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Potential benefits of routine cystoscopy and vaginoscopy prior to reconstructive surgery in patients with an anorectal malformation

Abstract Purpose First, to assess the number of patients with anorectal malformations (ARM) in whom additional urological and/or gynecological...

Rectovaginal Fistulas: Comparative Analysis of Laparoscopic Assisted Pullthrough and Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty

Compare the laparoscopic treatment (LT) and the posterior sagittal anorectoplasty treatment (ST) of the rectovaginal fistulas (RvaF) in a single...

Contemporary Trends in Laparoscopy and Ovarian Sparing Surgery for Ovarian Torsion in the Pediatric Population

Although total oophorectomy (TO) was historically performed in cases of nonviable-appearing ovaries, considerable evidence has demonstrated...

Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery for Renal Stones: Is It a Safe and Effective Option in Preschool Children?

Few studies in the literature describe the Retrograde Intra-Renal Surgery (RIRS) outcome in preschool children. We evaluated the feasibility,...

Long-Term Sensory Function 3 years after Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum with Cryoablation

Minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) with intercostal nerve cryoablation (Cryo) decreases length of hospitalization and opioid...

Laparoscopic Ovarian-Sparing Surgery for the Management of Benign Ovarian Lesions in Pediatric Patients: A Retrospective Analysis

Laparoscopic ovarian-sparing surgery (OSS) is safe and effective management approach for benign ovarian lesions in pediatric patients. This study...

Endoscopic Chemocauterization with Trichloroacetic Acid for Congenital or Recurrent Tracheoesophageal Fistula in Children with Esophageal Atresia: Experience from a Tertiary Center

Recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula (rTEF) is a well-known complication after surgery of EA, occurring in roughly 3–10% of the patients. Recent...

Vacuum-assisted Mini-percutaneous Nephrolithotomy for 2–3-cm Renal Stones: A Comparative Study with Retrograde Intra-renal Surgery

To compare vacuum-assisted percutaneous nephrolithotomy (VAmini-PCNL) with retrograde intra-renal surgery (RIRS) for the treatment of renal stones...

Creation of Three-dimensional Anatomic Models in Pediatric Surgical Patients Using Cross-sectional Imaging: A Demonstration of Low-cost Methods and Applications

Pediatric surgery patients often present with complex congenital anomalies or other conditions requiring deep understanding of their intricate...

Outcomes From a Nurse Practitioner Led Dynamic Compression System Bracing Program for Pectus Carinatum

Dynamic compression system (DCS) is often effective at treating pectus carinatum (PC). However, some patients will fail therapy. This study...

Use of Staged vs. Primary Repair in Thoracoscopic Esophageal Atresia Repair

Morbidity after thoracoscopic primary repair of esophageal atresia (EA) is still high in many centers. We retrospectively assessed the outcomes of...

Report of IPEG 2023 Meeting

The 32nd IPEG Annual Congress was held July 5–8, 2023, in the stunning town of Sorrento, Italy. With several recent annual congresses being...

Bronchoscopic Localization of Tracheoesophageal Fistula in Newborns with Esophageal Atresia: Intubate Above or Below the Fistula?

In neonates with suspected type C esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) who require preoperative intubation, some texts...

A Novel Deformable Self-Assembled Magnetic Anastomosis Ring (DSAMAR) for Esophageal Stenosis Recanalization without Temporary Gastrostomy in Beagle Dogs

To assess the feasibility of a deformable self-assembled magnetic anastomosis ring (DSAMAR) in the treatment of esophageal stenosis in beagle dogs...

Lessons Learned after 176 Patients Treated with a Standardized Procedure of Thoracoscopic Cryoanalgesia during Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum

Intrathoracic intercostal cryoanalgesia (Cryo) during minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) reports have been related to improved...

Targeting GPX4-mediated Ferroptosis Alleviates Liver Steatosis in a Rat Model of Total Parenteral Nutrition

Parenteral nutrition-associated liver disease (PNALD) is a common hepatobiliary complication resulting from long-term parenteral nutrition (PN)...

