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Assessing fecal load with ultrasound in children with colorectal pathology: ReKiSo study

Abstract Purpose To evaluate bowel management for children with colorectal pathology by measuring transverse rectal diameter (TRD) and assessing...

Fertility preservation service for children and young adults at high risk of infertility; the hub and spoke model

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the evolution of fertility preservation surgery in children and young adults at high risk of infertility from a...

Bowel function, urinary tract function, and health-related quality of life in males with anorectal malformations: correspondence

Choledocholithiasis with Drs. David Vitale & Lucas Neff

In this episode, we're reviewing the management of choledocholithiasis with with Drs. David Vitale from Cincinnati Children's Hospital & Lucas...

Cholestasis after Kasai operation predicts portal hypertension in native liver survivors of biliary atresia: a multicenter study

Abstract Purpose This study evaluated portal hypertension (PHT) and its predictors among native liver survivors (NLS) of biliary atresia (BA)...

ERCP-Related adverse events in pediatric patients: a 10-years single-site review

Abstract Purpose This retrospective analysis aimed to assess the feasibility and safety of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)...

LncRNA MEG9 Promotes Inflammation and Liver Fibrosis Through S100A9 in Biliary Atresia

The pathogenesis of biliary atresia (BA) remains elusive. We aimed to investigate the role of long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) MEG9 in BA.

Systemic inflammation enhances metastatic growth in a syngeneic neuroblastoma mouse model

Abstract Background We previously showed that total tumor resection enhances metastatic growth in a syngeneic metastatic mouse model of...

Analysis of wound infections among pediatric patients following the 2023 Türkiye–Syria earthquakes

Abstract Purpose On February 6, 2023, two earthquakes of magnitude 7.7 and 7.6 occurred consecutively in Turkey and Syria. This study aimed to...

Bile lakes in patients with biliary atresia who presented with jaundice-free native liver survival indicating the risk of subsequent liver transplantation due to various factors

Abstract Purpose The prognostic factors of subsequent liver transplantation (LT) in patients with biliary atresia (BA) who presented with...

Congenital Risk Factors for Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients With Persistent Cloaca: Results From a Nationwide Survey in Japan

We conducted a nationwide survey of persistent cloaca (PC) to investigate the renal function outcomes and factors affecting chronic kidney disease...

Is Routine Pathology Evaluation of Tissue Removed for Fertility Preservation Necessary?

For all fertility preservation (FP) cases at our institution, a biopsy is performed for routine pathology from all gonadal tissue removed. This is...

Modified Pneumatic Reduction Protocol for Intussusception: A Retrospective Cohort Study in an Ultrahigh Volume Center

This study aims to assess the long-term outcomes of a modified pneumatic reduction protocol for intussusception at the Vietnam National Hospital...

Simulation and training for pediatric colorectal surgery and anorectal malformation: a scoping review

Abstract Purpose To study the published literature for various models used for simulation and training in the field of pediatric colorectal...

Inflammation patterns in early post-operative cholangitis predict long-term outcomes in biliary atresia: a potential role of non-suppurative cholangitis

Abstract Purpose Frequent post-operative cholangitis in biliary atresia (BA) affects the long-term native liver survival. This study assessed the...

Robotic-assisted pull-through procedures for anorectal malformation: a systematic review

Abstract Aim To study the published literature on robotic-assisted pull-through procedures for anorectal malformation. Method A PubMed search was...

Epidemiological changes in the pattern of children’s traumatic injuries at Hong Kong emergency departments during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective, single-institutional, serial and comparative study

Abstract Introduction Trauma is the leading cause of paediatric mortality and morbidity. Stay-home regulations for coronavirus disease 2019...

Assessment of inflammatory biomarkers to identify surgical/death necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants without pneumoperitoneum

Abstract Background Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a life-threatening disease that affects premature infants. However, the role of...

Botulinum Toxin Enhanced Foker Process for Long Gap Esophageal Atresia

The traction-induced esophageal growth (Foker) process for the treatment of long gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) relies on applying progressive...

Are we informing our patients correctly? Evaluation of perioperative counselling for paediatric intestinal stoma formation: a national study

Abstract Purpose Adequate preoperative information is known to improve patient outcomes. We aimed to evaluate perioperative education for...

Predictors of medical adherence following a bowel management program for youth and young adults with Spina Bifida

Abstract Purpose To evaluate individual and community sociodemographic factors that predict bowel regimen adherence in youth and young adults with...

Invited Commentary on: Tremonti, et al: Early Lessons From Implementation of Holistic Review for Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Applicants

The manuscript “Early Lessons from Implementation of Holistic Review for Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Applicants” from Drs. Tremonti, Shah and...

Integrating Artificial Intelligence Into the Visualization and Modeling of Three-Dimensional Anatomy in Pediatric Surgical Patients

Pediatric surgeons often treat patients with complex anatomical considerations due to congenital anomalies or distortion of normal structures by...

Environmental Impact of Traveling to the Annual American Pediatric Surgical Association Meeting

Research has demonstrated negative environmental impacts from in-person conferences. Nonetheless, there are benefits to in-person meetings. The...

Management and Outcomes of Intestinal Atresia – A Single Institution Experience From 1947 to 2019

We aimed to evaluate disease characteristics, associated malformations and surgical outcomes of congenital intestinal atresia.

Implementing Screening, Brief Interventions, and Referral to Treatment at Pediatric Trauma Centers: A Step Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial

Pediatric trauma centers have had challenges meeting the American College of Surgeons criteria for screening and intervening for alcohol with...

Pediatric thoracic outlet syndrome: a systematic review with metadata

Abstract Introduction Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) typically considered a condition of the adult population; it is often disregarded in children...

Impact of hepatocyte growth factor on the colonic morphology and gut microbiome in short bowel syndrome rat model

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to investigate the impact of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) on colonic morphology and gut microbiota in a rat...

The Value of Preoperative Rigid Tracheobronchoscopy for the Diagnosis of Tracheomalacia in Oesophageal Atresia Patients

Oesophageal atresia (OA) is often accompanied by tracheomalacia (TM). The aim of this study was to evaluate its presence in OA patients during...

Modifications of surgical techniques in laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure of inguinal ring for childhood inguinal hernia to achieve zero recurrence and zero subcutaneous stitch granuloma

Abstract Purpose To present our technical modifications of single incision laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (SILPEC) of the...

The Pathologist's Role in the Diagnosis of Hirschsprung's Disease

Introduction The possibilities, recent advances, and pitfalls in the histopathologic workup of specimens submitted for the diagnosis of...

Commentary- Bridging the Gap: The Impact of Bowel Management Programs on Daily Life in Pediatric Colorectal Disease

This commentary discusses the social impact of bowel management programs (BMPs) on children with colorectal diseases, including anorectal...

Gender Dysphoria and the Pediatric Surgeon: A Plea for Clarity and Caution

Pediatric surgeons have long cared for children with disorders of sexual differentiation (DSD), in which a child's external genitalia are...

Reproductive Function and Fertility Preservation in Female Children, Girls, and Adolescents After Appendicular Pelvic Peritonitis: May There Be a Place for Transitional Care?

Appendicular peritonitis is a common surgical emergency in pediatric patients [1]. Peritonitis may spread to the pelvis, involving internal...

The Impact of Presenting Environmental Sustainability Research on Continuing Medical Education

The integration of environmental sustainability and planetary health research into continuing medical education is becoming increasingly...

Comparison and clinical analysis of antibiotics and endoscopic injection for vesicoureteral reflux in children

Abstract Purpose This study evaluated the outcome of pediatric patients with primary vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) and compared of the treatments...