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The principles of enhanced recovery after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (ERaPEG): a UK tertiary center experience

Abstract Purpose Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways have been shown to improve surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction. The aim of...

Rapunzel syndrome in children: a retrospective review of ten cases combined with literature review in a tertiary referral center

Abstract Purpose Rapunzel syndrome is an uncommon condition in children, and its clinical features remain unclear. This study presents the largest...

Construction of a prognostic model for autophagy in Wilm's tumor

Abstract Background Wilm's tumor (WT) is one of the most common childhood urological tumors, ranking second in the incidence of pediatric...

Is neurodevelopment impaired in Brazilian children with intestinal failure on prolonged parenteral nutrition? A single center study

Abstract Purpose To assess the neurodevelopment outcomes of children younger than 42 months of age with intestinal failure (IF) using prolonged...

Experiences of youth growing up with anorectal malformation or Hirschsprung’s disease: a multicenter qualitative in-depth interview study

Abstract Purpose Patients with anorectal malformation (ARM) and Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) live with long-term impact of these diseases even into...

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

Abstract Objective This study aimed to evaluate the role of receptor-interacting protein kinase-3 (RIPK3) in the diagnosis, estimation of disease...

Pediatric nutritional surgery and its implications: results from a unicentric retrospective analysis

Abstract Purpose Existing guidelines provide weak recommendations on the surgical management of nutritional problems in children. The objective...

Evaluation of the effectiveness of mother milk exosomes in the experimental corrosive esophagitis model

Abstract Purpose We aimed to examine the effectiveness of mother milk exosomes in treating corrosive esophageal burns. Materials and methods 32...

Paediatric testicular torsion in low- and middle-income countries: an OxPLORE scoping study

Abstract Background Literature on paediatric surgical conditions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) remains limited. As a common...

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Review: November 2023

We’re featuring Journal of Pediatric surgery articles to bring you some of the latest news! This week we are discussing 3 articles from November...

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Management of Gastroschisis: Timing of Delivery, Antibiotic Usage, and Closure Considerations (A Systematic Review From the American Pediatric Surgical Association Outcomes & Evidence Based Practice Committee)

No consensus exists for the initial management of infants with gastroschisis.

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

Abstract Introduction Spinal dysraphism is the most frequent cause of neurogenic bladder. Urodynamic study (UDS) is an important component of the...

A Clinical Comparative Study of Thoracoscopic Anatomical Lesion Resection and Lobectomy in the Treatment of Congenital Lung Malformations

To explore the safety and feasibility of HuaXi thoracoscopic anatomical lesion resection (HX-TALR) in the treatment of congenital lung...

Analysis of Social Determinants of Health in the Pediatric General Surgical Population of a Northeastern Urban Health System

Social determinants of health (SDOH) have been identified as factors that influence patient health outcomes. These are well described in adult and...

Utility of White Light Scanning as an Alternative to Computed Tomography to Evaluate Severity of Pectus Excavatum Deformity

Pectus excavatum (PE) severity and surgical candidacy are determined by computed tomography (CT)-delineated Haller Index (HI) and Correction Index...

Risk factors for post-operative portal vein stenosis in pediatric liver transplantation: a single center case-control study

Abstract Purpose The incidence of post-transplant poral vein stenosis (PVS) is higher in pediatric liver transplantation, probably resulting from...

Ernica Clinical Consensus Statements on Total Colonic and Intestinal Aganglionosis

Hirschsprung disease is a congenital intestinal motility disorder characterized by an absence of enteric ganglion cells. Total colonic...

Long-gap esophageal atresia: gastric transposition or esophageal lengthening with delayed primary anastomosis? A systematic review

Abstract Purpose This study aims to evaluate different surgical approaches to long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) with or without tracheoesophageal...

Scoliosis After Resection of Primary Pediatric Chest Wall Tumors

Scoliosis is one of the long-term consequences of surgical resection of pediatric chest wall tumors. This study aimed to identify the risk factors...

European Pediatric Surgeons' Association Survey on Timing of Inguinal Hernia Repair in Premature Infants

Aim This article evaluates the practice patterns of European Pediatric Surgeons' Association (EUPSA) members regarding the timing of inguinal...

Development of a Standardized Process for Transition to Adult Care in a Pediatric Colorectal Surgery Clinic

As pediatric patients with colorectal diseases grow, it is important to address transition to adult practice. We aim to describe our center's...

Patterns and Outcomes in Pediatric Abdominal Tuberculosis: A Single Centre Cohort Study

Abdominal tuberculosis presents in a variety of ways. Different testing modalities must be applied in addition to having a high clinical suspicion...

Proposal for a New Tool for Postoperative Surgical Complications Assessment: The Pediatric Clavien-Dindo Classification (PCDC)

Currently, there is no validated reporting system for postoperative complications in pediatric surgery [1,2]. The Clavien-Dindo classification...

Comparison of postoperative urinary complications in laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty versus posterior sagittal anorectoplasty for anorectal malformation with rectourethral fistula

Abstract Background Long-term urinary outcomes after anorectal malformation (ARM) repair are affected by surgical approach and sacral anomalies....

Laxative Weaning Protocol for Patients With Functional Constipation: A Pilot Study

Children with functional constipation require prolonged laxative administration for proper emptying. Whether these laxatives can be weaned after...

The Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium

The Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC) was established in 2016 as an international consortium of surgeons, scientists,...

Can Anorectal Stenosis be Managed With Dilations Alone? A PCPLC Review

Congenital anorectal stenosis is managed by dilations or operative repair. Recent studies now propose use of dilations as the primary treatment...

The Insertion and Management of Gastrostomies in Children in the United Kingdom – A Survey of Practice

Gastrostomy insertion is one of the most frequently performed procedures by specialist paediatric surgeons. We aimed to determine practice across...

Bladder Management and Continence in Girls With Cloacal Malformation After 3 Years of Age

Multiple factors impact ability to achieve urinary continence in cloacal malformation including common channel (CC) and urethral length and...

Variation in Practice Surrounding Antegrade Colonic Enema Channel Placement

Antegrade colonic enemas (ACE) can be an effective management option for defecation disorders and improve quality of life. Best practice regarding...

Commentary to “Robot‑assisted laparoscopic varicocelectomy in a pediatric population’’

Comment on: Using Artificial Intelligence to Label Free-Text Operative and Ultrasound Reports for Grading Pediatric Appendicitis

I have read with great interest the manuscript titled “Using Artificial Intelligence to Label Free-Text Operative and Ultrasound Reports for...

Current management of surgical neonates: is it optimal or do we need to improve? A national survey of the Italian Society of Neonatology

Abstract Purpose Few guidelines exist for the perioperative management (PM) of neonates with surgical conditions (SC). This study examined the...

A new classification for surgical NEC during exploratory laparotomy: introduction and reproducibility assessment

Abstract Purpose Variability in necrosis patterns and operative techniques in surgical necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) necessitates a standardized...