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Letter to the Editor in reference to the article entitled ‘Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) study: the first report in children to evaluate the oropharyngeal dysphagia after esophageal atresia repair’

An evaluation of the association between radiological parameters and survival outcomes in pediatric patients with hepatoblastoma

Abstract Background We evaluated the survival outcomes following hepatic resection as a treatment modality in pediatric patients with...

Intrauterine exposure to oxidative stress induces caspase-1-dependent enteric nerve cell pyroptosis

Abstract Purpose This study determined whether oxidative stress causes the developmental abnormalities of the enteric nervous system during the...

Laparoscopic versus open repair of congenital duodenal obstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Purpose To assess the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic versus open repair of congenital duodenal obstruction (CDO), we conducted a...

Role of urinary Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL), Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1(MCP-1), and Interleukin-6(IL-6) as biomarkers in pediatric patients with hydronephrosis

Abstract Objectives The decision to surgically intervene in a hydronephrotic kidney in children is based on many debatable guidelines, some...

Tissue adhesive, adhesive tape, and sutures for skin closure of paediatric surgical wounds: prospective randomized clinical trial

Background: Tissue adhesive, adhesive tape, and sutures are used to close surgical incisions. However, it is unclear which produces the best...

Systematic review and meta-analysis of safety and efficacy of early enteral nutrition as an isolated component of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery [ERAS] in children after bowel anastomosis surgery

Background: Postoperative feeding practices are not uniform in children undergoing bowel anastomosis surgery. Primary aim of this review was to...

Intestinal Rehabilitation, Episode 4: Surgical Management, Part 2

We're back with the second part of discussing surgical management with Drs. Michael Helmrath and Paul Wales from Intestinal Rehabilitation Center...

Clinical and radiologic factors associated with adnexal torsion in premenarchal and menarchal children and adolescents

Background: Adnexal torsion is a gynecologic emergency in children and adolescents but remains a challenging diagnosis, with no consistent...

Fundoplication without esophagocrural sutures: Long-term follow-up of a randomized clinical trial

Introduction: We previously conducted a randomized trial that showed a lack of need for esophagocrural (EC) sutures during fundoplication when no...

Construction of a combined random forest and artificial neural network diagnosis model to screening potential biomarker for hepatoblastoma

Abstract Purpose The purpose of our study is to identify potential biomarkers of hepatoblastoma (HB) and further explore the pathogenesis of it....

Primary exploring the value of metagenomic next‐generation sequencing in detecting pathogenic bacteria of cholangitis with biliary atresia after Kasai operation

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the value of metagenomic next‐generation sequencing (mNGS) in detecting pathogenic bacteria of cholangitis for...

The Influence of the Introduction of Biologic Agents on Surgical Intervention in Paediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Objectives: To determine how the use of biological therapy is associated with surgical intervention for paediatric inflammatory bowel disease...

Diagnosis and treatment of benign adipocytic tumors in children

Abstract Purpose To describe demographic, clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of pediatric patients with benign adipocytic tumors...

Revisión de la bibliografía sobre Atresia de Esofago

Ya es de publico conocimiento que dia a dia se publican miles de articulos sobre distintas patologías y que es muy dificil seguirlo.  En este ...

Skipping the cord during laparoscopic percutaneous internal ring suturing in children, is it reasonable?

Abstract Background As a minimally invasive procedure, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in children was introduced. Percutaneous internal ring...

Relationship between the expression levels of CD4+ T cells, IL-6, IL-8 and IL-33 in the liver of biliary atresia and postoperative cholangitis, operative age and early jaundice clearance

Abstract Objective To investigate the expression levels of CD4+ T cells, IL-6, IL-8 and IL-33 in liver tissue of BA, and the relationship with...

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Review: July 2022, PAPS Issue

Here's the July 2022 issue of JPS article highlights. This time we're talking to Dr. Mary Brindle and authors Drs. Erik Skarsgard, Dunya Moghul...

