abstract：BACKGROUND:Donors with low-body-weight were previously reported to be related to inferior recipient outcomes in pediatric liver transplantation. However, the scarce availability of age and size-matched organs has encouraged us to re-evaluate the feasibility and safety of using low-body-weight donors. METHODS:We retros...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Song Z,Ma N,Dong C,Sun C,Meng X,Zhang W,Wang K,Wu B,Li S,Qin H,Han C,Li H,Gao W,Shen Z

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to investigate our institution's experience with pediatric firearm events. We sought to determine the relationship between a community's level of socioeconomic distress and the incidence of youth gun violence. METHODS:We performed a retrospective review of children <18 years in...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Tracy BM,Smith RN,Miller K,Clayton E,Bailey K,Gerrin C,Eversley-Kelso T,Carney D,MacNew H

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:No consensus exists among surgeons regarding the optimal treatment of complicated acute appendicitis in children (CAA). Existing studies present heterogeneity of data and only few studies analyzed free perforated appendicitis (FPA) separately from appendicular abscess (AAb) and appendicular phlegmon (AP). M...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Fugazzola P,Coccolini F,Tomasoni M,Stella M,Ansaloni L

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In female infants undergoing herniorrhaphy, there is a reported incidence of 15%-20% of prolapsed adnexal structures. Our primary aim is to confirm the incidence of adnexal tissue in hernia sacs at the time of repair and to further delineate the clinical characteristics of this population at a major pediatri...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Zeng K,Murphy J,Wilson EE

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Synoptic, or standardized, reporting of surgery and pathology reports has been widely adopted in surgical oncology. Patients with Hirschsprung disease may experience morbidity related to surgical factors or underlying pathology and often undergo multiple operations. Our aim is to improve the postoper...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Veras LV,Arnold M,Avansino JR,Bove K,Cowles RA,Durham MM,Goldstein AM,Krishnan C,Langer JC,Levitt M,Monforte-Munoz H,Rabah R,Reyes-Mugica M,Rollins MD 2nd,Kapur RP,Gosain A,American Pediatric Surgical Association Hirschsp

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Payers have established unplanned returns as quality measures tied to reimbursement. We sought to identify patient characteristics and surgical factors associated with unplanned returns and postoperative complications following intraabdominal pediatric urologic procedures. Only one study has emergenc...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Wallace A,Rodriguez MV,Gundeti MS

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Urinary tract function in children with Hirschsprung disease (HD) is rarely considered. AIM:to evaluate the prevalence of urinary tract anomalies and dysfunction in children with HD compared to controls. METHODS:This was an observational cross sectional case-control study. Children with HD who unde...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Granéli C,Marschall Sima H,Börjesson A,Hagelsteen K,Arnbjörnsson E,Stenström P

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:"Early on-ECMO" repair of CDH entails repair within 48-72 h of cannulation in an effort to optimize pulmonary physiology, shorten ECMO duration, and, ultimately, improve survival. This study evaluated the effect of early on-ECMO repair as compared to leaving patients unrepaired during ECMO. METHODS:The CDH Stu...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Glenn IC,Abdulhai S,Lally PA,Schlager A,Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Study Group.

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreatic islet cell tumors are rare in adolescents, and most studies published to date focus on older patients. We utilized a national database to describe the histology and clinical pattern of pancreatic islet cell tumors in adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients, and to compare AYAs to older adults. W...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Waters AM,Maizlin II,Russell RT,Dellinger M,Gow KW,Goldin A,Goldfarb M,Nuchtern JG,Langer M,Vasudevan SA,Doski JJ,Raval M,Beierle EA

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This investigation aims to assess the variability in practice patterns regarding management of children with cryptorchidism (UDT) among pediatric urologists (U) and pediatric surgeons (S) practicing in Canada. METHODS:All active members of Pediatric Urologists of Canada (PUC) and Canadian Association of Ped...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Kim JK,Chua M,Braga L,Langer JC,Hancock BJ,Lorenzo AJ,Bagli D,Farhat WA,Koyle MA

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Malrotation with midgut volvulus is a time-sensitive pediatric surgical disease that requires emergent operative exploration to avoid bowel loss; however, it also requires specialized pediatric care. The purpose of this study was to identify disparities in bowel resection in children who underwent emergency s...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Polites SF,Lautz TB,Jenkins TM,Dasgupta R

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Open Ladd's procedure is the gold standard for the correction of intestinal malrotation and laparoscopic approach remains controversial. This study aimed to evaluate our experience in laparoscopic management of malrotation. METHODS:Single center retrospective study including patients who underwent a laparos...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Arnaud AP,Suply E,Eaton S,Blackburn SC,Giuliani S,Curry JI,Cross KM,De Coppi P

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aimed to analyze the change of death/liver transplantation hazard and biochemical indexes over time after Kasai procedure (KP) based on a retrospective biliary atresia (BA) cohort, and to evaluate the predictive value of early jaundice clearance rate to 5-year native liver survival (NLS). METHODS:A ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Wang Z,Chen Y,Peng C,Pang W,Zhang T,Wu D,Shen Q,Li M

