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Clinical characteristics and influence of postoperative Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis: retrospective study at a tertiary children’s hospital

Abstract Purpose To explore the influence of postoperative Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis (post-HAEC) on long-term outcomes and to identify...

Impact of Colorectal Nurse Specialist supervised parental administration of rectal washouts on Hirschsprung’s disease outcomes: a retrospective review

Abstract Purpose To highlight the utility of Colorectal Nurse Specialist (CNS) supervised parental administration of rectal washouts in the...

Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy on Nephron-Sparing Surgery for Wilms Tumor in Horseshoe Kidney

The recent call for the development of standardized criteria to guide the feasibility of nephron-sparing surgery (NSS) for Wilms tumor (WT) in...

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Review: October 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 October...

Sternal cleft and pectus excavatum: an overlooked congenital association?

Abstract Background Sternal cleft (SC), a rare thoracic malformation, is associated with pectus excavatum (PE) in 2.6–5% of cases. It remains...

Circumferential Esophageal Reconstruction Using a Tissue-engineered Decellularized Tunica Vaginalis Graft in a Rabbit Model

Pediatric surgeons have faced esophageal reconstruction challenges for decades owing to a variety of congenital and acquired conditions. This work...

Who is in Your Waiting Room? Social Determinants of Health and Adverse Childhood Experiences in Pediatric Surgery Clinics

Social determinants of health (SDoH) influence overall health, although little is known about the SDoH for pediatric patients requiring surgical...

Voiding cystourethrography in patients undergoing endoscopic decompression of duplex system ureteroceles: to do or not to do?

Abstract Objective To assess the role of voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) in patients with duplex system ureterocele (DSU) undergoing endoscopic...

Correlation between congenital pelvic floor muscle development assessed by magnetic resonance imaging and postoperative defecation

Abstract Objective Children with congenital anorectal malformation (CAM) experience challenges with defecation. This study aims to assess...

Pediatric Trauma Recidivism: A Statewide Risk Factor Analysis of the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC)

National estimates suggest pediatric trauma recidivism is uncommon but are limited by short follow up and narrow ascertainment. We aimed to...

Corrigendum to “Cervical Collar-Associated Pressure Injury in Pediatric Trauma Patients: A Western Pediatric Surgery Research Consortium Study” [J Pediatr Surg 59 (2024) 326–330]

The authors regret that attribution of authorship for Erin E. Ross was omitted during the editorial and production process. Ms. Ross was a vital...

In Memorium, Professor Michael Höllwarth, 1943–2024

A profound sense of sadness marked the passing of Professor Michael Höllwarth, who died peacefully at home on March 12, 2024, with his partner...

Comparison of ICG-Guided Near-Infrared Fluorescence Imaging and Modified Inflation-Deflation Method in Identifying the Intersegmental Plane During Lung Segmentectomy of Infants

The identification of the intersegmental plane (ISP) is a crucial step in segmentectomy for children with congenital pulmonary airway malformation...

Comparison of the effects of ring block and dorsal penile nerve block on parental satisfaction for circumcision operation in children: randomized controlled trial

Abstract Purpose In children, circumcision is a procedure associated with perioperative pain and parental satisfaction is an important parameter...

(F)utility of preoperative pulmonary function testing in pectus excavatum to assess severity

Abstract Purpose The utility of pulmonary function testing (PFT) in pectus excavatum (PE) has been subject to debate. Although some evidence shows...

Management of complex pediatric and adolescent liver trauma: adult vs pediatric level 1 trauma centers

Abstract Purpose Management of high-grade pediatric and adolescent liver trauma can be complex. Studies suggest that variation exists at adult...

Analysis of gap length as a predictor of surgical outcomes in esophageal atresia with distal fistula: a single center experience

Abstract Purpose Long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) is still a challenge for pediatric surgery. No consensus exists as to what constitutes a long...

Percutaneous core needle biopsy of neuroblastoma in the pediatric population: what have we learned in the last decade

Abstract Introduction Historically, neuroblastoma has been diagnosed by surgical open biopsy (SB). In recent decades, core needle biopsy (CNB) has...

Comparison of two formulations of intravenous lipid emulsions in pediatric intestinal failure

Abstract Purpose The effect of different types of lipid emulsion may guide therapy of patients with intestinal failure (IF) to limit morbidity...

Identifying and Protecting Young Victims of Human Trafficking in Pediatric Surgical Specialties

In the United States, the average entry age into the commercial sex industry is 12–14 years. Human trafficking victims, often lured with...

Disordered Sleep in Adolescents Recovering From Surgery

Sleep is essential for postoperative recovery. Prescription opioid can be associated with disordered sleep. There is little research on sleep...

Assessment of long-term quality of life, bowel and voiding function outcomes in patients with anorectal malformation at a single UK centre

Abstract Aims Assess long-term quality of life (QoL), bowel and voiding function in anorectal malformation (ARM) paediatric patients. Method...

How effective is nephrectomy in curing hypertension in children with unilateral poorly functioning kidney? A systematic review

Abstract Purpose Some children with hypertension (HTN) have unilateral poorly functional kidney (PFK). This provides an opportunity for the...

Ouch, my pouch! a clinician's guide to pouchitis

Publication date: April 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 2Author(s): Vincent P. Anto, Anna E. Ramos, Kevin P. Mollen

Surgery for ulcerative colitis

Publication date: April 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 2Author(s): Brielle Ochoa, Lisa McMahon

Surgical management of pediatric Crohn's disease

Publication date: April 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 2Author(s): Michela Carter, Irene Isabel P Lim

Inflammatory bowel disease – evolving therapeutic approaches to a hidden epidemic

Publication date: April 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 2Author(s): Lisa McMahon, Samir K. Gadepalli

Perianal disease: Updates and controversies in closing the gaps

Publication date: April 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 2Author(s): Samir K. Gadepalli, Jeremy Adler

Complications following ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in pediatric ulcerative colitis

Publication date: April 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 2Author(s): Preston H. Palm, Monique C. Matos, Cristine S. Velazco

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Bilateral Obturator Osteotomy: A Novel Osteotomy for Bladder Exstrophy Closure

Abdominal and pelvic closure remains a challenge during bladder exstrophy initial repair. We aimed to report on the feasibility and results of a...

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Recurrent Crohn's disease

Publication date: April 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 2Author(s): Mahmoud Shehada, Lisa E. McMahon

Medical management of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease

Publication date: April 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 2Author(s): Brad Pasternak

Surgical management of complicated Crohn's disease

Publication date: April 2024Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 2Author(s): Sarah J. Ullrich, Jason S. Frischer