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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...

Evaluating Health Literacy in Families of Injured Children: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study at a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center

Low health literacy (HL) has been associated with poor health outcomes in children. Optimal recovery after pediatric injury requires caregiver...

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

Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children After Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion for Severe Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Results From a Multidisciplinary Clinic

We compared early neurodevelopmental morbidity in young children with severe CDH who underwent FETO to those without fetal therapy.

A Pilot Study for Biliary Atresia Diagnosis: Fluorescent Imaging of Indocyanine Green in Stool

Biliary atresia is the most common cause of obstructive jaundice in infants and conventional cholangiography is the current diagnostic gold...

Nephron-Sparing Surgery in Pediatric Renal Tumors Arising From a Horseshoe Kidney: Proposal of a Lacking Definition

Renal tumors account for 7% of pediatric malignancies, with Wilms tumor (WT) or nephroblastoma being the most frequent. WT has been associated...

Reducing Postoperative CT Imaging for Children With Complicated Appendicitis: A Pediatric Surgical Quality Collaborative Quality Improvement Project

Despite widespread initiatives to reduce ionizing radiation for appendicitis diagnosis, computed tomography (CT) scanning postoperatively remains...

The Novel MFG-E8-derived Oligopeptide, MOP3, Improves Outcomes in a Preclinical Murine Model of Neonatal Sepsis

Neonatal sepsis is a devastating inflammatory condition that remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Milk fat globule-EGF-factor VIII...

Letter to the Editor in Response to: Management of Pediatric Patients With Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum: A Retrospective Chart Review

In regard to the article “Management of pediatric patients with spontaneous pneumomediastinum: A retrospective chart review” by Patel et al. [1],...

Pediatric kidney transplantation: is it safe to perform during night-time or day-off?

Abstract Purpose To investigate the impact of after-hours surgery on the outcomes of pediatric kidney transplantation (KT). Methods Medical...

Pediatric kidney transplantation: is it safe to perform during night-time or day-off?

Abstract Purpose To investigate the impact of after-hours surgery on the outcomes of pediatric kidney transplantation (KT). Methods Medical...

Assessing the Impact of Neighborhood and Built Environment on Pediatric Perioperative Care: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Neighborhood and built environment encompass one key area of the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and is frequently assessed using area-level indices.

Pulmonary vasculature development in congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a novel automated quantitative imaging analysis

Abstract Purpose Impaired fetal lung vasculature determines the degree of pulmonary hypertension in the congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)....

Does Delayed Diagnosis of Hirschsprung Disease Impact Post-operative and Functional Outcomes? A Multi-Center Review From the Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium

Hirschsprung Disease (HD) is a rare cause of functional bowel obstruction in children. Patients are typically diagnosed in the neonatal period and...

Pulmonary vasculature development in congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a novel automated quantitative imaging analysis

Abstract Purpose Impaired fetal lung vasculature determines the degree of pulmonary hypertension in the congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)....

Prevention of Parenteral Nutrition-associated Cholestasis Using Reduced Dose Soybean Lipid Emulsion: A Multicenter Randomized Trial

Reducing soybean lipid emulsion (SLE) dose may prevent parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis (PNAC) but effects on growth and...

Evaluation of the protective and therapeutic effects of extra virgin olive oil rich in phenol in experimental model of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis by clinical disease score, ınflammation, apoptosis, and oxidative stress markers

Abstract Background and aim Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) is an inflammation-associated ischemic necrosis of the intestine. To investigate the...

Evaluation of the protective and therapeutic effects of extra virgin olive oil rich in phenol in experimental model of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis by clinical disease score, ınflammation, apoptosis, and oxidative stress markers

Abstract Background and aim Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) is an inflammation-associated ischemic necrosis of the intestine. To investigate the...

Thoracic Musculoskeletal Deformities Following Surgical Treatment of Esophageal Atresia - Thoracoscopic Versus Open Approach: A Retrospective Two Centers Cohort Study

Thoracic musculoskeletal deformities are significant complications following open correction of esophageal atresia (EA) during long-term...

Day to Day Advocacy by Pediatric Health Care Providers

This manuscript highlights the impressive advocacy work that members of the American Academy of Pediatrics have achieved and serves to inspire...

Bridging the Knowledge Gap: A Toolkit on Reproductive Rights for Pediatric Surgeons in the Post-Dobbs Era

The ripple effect of the Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization has impacted physicians and patients across numerous...

The Shared Ovary: A Multidisciplinary Discussion With Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

Pediatric and adolescent ovarian lesions are common and are frequently managed by both pediatric surgeons and pediatric and adolescent...

Skipped Aganglionic Lengthening Transposition (SALT) is highly effective to achieve enteral autonomy in selected patients with intestinal failure secondary to total intestinal aganglionosis

Abstract Background Intestinal Failure, parenteral nutrition (PN) dependence, and subsequent liver disease are the most challenging and...

Skipped Aganglionic Lengthening Transposition (SALT) is highly effective to achieve enteral autonomy in selected patients with intestinal failure secondary to total intestinal aganglionosis

Abstract Background Intestinal Failure, parenteral nutrition (PN) dependence, and subsequent liver disease are the most challenging and...

Discrepancies Between Imaging Reports and Operative Findings in Patients With Cloaca: A Call for Expansion of the Mullerian Anomalies Classification

There is wide variation in the language used to describe Mullerian structures. To standardize terminology, the American Society of Reproductive...

Validation of the Clavien-Madadi Classification for Unexpected Events in Pediatric Surgery: A Collaborative ERNICA Project

The Clavien-Madadi classification is a novel instrument for the assessment and grading of unexpected events in pediatric surgery, based on the...

Current Realities of Wilms Tumor Burden and Therapy in Ghana

Between 2005 and 2014, Ghana's Wilms tumor (WT) 2-year disease-free survival of 44% trailed behind that of high-income countries. This study aimed...

Opioid Prescriptions at Discharge After Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum Are Reduced With Cryoablation

The minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) is associated with significant postoperative pain and opioid use. The objective of this...

Antenatally Detected Choledochal Malformation: What Are We Waiting For?

An increasing proportion of congenital choledochal malformation (CCM) are being detected on antenatal ultrasound. However, the actual timing of...

Updates From the Other Side of the Drape: Recent Advances in Multimodal Pain Management and Opioid Reduction Among Pediatric Surgical Patients

As the management of acute pain for children undergoing surgical procedures as well as recognition of the short and long term risks of exposure to...

Letter to the Editor in Response to: Complete Resection of Necrotic Bowel Improves Survival in NEC

We read with great interest the article by Pardy C et al. entitled “Complete Resection of Necrotic Bowel Improves Survival in NEC Without...

How far We Go For Surgery: Distance to Pediatric Surgical Care in Indiana

Despite increasing numbers of pediatric surgery training programs, access to pediatric surgical care remains limited in non-academic and rural...

Sex-based Disparities in the Management of Pediatric Gonadal Torsion

In 2015, the U.S. News and World Report (USNWR) implemented a quality metric to expedite surgery for testicular torsion (TT), but not ovarian...

PIM Kinase Inhibition Sensitizes Neuroblastoma to Doxorubicin

Chemoresistance contributes to relapse in high-risk neuroblastoma. Cancer cells acquire resistance through multiple mechanisms, including drug...

Opportunity for Reduction of Intensive Care Unit Resource Utilization in Pediatric Blunt Liver and Spleen Injuries: A National Trauma Data Bank Analysis

Guidelines for blunt liver and spleen injury (BLSI) by the Arizona-Texas-Oklahoma-Memphis-Arkansas Consortium (ATOMAC) emphasize hemodynamic...