abstract：BACKGROUND:The management of malrotation in patients with congenital abdominal wall defects has varied among surgeons. We were interested in investigating the risk of midgut volvulus in patients with gastroschisis and omphalocele to help determine if these patients may benefit from undergoing a Ladd procedure. METHODS...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Fawley JA,Abdelhafeez AH,Schultz JA,Ertl A,Cassidy LD,Peter SS,Wagner AJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Every year in the United States, 1.6 to 3.8 million concussions occur secondary to injuries sustained during sports and recreational activities. Major advances have been made in terms of identifying specific clinical profiles following concussion. Nevertheless, there are continued misunderstandings regarding this inju...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Collins MW,Womble MN

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Documenting surgical complications is limited by multiple barriers and is not fostered in the electronic health record. Tracking complications is essential for quality improvement (QI) and required for board certification. Current registry platforms do not facilitate meaningful complication reporting. We develo...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Fisher JC,Kuenzler KA,Tomita SS,Sinha P,Shah P,Ginsburg HB

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Conventional pneumoperitoneum (CP) and automatically maintained pneumoperitoneum using AirSeal Intelligent Flow System (AiFS) were compared during pediatric laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) using intraperitoneal pressure (IPP) and hemodynamic parameters. METHODS:A prospective review of 39 children aged 3-14ye...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Miyano G,Nakamura H,Seo S,Sueyoshi R,Okawada M,Doi T,Koga H,Lane GJ,Yamataka A

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study investigates the diagnostic value of calretinin immunohistochemical staining (CIS) on rectal suction biopsies (RSB) in Hirschsprung's disease (HD). METHODS:A prospective study was conducted at Children's Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from January through December 2015. Patients suspecte...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Tran VQ,Lam KT,Truong DQ,Dang MH,Doan TT,Segers V,Butler MW,Robert A,Goyens P,Steyaert H

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:There is currently no unified view regarding whether liver transplantation or splenectomy should be performed for hypersplenism before liver transplantation in biliary atresia (BA) patients. We herein describe the efficacy of splenectomy before liver transplantation. METHODS:Splenectomy was performe...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Takahashi Y,Matsuura T,Yanagi Y,Yoshimaru K,Taguchi T

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been reported that multifocal and diffuse hepatic hemangiomas are true infantile hemangiomas for which a continuum probably exists. We determined the similarities and fine differences between the two types of hemangioma and identified the multifocal subgroup of type, which needs timely treatment. MAT...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Li K,Wang Z,Liu Y,Yao W,Gong Y,Xiao X

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Our study aimed to compare the efficacy of two endoscopic techniques used for the correction of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR): subureteral transurethral injection (STING) and hydrodistension implantation technique (HIT). METHODS:A systematic review was conducted using MEDLINE, Google scholar, and Cochrane databases ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Yap TL,Chen Y,Nah SA,Ong CC,Jacobsen A,Low Y

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) affects 1 in 3000 live births. Modern management strategies include delayed repair of the diaphragm to permit pre-operative optimization of cardiorespiratory status. We describe a cohort of neonates in whom early emergency operative intervention was required for potentia...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Fox C,Stewart M,King SK,Patel N

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatoblastoma (HB) is a highly malignant primary liver tumor in children. Although liver transplantation (LT) is an effective treatment for unresectable HB with good long-term outcomes, post-transplant survival is mainly affected by recurrence, despite adjuvant chemotherapy. Novel strategies are needed to i...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Uchida H,Fukuda A,Sasaki K,Hirata Y,Shigeta T,Kanazawa H,Nakazawa A,Miyazaki O,Nosaka S,Mali VP,Sakamoto S,Kasahara M

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is an infrequent condition in pediatric patients. Presenting symptoms include chest pain, dysphagia, or vomiting, without initiating event. Patients may undergo esophagram because of concern for esophageal perforation as the source for pneumomediastinum, however, abnorma...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Richer EJ,Sanchez R

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The treatment of venous malformations is difficult because these lesions frequently recur after resection or sclerotherapy. The purpose of this study was to determine whether recanalization of sclerosed venous lumens could be prevented with systemic angiogenic inhibition using bevacizumab or peginterferon alfa-...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Kulungowski AM,Hassanein AH,Foster CC,Greene AK,Fishman SJ

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to report prospective data of pediatric cases that underwent percutaneous tracheostomy (PT) to show that PT is a safe and feasible procedure in children even in small infants. PATIENTS AND METHODS:PT was done in 51 consecutive patients. Demographic data, indications, complications an...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Gollu G,Ates U,Can OS,Kendirli T,Yagmurlu A,Cakmak M,Aktug T,Dindar H,Bingol-Kologlu M

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of a slightly anterior, stenotic anus is a low anorectal malformation. It is a type of rectoperineal fistula. The cardinal symptoms are constipation and straining at stool. Hendren described a technically simple anoplasty for this condition in 1978. Controversy about terminology has led to a lac...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Whyte C,Canty TG,Smith J,Melody K