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The impact of perioperative care interventions on postreconstructive complications and short-term colorectal outcome in patients with anorectal malformation (ARM) type rectovestibular fistula is unknown. METHODS:An ARM-Net consortium multicenter retrospective cohort study was performed including 165 patient...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： van der Steeg HJJ,van Rooij IALM,Iacobelli BD,Sloots CEJ,Leva E,Broens P,Fascetti Leon F,Makedonsky I,Schmiedeke E,García Vázquez A,Midrio P,Lisi G,Amerstorfer E,Miserez M,Fanjul M,Ludwiczek J,Stenström P,Giuliani S,v

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to determine risk factors and long-term outcomes in patients with esophageal atresia +/-tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) with vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) owing to recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury. METHOD:A retrospective chart review was performed for EA/TEF patients re...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Fung SW,Lapidus-Krol E,Chiang M,Fallon EM,Haliburton B,Propst EJ,Chiu PP

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Megacystis-microcolon-hypoperistalsis syndrome (MMIHS) also called Berdon's Syndrome, is a smooth muscle myopathy that results in an enlarged bladder, microcolon, and small bowel hypoperistalsis. In our series of six patients with this disorder, all had disordered swallowing. Therefore, we prospectively char...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Kocoshis SA,Goldschmidt ML,Nathan JD,El-Chammas KI,Bondoc AJ,Tiao GM,Alonso MH,Ubesie AC,Cole CR,Kaul A

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) results in significant morbidity and mortality in pediatric trauma victims. The objective of this study was to determine risk factors and outcomes specifically related to pediatric trauma-associated ARDS (PT-ARDS). METHODS:A retrospective cohort (2007-2014)...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： de Roulet A,Burke RV,Lim J,Papillon S,Bliss DW,Ford HR,Upperman JS,Inaba K,Jensen AR

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To perform the largest review of the safety and clinical management practices of histrelin implantation in children. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study was performed including all patients (age ≤ 20) that underwent histrelin implant insertion, replacement, or removal by a single surgeon at a large pediatric ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Swendiman RA,Vogiatzi MG,Alter CA,Nance ML

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Umbilical mesenchymal stem cells (USC) have been shown to reduce illness in animal models of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), possibly through the paracrine release of hydrogen sulfide (H2S). We hypothesized that animals treated with USCs with inhibited H2S synthesis would exhibit more severe disease. MET...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Drucker NA,Te Winkel JP,Shelley WC,Olson KR,Markel TA

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Meconium plug syndrome (MPS) is associated with Hirschsprung disease (HD) in 13-38% of cases. This study sought to assess institutional variation in utilization of rectal biopsy in children with MPS and the likelihood of diagnosing HD in this population. METHODS:Patients with MPS on contrast enema in the fi...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Buonpane C,Lautz TB,Hu YY

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) has been a long-recognized complication of prematurity, but there is a paucity of studies on term infants. We sought to characterize the clinical presentation and outcomes of full term (FT) infants with NEC and compare these to our experience with preterm (PT) neonates. MET...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Overman RE Jr,Criss CN,Gadepalli SK

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of the study was to determine the accuracy of acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) ultrasound elastography in assessing the degree of liver disease in children with short bowel syndrome (SBS). METHODS:A prospective observational cohort study of patients with SBS who underwent a liver biopsy and ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Lawrence AE,Dienhart M,Cooper JN,Lodwick D,Lopez JJ,Fung B,Smith S,Warren P,Mezoff E,Balint J,Minneci PC

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sclerotherapy is a commonly utilized treatment for rectal prolapse in children. This study systematically evaluates the effectiveness and complications of various sclerosing agents in treating pediatric rectal prolapse. METHODS:After protocol registration (CRD-42018088980), multiple databases were searched....

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Hintz GC,Zou VZ,Baird R

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:An interdisciplinary obesity management program was established in 2007 at our quaternary hospital, including bariatric surgery for selected adolescent patients. We report the evolution of surgical management within the program and outcomes following bariatric surgery. METHODS:This was a retrospective review o...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Akinkuotu AC,Hamilton JK,Birken C,Toulany A,Strom M,Noseworthy R,Hagen J,Dettmer E,Langer JC

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The serial transverse enteroplasty (STEP) tapers and lengthens the gut to improve adaptation. Mortality has decreased with multidisciplinary intestinal rehabilitation programs (IRP) allowing more time to reach adaptive potential. We reviewed our STEP experience to compare surgical outcomes between early and lat...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Fitzgerald K,Muto M,Belza C,De Silva N,Avitzur Y,Wales PW

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:The purpose of the study was to determine variables associated with attending postoperative clinic follow-up (POFU) in pediatric surgical patients, predictors of clinical value, and visit cost estimates. METHODS:POFU patterns of children undergoing eight common pediatric surgical procedures over one...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Gimon T,Almosallam O,Lopushinsky S,Eccles R,Brindle M,Yanchar NL