Surgical Strategies for Neonates with Prenatally Diagnosed Congenital Biliary Dilatation

This study aimed to develop a postnatal treatment strategy for infants with prenatally diagnosed congenital biliary dilatation.

A Comparative Study of Laparoscopic versus Open Management of Index Small Bowel Obstruction in Children

There is limited literature on the optimal approach to treat adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) in children. We sought to compare rates and...

Transcystic Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration for Pediatric Patients with Choledocholithiasis: A Multi-Center Study

Patients with choledocholithiasis are often treated with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) followed by laparoscopic...

No Pathogenic DICER1 Gene Variants in a Cohort Study of 28 Children With Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation

Distinguishing congenital pulmonary airway malformations (CPAMs) from pleuropulmonary blastoma (PPB) can be challenging. Previously diagnosed...

Over Active Bladder Index (OABI): A New Objective Tool Based on Uroflow Parameters for Diagnosis of Overactive Bladder in Children

The aim of this study is to propose an objective uroflow based index for diagnosing over active bladder (OAB).

Case-Based Journal Review: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 2023

It is already public knowledge that thousands of articles on different pathologies are published every day and that it is very difficult to follow...

Replogle Modified Endoscopic Vacuum-Assisted Closure (EVAC) Therapy: A New Strategy to Treat Anastomotic Leakage and Esophageal Perforation

Anastomotic leakage (AL) and esophageal perforation are life-threatening complications following surgery or endoscopic dilations. “Replogle...

The impact of pre-operative cholecystostomy on laparoscopic excision of choledochal cyst in paediatric patients

Abstract Purpose This aim of this study was to identify the pre-operative risk factors for conversion during laparoscopic excision of choledochal...

Risk factors for catheter-related bloodstream infections in patients with intestinal failure undergoing home parenteral nutrition: a single-center study

Abstract Purpose The incidence and risk factors of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) in patients with intestinal failure (IF) have...

Hepatic Infections: Hepatitis, Abscess & Cysts with Dr. Alex Bondoc

In this episode, we will be exploring the types, presentation, diagnosis and management of various hepatic infections with Dr. Alex Bondoc, a...

Creating Educational Videos in Pediatric Surgery: Catering to Our Audience while Remaining Patient-Centric

In today's digital age, pediatric surgeons, as content creators, must adapt to the digital preferences of patients, parents, and other medical...

Risk Factors for Dehiscence of Operative Incisions in Newborns after Laparotomy

Background Surgical wound dehiscence (SWD) in neonates is a life-threatening complication. The aim was to define risk factors of postoperative...

Diagnosis and management of congenital type D esophageal atresia

Abstract This study was performed to describe the current clinical practice and outcomes of type D esophageal atresia. We retrospectively analyzed...

Acute appendicitis in children: is preoperative hyponatremia a predictive factor of perforation/gangrene? A prospective study

Abstract Purpose Distinguishing between perforated/gangrenous from uncomplicated appendicitis in children helps management. We evaluated...

Thickening of the Internal Anal Sphincter: Primary Cause or Secondary Effect of Constipation

Constipation is one of the most common abdominal symptoms in childhood. In many cases, no primary cause is found and the condition may be labelled...

CDK4/6 Inhibition With Lerociclib is a Potential Therapeutic Strategy for the Treatment of Pediatric Sarcomas

Sarcomas are a heterogenous collection of bone and soft tissue tumors. The heterogeneity of these tumors makes it difficult to standardize...

NCCN Guideline Concordance Improves Survival in Pediatric and Young Adult Rectal Cancer

Although management guidelines in adult rectal cancer are widely studied, no consensus guidelines exist for the management of pediatric and young...

Perianal abscesses in specific conditions

Bibliographic Research with ChatGPT may be Misleading: Comment

We would like to comment on the paper entitled “Bibliographic Research with ChatGPT may be misleading: The Problem of Hallucination [1].” The...

Intestinal Rehabilitation Episode 8: Refeeding of an Older Patient

We’re back with a new episode from the intestinal rehabilitation center at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. This time we’re talking about Refeeding...