver fibrosis in BA, summarized our...

Clinical management of intestinal malrotation in different age groups

Abstract Purpose Intestinal malrotation, characterized by abnormal intestinal positioning, can lead to severe complications like volvulus and...

Development of a diagnostic model for biliary atresia based on MMP7 and serological tests using machine learning

Abstract Objective To develop a machine learning diagnostic model based on MMP7 and other serological testing indicators for early and efficient...

Health Disparities Research: What Every Pediatric Surgeon Should Know

While the earliest published health disparity research in the United States dates to 1899, the field was not formally established until the late...

Six Years of Quality Improvement in Pectus Excavatum Repair: Implementation of Intercostal Nerve Cryoablation and ERAS Protocols for Patients Undergoing Nuss Procedure

The Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum is associated with prolonged hospitalizations due to pain. We evaluated implementation of intercostal...