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Kono-S anastomosis in Crohn’s disease: initial experience in pediatric patients

Abstract Purpose Children diagnosed with Crohn's disease (CD) often undergo ileocecal resection (ICR) during childhood. Anastomotic recurrence is...

Regional lymph node evaluation in pediatric conventional melanoma subtype: a single-center 10-year review

Abstract Purpose To assess the prognostic and therapeutic significance of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) and completion lymph node dissection...

Mesenchymal Stem Cells Attenuates Hirschsprung diseases - Associated Enterocolitis by Reducing M1 Macrophages Infiltration via COX-2 Dependent Mechanism

Hirschsprung disease-associated enterocolitis (HAEC) is a common life-threatening complication of Hirschsprung disease (HSCR). We aimed to...

Comorbidities are not associated with pain symptom or recurrence in patients with pilonidal disease

Abstract Background Comorbidities can potentially impact the presentation or outcome of patients with pilonidal disease (PD) due to poor wound...

Delayed diagnosis in Hirschsprung disease

Abstract Introduction Diagnostic delay in Hirschsprung disease is uncommon. Different definitions have been proposed but that of a diagnosis...

miR-375-3p targets YWHAB to attenuate intestine injury in neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis

Abstract Purpose Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a significant contributor to neonatal mortality. This study aimed to investigate the role of...

Use of pedicled flaps after oncologic resections in pediatric patients

Abstract The aim of this study is to review the indications of pedicled flaps and analyze the results. A observational retrospective study of...

Thirty-eight cases of paraovarian cysts in children and adolescents: a retrospective study

Abstract Purpose Paraovarian cysts in children and adolescents can be challenging to accurately diagnose prior to surgery. Our objective is to...

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Using Outcome-Based Vital Sign Ranges can Enhance the Identification of Major Trauma in Children

Trauma is the leading cause of mortality in children [1]. Challenges remain in developing vital sign ranges for injured children, despite the...

Artificial Intelligence in the Diagnosis and Management of Appendicitis in Pediatric Departments: A Systematic Review

Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is a growing field in medical research that could potentially help in the challenging diagnosis of acute...

Treatment of Anorectal Malformations in German Hospitals: Analysis of National Hospital Discharge Data from 2016 to 2021

Background Anorectal malformations (ARMs) are complex congenital anomalies. The corrective operation is demanding and schedulable. Based on...

Management of Pediatric Patients With Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum: A Retrospective Chart Review

Given the paucity of data on pediatric spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM), management is largely informed by extrapolation from adult studies or...

A closer look to the timing of orchidopexy in undescended testes and adherence to the AWMF-guideline

Abstract Background To lower the risk of testicular malignancies and subfertility, international guidelines recommend orchidopexy for undescended...

Female Fertility Cryopreservation Outcomes in Childhood Cancer: A Systematic Review

As survival rates in childhood cancer progress significantly, health outcomes in adulthood are pivotal to quality of life (QoL). Female patients...

Parents’ experiences of sham feeding their child with esophageal atresia at home while awaiting reconstructive surgery. A qualitative interview study

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to explore parents’ experience of sham feeding their baby born with esophageal atresia at home, waiting for...

Impact of Surgical Timing (Primary, Delayed, or Second Look) on Surgical Morbidity and Outcomes in Malignant Germ Cell Tumor of the Ovary in Children

Malignant ovarian germ cell tumors (MOGCT) are rare in children. Surgery with or without chemotherapy is the primary treatment approach. This...

One-year Results of Minimally Invasive Sutured Fixation of the Slipped Ribs in the Pediatric Population

Costal cartilage resection with or without rib resection is the gold standard surgery for slipping rib syndrome. Minimally invasive restoration of...

Letter to the Editor in Response to: Predictors of Mortality in Very Low Birth Weight Neonates With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

I commend Nes et al. for their comprehensive report on the high mortality of very low birth weight (VLBW) infants with Congenital Diaphragmatic...

Correlation of CT Scan Response to Necrosis and Volume Changes With Histopathology in Children With Wilms' Tumor

Wilms’ tumor is the most common renal tumor in children.

Antenatal Administration of Extracellular Vesicles Derived From Amniotic Fluid Stem Cells Improves Lung Function in Neonatal Rats With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

The severity of pulmonary hypoplasia is a main determinant of outcome for babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Antenatal...

Clinical practice guidelines in the management of pediatric foreign body aspiration and ingestion: a systematic evaluation using the AGREE II instrument

Abstract Purpose Several clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) have been produced to optimize the diagnosis and management of pediatric foreign body...

Letter to the Editor in Response to: Predictors of Mortality in Very Low Birth Weight Neonates with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

We read the article by Nes et al., with great interest as it addresses an important topic in neonatology [1].

Proliferative Effects of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells on Neuroblastoma Cell Lines: Are They Tumor Promoting or Tumor Inhibiting?

Neuroblastoma is a common pediatric malignancy with poor survival for high-risk disease. Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) have innate tumor-homing...

Robotic-assisted Pediatric Thoracic and Abdominal Tumor Resection: An Initial Multi-center Review

Robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery (RA-MIS) for tumor resection is an emerging technology in the pediatric population with significant...

Should Pediatric Surgical Oncologists Receive Training in Vascular Surgery ? A Practice Survey Report From the International Society of Paediatric Surgical Oncology (IPSO)

Is vascular training in paediatric surgical oncology considered desirable ?

Incidence and Risk Factors for Chyle Leaks After Neuroblastic Tumor Resection: A Systematic Review of Published Studies

Chyle leakage/ascites after surgical resection of neuroblastic tumors may delay the start of chemotherapy and worsen prognosis. Previous studies...

Robotic-assisted laparoscopic Malone appendicostomy: a 6-year perspective

Abstract Purpose A robotic-assisted laparoscopic approach to appendicostomy offers the benefits of a minimally invasive approach to patients who...

Clinical Application and Further Development of Augmented Reality Guidance for the Surgical Localization of Pediatric Chest Wall Tumors

Surgical treatment of pediatric chest wall tumors requires accurate surgical planning and tumor localization to achieve radical resections while...

International Society of Paediatric Surgical Oncology (IPSO): A Short History, Developments, and Current Status

The International Society of Paediatric Surgical Oncology (IPSO) was officially inaugurated in 1991 through the creativeness and inspiration of a...

The Use of a High Flow PICC Catheter for Stem Cell and Lymphocyte Apheresis: The Initial Experience of a Pediatric Oncology Center in Brazil

Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT), characterized by high intensity chemotherapy followed by the infusion of HSC previously...

Multi-modal 3-Dimensional Visualization of Pediatric Neuroblastoma: Aiding Surgical Planning Beyond Anatomical Information

Patient-specific 3D models of neuroblastoma and relevant anatomy are useful tools for surgical planning. However, these models do not represent...

Systematic Lymphatic Repair for Reduction of Postoperative Lymphatic Leak Following Neuroblastoma Resection

Gross total resection of neuroblastoma is associated with lymphatic leaks that can delay postoperative resumption of treatment. To prevent...

Factors Associated With Long-term Survival in Children With Bronchial and Lung Carcinoid Tumors

Bronchial carcinoids are rare in children and the treatment is based on tumor behavior in adults. The purpose of this study was to determine...

Ovarian Tissue Collection for Fertility Preservation in Children: The Need for Standardised Surgical Practice Guidance

Chemotherapy, pelvic radiotherapy (including total body irradiation) and novel compounds used to treat children and teenagers with benign or...