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We sought to compare the presentation, management, and outcomes in gastric adenocarcinoma cancer for pediatric and adult patients. METHODS:Using the 2004 to 2014 National Cancer Database (NCDB), patients ≤21 years (pediatric) were retrospectively compared to >21 years (adult). Chi-squared tests were used to co...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Tessler RA,Dellinger M,Richards MK,Goldin AB,Beierle EA,Doski JJ,Goldfarb M,Langer M,Nuchtern JG,Raval MV,Vasudevan S,Gow KW

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the absence of robust data from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), most disease burden estimates and related resource allocation choices are based on historic Northern demographics. We hypothesize that significant discrepancies exist between directly reported LMIC data and surrogate high-income cou...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Toobaie A,Yousef Y,Balvardi S,St-Louis E,Baird R,Guadagno E,Poenaru D

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) committees send monthly email blasts to members with links to peer-reviewed publications. This study assesses the utilization of this service. METHODS:Email-opening and click-through rates were analyzed from 5/2012 to 4/2017 and compared to APSA and industry stand...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Ayub SS,Islam S,Downard CD,Goldin AB,Powell DM,Taylor JA

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This meta-analysis seeks to discern the optimal management strategy in neonatal testicular torsion (NTT). METHODS:Reviewed all English-language articles published between 2005 and 2015 in Medline/Pubmed that had a defined diagnosis of NTT within the first thirty days of life, and discussed specific surgical ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Monteilh C,Calixte R,Burjonrappa S

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clear cell sarcoma of the kidney (CCSK) is a rare and aggressive malignant renal tumor. We describe our experience with neoadjuvant transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) and systematic chemotherapy for the treatment of advanced CCSK in children. METHODS:Between January 2010 and December 2016, seve...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Wang JH,Li MJ,Tang DX,Xu S,Mao JQ,Cai JB,He M,Shu Q,Lai C

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews of the current evidence-based treatment standards for children with Wilms tumor. In this article, a summary of recently completed clinical trials by the Children's Oncology Group is provided, the current diagnostic evaluation and surgical standards are discussed, and the surgical impact on current...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Aldrink JH,Heaton TE,Dasgupta R,Lautz TB,Malek MM,Abdessalam SF,Weil BR,Rhee DS,Baertschiger R,Ehrlich PF,American Pediatric Surgical Association Cancer Committee.

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE:Telemedicine is an emerging strategy for healthcare delivery that has the potential to expand access, optimize efficiency, minimize cost, and enhance patient satisfaction. OBJECTIVE:To review the current spectrum, potential strategies, and implementation process of telemedicine in pediatric surgery. DESIGN...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Harting MT,Wheeler A,Ponsky T,Nwomeh B,Snyder CL,Bruns NE,Lesher A,Pandya S,Dickie B,Shah SR,APSA Informatics and Telemedicine Committee.

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Buried Bumper (BB) is a complication of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) that leads to tube dysfunction and major morbidity. Although many techniques have been described to manage BB, none are universally adopted, and laparotomy remains the mainstay. We introduce a novel endoscopic technique in paediatric ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Goneidy A,Malakounides G,Aslam A

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Firearm injuries are now the third leading cause of death in children. Understanding the circumstances surrounding pediatric firearm injuries will allow for targeted injury prevention efforts. We hypothesized that younger children are more likely to be victims of unintentional firearm injury. METHODS:A mult...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Barry WE,Barin E,McLaughlin CM,Strumwasser A,Shekherdimian S,Arbogast H,Upperman JS,Jensen AR

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:We initiated a pediatric surgical program including a caregiver for the induction of anesthesia. We measured preoperative midazolam administration, preoperative time, induction time, and program satisfaction. METHODS:Families with children undergoing surgery during the study period were included. Pr...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Luehmann NC,Staubach ME,Akay B,Collier PJ,Han RE,Riggs TW,Novotny NM

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We sought to evaluate value impact of transition from an adult trauma center treating children (ATC) to a verified pediatric trauma center (PTC) in children with blunt splenic injury (BSI). METHODS:Children with BSI from FY 2005 to FY 2017 were extracted from the hospital trauma registry. February 2009 disting...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Alexander M,Zaghal A,Wetjen K,Shelton J,Shilyansky J

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Inguinal hernia repair and orchidopexy are among the most common operations in boys. The impact on future fertility has not been conclusively defined. This study evaluates sperm quality after previous inguinal surgery. METHODS:Spermiograms of men with a desire to conceive children were analyzed. His...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Silber S,Becker VM,Seufert R,Muensterer OJ

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric surgeons brought forth non-operative treatment for children with blunt spleen injury more than 50 years ago. At the time, this proposal was deemed reckless by many adult surgeons, and debate ensued for decades. Despite criticisms, pediatric surgeons refined the clinical pathways for children with spleen inju...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Stylianos S

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine postsurgical outcomes of a consecutive series of children treated with elective operations for congenital lung malformations (CLM). METHODS:A retrospective review was performed on a prospectively collected dataset of all fetuses evaluated for a CLM between July 2001 and June 2016. Prenatal findings,...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Style CC,Cass DL,Verla MA,Cruz SM,Lau PE,Lee TC,Fernandes CJ,Keswani SG,Olutoye OO

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00