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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...

Neighborhood-level Disparities in Achievement of Social Continence Among School-aged Children With Anorectal Malformations: A Single-center Retrospective Study

Fecal incontinence is a common problem for children with repaired anorectal malformations (ARM) and has significant implications for initiating...

Long-term (> 10 years) bowel function of anorectal malformations: a retrospective single-center study

Abstract Purpose To describe the long-term bowel function of anorectal malformation (ARM) patients and explore the potential influence factors....

Factors Associated with Non-Completion of a Pediatric Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program

Childhood obesity is a devastating disease process disproportionately affecting minority and low-income populations. Though bariatric surgery...

Operative Management of Intra-abdominal Lymphatic Malformations in Children: A Single Tertiary Center Experience

Intra-abdominal lymphatic malformations (LMs) are relatively rare congenital anomalies and can be divided into intra- and retroperitoneal...

A review of twenty-first century developments in paediatric surgery in Africa

Abstract This review explores the significant advancements in paediatric surgery in Africa during the twenty-first century, with a particular...

Anatomic parameters of omphaloceles and their association with anatomic, genetic, or syndromic malformations: a retrospective study

Abstract Purpose This retrospective study aims to describe anatomical parameters of omphaloceles and to analyze their association with anatomical,...

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Review: December 2023

We’re featuring Journal of Pediatric Surgery articles to bring you some of the latest news! This week we are discussing 4 articles from December...

Thoracoscopic external traction suture elongation for the management of long-gap oesophageal atresia: a two-centre experience

Abstract Aim Van der Zee (VdZ) described a technique to elongate the oesophagus in long-gap oesophageal atresia (LGOA) by thoracoscopic placement...

Meatal Surgery at the Time of Circumcision for Lichen Sclerosus (LS/BXO) Does Not Reduce the Need for Later Meatal Intervention: A Retrospective Cohort Study

We describe meatal outcomes for boys undergoing circumcision to treat Lichen Sclerosus (LS/BXO) with a focus on those who underwent...

The role of the early video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in children with pleural empyema

Abstract Purpose Pleural empyema (PE) is a collection of purulent material in the pleural space. PE’s management in children is a challenge and an...

Utility of ultrasound-based scoring system in post-pyeloplasty recovery

Abstract Background/Objective Differentiation of uretero-pelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) from non-obstructive dilatation (NOD) is a major...

Muscle-sparing Vertical Thoracotomy in Children and Adolescents

Traditional posterolateral thoracotomy (PLT) is a painful and potentially morbid operation associated with an extensive recovery and a long,...

National Centralization of Hirschsprung's Disease in Sweden:A Comparison of Preoperative Management and Outcomes

Surgical treatment of Hirschsprung's disease (HSCR) in Sweden was centralized to two tertiary pediatric surgery centers 1st of July 2018. Although...

Impact of Portal Flow on the Prognosis of Children With Congenital Portosystemic Shunt: A Multicentric Observation Study in Japan

Although congenital portosystemic shunts (CPSSs) are increasingly being recognized, the optimal treatment strategies and natural prognosis remain...

Genital Malformations in Children With VACTERL – Has Time Come to Include “G” in the Acronym?

Genital malformations are frequently diagnosed in patients with VACTERL, but are currently not included in the acronym. This study aimed to...

Preoperative topical estrogen application in the management of hypospadias: a systematic review

Abstract Local estrogen therapy has been explored as an alternative to conventional testosterone therapy in children requiring urethroplasty for...

The Top Ranked 101 Articles in Pediatric Surgical Journals from an Altmetric Perspective

Introduction In the era of scientific digitalization, online media platforms gain increasing popularity to accomplish research output awareness....

A nomogram for predicting choledochal cyst with perforation

Abstract Background Choledochal cyst with perforation (CC with perforation) rarely occurs, early diagnosis and timely treatment plan are crucial...

Long-term urodynamic findings following colo-, gastro- and ileocystoplasty

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the urodynamic changes in patients who have undergone colocystoplasty (CCP), gastrocystoplasty (GCP) and...

Correction to: Bladder height to width ratio as a surrogate marker for non‑physiological storage pressures in children with spinal dysraphism

Treatment of Hirschsprung's Disease in Germany: Analysis of National Hospital Discharge Data From 2016 to 2022

Hirschsprung's disease (HD) is a rare and complex malformation. The corrective operation is challenging and schedulable. The complete care...

Patient-Reported Experience in Colorectal Disease is Predicted by Cleanliness

Children with colorectal diseases such as anorectal malformations (ARM), Hirschsprung disease (HD), and functional constipation (FC) undergo bowel...

Early Lessons From Implementation of Holistic Review for Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Applicants

Holistic review (HR) considers applicants’ unique identities and experiences rather than focusing on academic metrics. Though several residency...

Laparoscopic peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion with omentopexy—sparing the omentum in children

Abstract Introduction Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis is an important modality of renal replacement therapy in children. Catheter...

Reply to Letter to the Editor by Rauh J, et al.

The advent of laparoscopy represented a paradigm shift in the management of cholelithiais [1]. However progress with management of...

Chronic Granulomatous Disease: A Rare Primary Immunodeficiency Disorder in Pakistan due to Under-diagnosis or Under-prevalence?

As per a study by Khan et al., in 2016, 1 in every 250,000 individuals is affected by Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD), an inherited primary...

MiRNA-192-5p-targeted activated leukocyte cell adhesion molecule improved inflammatory injury of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis

Abstract Background Neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a common gastrointestinal emergency in neonates. MiRNA-192-5p was found associated...

Disparities in insurance status negatively affect patients with infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

Abstract Purpose Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS) is suspected to have worse outcomes when length of illness prior to presentation...

From the Editor-in-Chief

Postoperative pulmonary vascular growth in patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Abstract Background Postoperative pulmonary growth in congenital diaphragmatic hernias (CDH) remains unclear. We investigated postoperative...

Locum Tenens and Pediatric Surgery: A Position Statement and Practice Guidelines From the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA)

The American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) Practice Committee endorsed by the Board of Governors presents a Position Statement on the role...

Megacystis–microcolon–intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome: don’t forget the bladder

Abstract Purpose Megacystis–microcolon–intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome (MMIHS) is a well described clinical condition, but reports are focused...

Minimizing Risks of Appendectomy

We congratulate Doshi and colleagues on a thorough systematic review of the risk of adhesive bowel obstruction after appendectomy [1]. The authors...

Percutaneous Drainage of Pediatric Pulmonary Abscesses: An Effective Therapy

Pulmonary abscess is a complication of lung infection with localized necrosis and purulent cavity formation. Pulmonary abscesses are typically...

Disparities in Healthcare Utilization: An Analysis of Disease Specific and Patient Level Factors in a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Clinic

Our study examines if the disease severity profile of our Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) patient cohort adherent to long-term follow-up...