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Surgical aspects of choledochal cyst in children and adults: an experience of 106 cases

Abstract Purpose To describe clinical features of choledochal cyst (CC) patients in terms of demographic data, clinical presentation,...

Letter to the Editor Regarding: Pediatric Firearm Trauma on the Rise

The publication on “Pediatric Firearm Trauma on the Rise: A Retrospective Review of Over 1100 Cases in 12 Years at One Center [1]” is very...

Letter to the Editor in Response to The Safety and Efficacy of Early Enteral Nutrition After Paediatric Enterostomy Closure - The EPOC Study

We read with interest the article by Cope and colleagues entitled “The Safety and Efficacy of Early Enteral Nutrition After Paediatric Enterostomy...

Liver transplant with Dr. Jonathan Merola

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

Comprehensive meta-analysis of surgical procedure for congenital diaphragmatic hernia: thoracoscopic versus open repair

Abstract Purpose Previous studies have shown a higher recurrence rate and longer operative times for thoracoscopic repair (TR) of congenital...

HIV-associated rectovaginal fistulae in children: a single-centre retrospective study in the antiretroviral era

Abstract Purpose Acquired rectovaginal fistulae (RVF) are a complication of paediatric HIV infection. We report our experience with the surgical...

Surgical maneuvers for long-segment Hirschsprung pull-through in unique patients

Abstract Purpose Patients with Hirschsprung disease affecting the splenic flexure or more proximal segments present a surgical challenge....

Investigation of the Effects of N-acetylcysteine and Selenium on Vesicoureteral Reflux Nephropathy: An Experimental Study

This study aimed to investigate the effects of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and selenium (Se) on vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) nephropathy.

Developing an Effective Off-the-job Training Model and an Automated Evaluation System for Thoracoscopic Esophageal Atresia Surgery

Pediatric minimally invasive surgery requires advanced technical skills. Off-the-job training (OJT), especially when using disease-specific...

Urological outcomes in adult females born with anorectal malformation or Hirschsprung disease

Abstract Introduction Women born with anorectal malformation (ARM) or Hirschsprung disease (HD) may have impaired urologic function resulting in...

Spinal posture, mobility, and position sense in adolescents with chest wall deformities: a comparison of pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum and healthy peers

Abstract Purpose The study aimed to compare spinal posture, mobility, and position sense in adolescents with pectus excavatum (PE), pectus...

The postoperative renal function of persistent cloaca patients treated by posterior sagittal anorecto-urethro-vaginopalsty: results of a nationwide survey in Japan

Abstract Purpose We investigated the postoperative renal function in persistent cloaca (PC) patients who underwent posterior sagittal...

Embracing the Future: Continuing a Legacy of Excellence in Pediatric Surgery

Comparing Penile Problems in Circumcised vs. Uncircumcised Boys: Insights From a Large Commercial Claims Database With a Focus on Provider Type Performing Circumcision

To compare penile problems in circumcised relative to uncircumcised boys, and to determine which providers performing the circumcision have fewer...

How Does Appendicolith Affect the Presentation of Pediatric Appendicitis? An Eight-year Retrospective Review

I report on portion of a study completed at the Kaplan Medical Center in Rehovot, Israel. I reviewed PED charts, surgical reports and pathology...

Optimizing Implementation of the Neonatal Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Guideline

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) protocols require multidisciplinary team engagement from healthcare professionals (HCPs), where limited...

The use of postoperative calibrations in Hirschsprung disease: a practice to reconsider?

Abstract Purpose Daily postoperative anal dilations after endorectal pull-through for Hirschsprung disease (HD) are still considered a common...

Late diagnosis of anorectal malformation: how good is good enough?

Abstract Purpose National data from the United Kingdom reported in 2016 have suggested that almost one quarter of babies with anorectal...

Which neonates should have a pre-operative echocardiography? Findings from a national survey and a retrospective tertiary single-centre analysis in the United Kingdom

Abstract Purpose The detection of congenital heart disease (CHD) before neonatal surgery is crucial for anaesthetic and perioperative management....

Who should perform pediatric laparoscopic cholecystectomies? A systematic review of the literature

Abstract Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is an increasingly common operation in the pediatric population, although numbers remain significantly...

Case-Based Journal Review: Cholelithiasis 2024

It is already public knowledge that thousands of articles on different pathologies are published every day and that it is very difficult to follow...

Use of a new vertical traction device for early traction-assisted staged closure of congenital abdominal wall defects: a prospective series of 16 patients

Abstract Purpose Abdominal wall closure in patients with giant omphalocele (GOC) and complicated gastroschisis (GS) remains to be a surgical...

Abdominal wall muscle weakness outcomes after split abdominal flap repair of large congenital diaphragmatic hernias in newborn

Abstract Purpose Split abdominal wall muscle flap (SAWMF) is a technique to repair large defects in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). A...

Transanal proximal rectosigmoidectomy: a single-center experience in surgically treated severe medically refractory idiopathic constipation

Abstract Purpose To present the functional results after a transanal proximal rectosigmoidectomy in patients with severe idiopathic constipation...

How can the surgeon choose preoperatively the most appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis vs therapy in pediatric acute appendicitis?

Abstract Introduction The aim of this study was to find statistically valid criteria to preoperatively divide acute appendicitis into simple and...

Recurrence of anterior congenital diaphragmatic hernia after laparoscopic repair in children

Abstract Purpose To report our experience with laparoscopic repair of anterior congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) using extracorporeal...

Enucleation for intestinal duplications: a comparative study with intestinal resection and anastomosis

Abstract Purpose Duplication enucleation (DE) has been described as an alternative to intestinal resection with primary anastomosis (IRA) for...

Management of urinary incontinence in girls with congenital pouch colon

Abstract Purpose This study describes the management of urinary incontinence (UI) in eight girls with congenital pouch colon (CPC) associated with...

Clinical analysis of 23 cases of epidermoid cyst of testis in children

Abstract Objective This study aims to examine the clinical characteristics and surgical management of pediatric testicular epidermoid cysts,...

A Novel Use of Embryonic Gut Organoid Culture to Investigate Duodenal Atresia

The cause of duodenal atresia (DA) is not known. Tandler's “solid cord” hypothesis conflicts with current biological evidence. In humans, a...

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Influence of Shortened Fasting Time on Perioperative Outcomes in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review

Prolonged preoperative fasting can cause hypoglycemia, dehydration, hypotension, and irritability, especially in children. Multimodal protocols...

Peri-operative Anticoagulation Strategies, Bleeding and Thrombotic Complications in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Intervention for Congenital Portosystemic Shunts

Congenital portosystemic shunts (CPSS) are rare congenital abnormalities causing abnormal blood flow between the portal vein and systemic...

Determining the Risk Factors for Anastomotic Stricture Development after Esophageal Atresia Repair: Results from the Turkish Esophageal Atresia Registry

Introduction Anastomotic stricture (AS) is the second most common complication after esophageal atresia (EA) repair. We aimed to evaluate the data...

Evaluation of 4DryField® as an Adhesion Prophylaxis in Pediatric Patients: A Propensity-Score Matched Study

Introduction Abdominal adhesions following surgery can lead to complications like intestinal obstruction and pelvic pain. While no molecular...