To Err is human, but what happens when surgeons Err?

Background: Physicians involved in adverse events may suffer from second victim syndrome and can experience emotional and physical distress long...

Comparing open and thoracoscopy approach for the treatment of pulmonary sequestration in children

Abstract Background In this article, we are going to report our experience on thoracoscopy approach for pulmonary sequestration in children and...

Comparison of continuous and interrupted suture techniques in pyeloplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Pelvi-ureteric anastomosis is a critical step to ensure good outcome of pyeloplasty. Continuous suturing technique, especially for laparoscopic...

Age disparities in intestinal stem cell quantities: a possible explanation for preterm infant susceptibility to necrotizing enterocolitis

Abstract Purpose Preterm infants are more susceptible to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) than term Queryinfants. This may be due to a relative...

Fetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion for moderate and severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Background: Fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO) is considered to increase survival among fetuses with congenital diaphragmatic hernia...

Intestinal Rehabilitation, Episode 4: Surgical Management, Part 1

We're back with a new topic, discussing surgical management with Drs. Michael Helmrath and Paul Wales from Intestinal Rehabilitation Center at...

Patologías Umbilicales en resumen

¿Te pasa que tienes que repasar algo sobre una patología pero necesitas que sea rapido?   En esta serie de podcast en resumen te traemos la...

The Cross-bar Technique for Pectus Excavatum Repair: A Key Element for Remodeling of the Entire Chest Wall

Introduction: The multiple bar approach was developed to cover broader and heavier teenager/adult chest wall deformities. We designed the...

Parent-Reported Health-Related Quality of Life of Pediatric Burn Patients 5 to 7 Years after Burn Injuries: A Multicenter Study

Background: Pediatric burns significantly impact the short-term health-related quality of life (HRQL) of children. Knowledge regarding the...

Anorectal malformation, urethral duplication, occult spinal dysraphism (ARM-UD-OSD): a challenging uncommon association

Abstract Purpose Urethral duplication (UD) is a rare malformation, which can be associated with other anomalies, like anorectal malformations...

Preoperative spinal angiography decreases risk of spinal ischemia in pediatric posterior thoracic tumor resection

Abstract Purpose Resection of pediatric posterior thoracic tumors (PTTs) can be complicated by Artery of Adamkiewicz (AKA) injury. Post-op spinal...

Laparoscopic approach of pediatric adrenal tumors

Abstract Purpose To analyze the role of laparoscopic surgery for the management of pediatric adrenal tumors (AT). Methods Retrospective analysis...

Venous malformations: what do phleboliths tell us in the pediatric population?

Abstract Purpose Phleboliths are often observed within Venous malformations (VM) and frequently indicated as cause of morbidity. The aim of this...

Prevalence of urachal remnants in children according to age and their anatomic variants

Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to elucidate the prevalence of urachal remnants in children in relation to patient age as well as to...

Axillary ectopic breast tissue in the adolescent

Abstract Aim Ectopic breast tissue (EBT) includes a spectrum of disease that entails other entities based on the presence of glandular tissue,...

Comparison of three risk stratification scores in gastroschisis neonates: gastroschisis prognostic score, gastroschisis risk stratification index and complex gastroschisis

Abstract Purpose The aim of the study was to compare and evaluate the utility of three different risk stratification scores for gastroschisis...

Successful surgical treatment of congenital tracheal stenosis combined with tracheal bronchus and left pulmonary artery sling: a 10-year single-institution experience

Abstract Purpose Radical surgery for congenital tracheal stenosis (CTS) is technically demanding. CTS combined with tracheal bronchus (TB) and...

Virtual curriculum delivery in the COVID-19 era: the pediatric surgery boot camp v2.0

Abstract Purpose We evaluated the impact of a virtual Pediatric Surgery Bootcamp curriculum on resource utilization, learner engagement, knowledge...