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Utility of thiol/disulphide homeostasis as a biomarker for acute appendicitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze the role of thiol/disulfide homeostasis (TDH) parameters as an indicator of oxidative stress in...

Management and Outcomes of Pediatric Lymphatic Malformations: A Systematic Review From the APSA Outcomes and Evidence-Based Practice Committee

Significant variation in management strategies for lymphatic malformations (LMs) in children persists. The goal of this systematic review is to...

Surgical management of ovarian masses in children and adolescents: experience of an academic institution in France

Abstract Purpose Surgical management of ovarian masses in girls still challenging. The aim of the study is to report an 8-year experience in...

‘Short Bars Crossed’ to Remodel the Entire Chest Wall in Children and Adolescents with Pectus Excavatum

The cross-bar technique of minimally invasive pectus excavatum (PE) correction remains underreported, which is especially true of pediatric...

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

Bar dislocation has always been considered a fearsome complication of Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum (MIRPE), therefore multiple...

Evaluating the web as a source of information for patients with chest wall deformities: insights into engagement and disparities

Abstract Background Recent data highlight the internet’s pivotal role as the primary information source for patients. In this study, we emulate a...

The Beneficial Effect of Laryngeal Mask Airway on Cough Incidence: A Re-analysis

The meta-analysis by Yang et al. [1] compared the use of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) versus endotracheal tube (ETT) in pediatric patients...

Thoracoscopic primary repair is useful for esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula in neonates with low body weight

Abstract Purpose The surgical indication of thoracoscopic primary repair for esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula is under debate....

Commentary- Adolescent Inguinal Hernias: Too Late for Evidence-based Practice?

We commend Dr. Ochoa and colleagues on a well-designed and executed survey-based study of current hernia repair practices in pediatric surgery...

Peutz–Jeghers syndrome: management for recurrent intussusceptions

Abstract Background Peutz–Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by hamartomatous gastrointestinal polyps along...

State-of-the-art imaging for children with central lymphatic disorders

Publication date: June 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s): Karen I. Ramirez-Suarez, Sean Schoeman, Hansel J....

Complex lymphatic anomalies: Molecular landscape and medical management

Publication date: June 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s): Alexandra J. Borst, Allison Britt, Denise M. Adams

Effectiveness of physiotherapy in children with functional constipation

Abstract Purpose The objective was to compare the immediate effects of pharmacological versus physiotherapy intervention versus a combination of...

Neonatal perspective on central lymphatic disorders

Publication date: June 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s): Brian M. Dulmovits, Dalal K. Taha

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Publication date: June 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s): Pablo Laje

Surgical management of thoracic duct anomalies

Publication date: June 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s): Pablo Laje, Yoav Dori, Christopher Smith, Katsuhide Maeda

Preliminary report of a thoracic duct-to-pulmonary vein lymphovenous anastomosis in swine: A novel technique and potential treatment for lymphatic failure

Publication date: June 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s): Benjamin Smood, Terakawa Katsunari, Christopher...

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Lymphatic interventions in congenital heart disease

Publication date: June 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s): Christopher L. Smith, Ganesh Krishnamurthy, Abhay...

Comparison for the diagnostic performance of early diagnostic methods for biliary atresia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Abstract Background Biliary atresia (BA), a progressive condition affecting canalicular-bile duct function/anatomy, requires prompt surgical...

Multidisciplinary approach to patients with lymphatic conduction disorders

Publication date: June 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s): Erin Pinto, Christopher Smith, Aaron DeWitt, Pablo...

Comprehensive nutrition guidelines and management strategies for enteropathy in children

Publication date: June 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s): Melanie L. Savoca, Jefferson N. Brownell

Critical care management of patients with lymphatic conduction disorders

Publication date: June 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s): Aaron DeWitt, Erin Pinto, Lauren Biroc, Meghan...

Surgical management of chronic lymphatic pleural effusions and chronic lymphatic ascites

Publication date: June 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s): Pablo Laje, Yoav Dori, Christopher Smith, Katsuhide Maeda

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Publication date: June 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s):

Ileocecal valve-preservation ileocecostomy (IVPI) in infants with extremely short distal ileum after primary stoma

Abstract Purpose Preserving the ileocecal valve (ICV) has shown significant benefits. We present our experience with 18 infants who underwent...

Percutaneous procedures for central lymphatic conduction disorders

Publication date: June 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s): Abhay Srinivasan, Christopher L. Smith, Yoav Dori,...

Lymphatic failure and lymphatic interventions: Knowledge gaps and future directions for a new frontier in congenital heart disease

Publication date: June 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3Author(s): Benjamin Smood, Christopher Smith, Yoav Dori,...

Evaluation of surgical strategies and long-term outcomes in pediatric hepatocellular carcinoma

Abstract Purpose Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the second most common pediatric malignant liver tumor after hepatoblastoma, represents 1% of all...

IFTT in children and adolescents—single-center experience and systematic review of literature

Abstract Purpose Isolated fallopian tube torsion (IFTT) is defined by rotation of the fallopian tube around itself without involving the...

Clinical features and treatment of heterotopic pancreas in children: a multi-center retrospective study

Abstract Objective Heterotopic pancreas, an uncommon condition in children, can present with diagnostic and treatment challenges. This study aimed...

Commentary on “Receptor-interacting protein kinase-3 (RIPK3): a new biomarker for necrotising enterocolitis in preterm infants”

Orchidopexy for undescended testis—rate and predictors of re-ascent

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to investigate the rate of re-ascent requiring re-operation after primary orchidopexy and to investigate...

Exploring the frontier in robotic pediatric cancer surgery: when to move forward and when to stop

Abstract Purpose In recent years, the use of robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery in pediatric oncology has increased. Despite its...

A Survey of Current Approaches to Inguinal Hernia Repair by Pediatric General Surgeons in the United States

Inguinal hernia repair (IHR) is a common pediatric operation performed via open or laparoscopic approaches. The objective of this survey study was...