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A Study of Safety and Effectiveness of Evicel Fibrin Sealant as an Adjunctive Hemostat in Pediatric Surgery

Introduction Data on the use of fibrin sealants to control intraoperative bleeding in children are scarce. Evicel Fibrin Sealant (Ethicon Inc.,...

Long-term Outcomes Following Thoracoscopic Division of Vascular Rings

We evaluate long-term symptomatic improvement in vascular ring patients who underwent thoracoscopic division at a single quaternary pediatric...

Scientific Output by Latin American Women in Pediatric Surgical Sciences Over the Past 11 Years: A Bibliometric and Visual Analysis

This academic article discusses the historical underrepresentation of female in science, with a focus on Latin America. It highlights the...

Factors Associated With Isolated Fallopian Tube Torsion in Pediatric Patients

Isolated fallopian tube torsion (IFTT) is a rare form of adnexal torsion that is more difficult to diagnose, which may lead to delays in...

Foreign body aspiration in children: our pediatric tertiary care experience

Abstract Purpose Inhalation of a foreign body is a real emergency in pediatric age and requires prompt diagnosis and treatment to reduce...

Does prenatal diagnosis of meconium peritonitis have the better recovery? A single-center over 10 years of experience

Abstract Objective To evaluate whether infants with prenatal diagnosis of meconium peritonitis (MP) have a poorer prognosis. Methods A...

Report of the Annual Meeting of the 2023 AAP Section on Surgery (SoSu)

The Annual Meeting of the AAP Section on Surgery (SoSu) took place on October 20th-24th, 2023, in Washington DC. It was a fantastic meeting with a...

Reply to Letter to the Editor by Kaya C, et al.

We thank Kaya and their colleagues for their interest in our paper. As in our discussion, we acknowledge that our study is significantly limited...

Commentary: How Far We Go for Surgery: Distance to Pediatric Surgical Care in Indiana

We congratulate the authors on their careful investigation of how far children must travel to receive pediatric surgical care within a state that...

Management of Fibrous Hamartoma of Infancy: A Contemporary Series

Fibrous hamartoma of infancy (FHI) is a rare, benign, soft tissue mass that may be locally infiltrative. Primary excision is the mainstay of...

Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction Caused by Crossing Vessels in Infants and Young Children

To analyze the clinical characteristics of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) caused by crossing vessels (CV) in infants and young children.

Infra-areolar subcutaneous mastectomy in the surgical treatment of adolescent gynecomastia

Abstract Background Despite being a common condition in puberty, only 5–10% of pubertal gynecomastia need surgical treatment. Here the authors...

Lack of Association of Pediatric Surgical Patient Outcomes With Increased Disposable Operating Room Supply Costs

There is wide variation in the cost of disposable operating room supplies between surgeons performing the same operation at the same institution....

Central Venous Catheter Consideration in Pediatric Oncology: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis From the American Pediatric Surgical Association Cancer Committee

Tunneled central venous catheters (CVCs) are the cornerstone of modern oncologic practice. Establishing best practices for catheter management in...

Infra-areolar subcutaneous mastectomy in the surgical treatment of adolescent gynecomastia

Abstract Background Despite being a common condition in puberty, only 5–10% of pubertal gynecomastia need surgical treatment. Here the authors...

Obituary: Professor Michael Höllwarth

Reply to Letter to the Editor by Lohmann P, et al

We appreciate the interest and comments from Drs. Lohmann and Garcia-Prats. Improvements in neonatal care has decreased the mortality of the VLBW...

Reply to Letter to the Editor by Gowda S, et al

We would like to thank Drs. Gowda and Fernandes for their comments. Advances in neonatal care have improved the mortality of premature neonates...

Obituary: Professor Michael Höllwarth

A systematic review of Sandifer syndrome in children with severe gastroesophageal reflux

Abstract Purpose Sandifer syndrome (SS), which combines gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and a neurological or psychiatric disorder, is an uncommon...

A systematic review of Sandifer syndrome in children with severe gastroesophageal reflux

Abstract Purpose Sandifer syndrome (SS), which combines gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and a neurological or psychiatric disorder, is an uncommon...

Validating the Modified McGill Thyroid Nodule Score for Assessment of Preoperative Risk of Pediatric Thyroid Malignancy

The McGill Thyroid Nodule Score (MTNS) is a preoperative tool used to predict the risk for well-differentiated thyroid cancer in adults. It was...

Balloon dilatation for congenital esophageal stenosis associated with esophageal atresia

Abstract Purpose Congenital esophageal stenosis (CES) associated with esophageal atresia (EA) is rare, and no standard treatment has been...

Balloon dilatation for congenital esophageal stenosis associated with esophageal atresia

Abstract Purpose Congenital esophageal stenosis (CES) associated with esophageal atresia (EA) is rare, and no standard treatment has been...

Pit excision with fibrin glue closure versus lateralizing flap procedures in the management of pilonidal sinus disease in adolescents: a 14-year cohort study

Abstract Introduction Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) arises in the hair follicles of the gluteal cleft with many cases occurring during...

Development and assessment of a loop ligation simulator for laparoscopic appendectomy

Abstract Objective Loop ligation of the appendix is a challenging surgical skill and well suited to be trained in a simulator. We aimed to develop...

Children with Hirschsprung disease exhibited alterations in host–microbial co-metabolism after pull-through operation

Abstract Purpose This study aims to compare the fecal metabolome in post pull-through HD with and without HAEC patients and healthy young children...

Push-PEG or Pull-PEG: Does the Technique Matter? A Prospective Study Comparing Outcomes After Gastrostomy Placement

Push-PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) with T-fastener fixation (PEG-T) allows one-step insertion of a balloon tube or button, and avoids...

Pit excision with fibrin glue closure versus lateralizing flap procedures in the management of pilonidal sinus disease in adolescents: a 14-year cohort study

Abstract Introduction Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) arises in the hair follicles of the gluteal cleft with many cases occurring during...

Children with Hirschsprung disease exhibited alterations in host–microbial co-metabolism after pull-through operation

Abstract Purpose This study aims to compare the fecal metabolome in post pull-through HD with and without HAEC patients and healthy young children...

Development and assessment of a loop ligation simulator for laparoscopic appendectomy

Abstract Objective Loop ligation of the appendix is a challenging surgical skill and well suited to be trained in a simulator. We aimed to develop...

Long- term outcomes of congenital tracheal stenosis after slide tracheoplasty

Abstract Purpose Long-term outcomes of slide tracheoplasty in patients with congenital tracheal stenosis (CTS) have rarely been reported. This...

The impact of ultrasound on testicular loss in cases of testicular torsion in children

Abstract Purpose Ultrasound as a diagnostic tool in suspicion of testicular torsion is still highly debated. In this investigation, we aimed to...

Letter to editor reg: Chest drains after open pediatric lung resections: not always required

Evaluation of Smooth Muscle Myosin Heavy Chain Isoform Expressions in a Buried Penis

A buried penis (BP) is rare in which the penile body is retracted into the prepubic adipose tissue. This research focuses on differences in smooth...