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children with intractable functional constipation (FC) may eventually require surgery, often guided by motility testing. However, there are no evidence-based guidelines for the surgical management of intractable FC in children. AIM:To assess the diagnostic and surgical approach of pediatric surgeons and ped...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Koppen IJ,Kuizenga-Wessel S,Lu PL,Benninga MA,Di Lorenzo C,Lane VA,Levitt MA,Wood RJ,Yacob D

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Historically, surgical staging practices for pediatric malignant ovarian tumors mirrored adult guidelines. In 2004, the Children's Oncology Group (COG) developed guidelines specific to pediatric patients with ovarian germ cell tumors. We sought to characterize the operative management of pediatric ovarian lesio...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Madenci AL,Levine BS,Laufer MR,Boyd TK,Voss SD,Frazier AL,Weldon CB

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims to evaluate the effect of bladder diverticula (BD) on bladder function using a rabbit model, based on urodynamic findings. METHODS:A total of 32 New Zealand white rabbits were randomly assigned to four groups: (1) sham surgery; (2) a single, 1-cm-diameter BD; (3) a single, large, 3-cm-diamete...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Celebi S,Kuzdan Ö,Özaydın S,Başdaş C,Özaydın İ,Yazıcı M,Sander S

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT) view over- and undertriage rates based on trauma team activation (TTA) criteria as surrogate markers for quality trauma patient care. Undertriage occurs when classifying patients as not needing a TTA when they do. Over-triage occurs when a TTA is...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Escobar MA Jr,Morris CJ

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 21-year-old female underwent a Kasai hepatoportoenterostomy with Roux-en-Y reconstruction for typeIII biliary atresia at age 63 days. At the age of 19 years, she developed cholangitis and CT scan revealed hepatolithiasis. She presented for treatment of the intrahepatic stone and the hepatportoenterostomy was directl...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Yokoyama K,Hatanaka H,Inoue M,Yano T,Numao N,Ushio J,Lefor AK,Tamada K,Yamamoto H

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:There is a predisposition to the development of malignancy in congenital choledochal malformation (CCM) although the degree of risk is unknown. We investigated the role of CA19-9 in bile and the MIB-1 (Ki-67) epithelial proliferation index as markers of an at risk choledochal epithelium at the time of definitiv...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： La Pergola E,Zen Y,Davenport M

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transumbilical laparoscopic-assisted appendectomy (TULA) is a single incision technique that exteriorizes the appendix through the umbilicus. The aim of this study was to compare the surgical outcomes of TULA with SILA in pediatric appendicitis. METHODS:A retrospective review of medical records between Apri...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Boo YJ,Lee Y,Lee JS

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Economic disadvantage may adversely influence the outcomes of infants with gastroschisis (GS). Gastroschisis International (GiT) is a network of seven paediatric surgical centres, spanning two continents, evaluating GS treatment and outcomes. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A 2-year retrospective review of GS infant...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Ford K,Poenaru D,Moulot O,Tavener K,Bradley S,Bankole R,Tshifularo N,Ameh E,Alema N,Borgstein E,Hickey A,Ade-Ajayi N

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present the clinical and histological features of prepubertal testicular tumors (PTTs), the long-term experience of a single institution was reviewed. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 62 prepubertal children who were treated for testicular tumors at Kanagawa Children's Medical Center from 1971 to 2014 were ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Akiyama S,Ito K,Kim WJ,Tanaka Y,Yamazaki Y

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM OF THE STUDY:Management of isolated intestinal perforation (IIP) poses a challenge for the pediatric surgeon. Intestinal resection and primary anastomosis is considered to be as good as the classical approach, namely, intestinal diversion by ileostomy. However, few reports compare primary anastomosis and ileostomy ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： de Haro Jorge I,Prat Ortells J,Albert Cazalla A,Muñoz Fernández E,Castañón García-Alix M

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) is the most common diagnosis requiring surgery in infants. Electrolytes are used as a marker of resuscitation for these patients prior to general anesthesia induction. Often multiple fluid boluses and electrolyte panels are needed, delaying operative intervention. We have ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Dalton BG,Gonzalez KW,Boda SR,Thomas PG,Sherman AK,St Peter SD

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is unclear which substances in meconium are responsible for intestinal damage in gastroschisis. An experimental study was designed to investigate the effects of the lipid or water soluble subfractions of meconium on the intestines of gastroschisis in a chick model. METHODS:Meconium was pooled, homogenate...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Ulusoy O,Karakuş OZ,Ateş O,Hakgüder G,Özer E,Olguner M,Akgür FM

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate detailed changes of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in children before and after laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF) utilizing esophageal combined pH-multichannel intraluminal impedance (pH/MII) measurements. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Thirteen patients with neuro...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Fukahori S,Yagi M,Ishii S,Asagiri K,Saikusa N,Hashizume N,Yoshida M,Masui D,Sakamoto S,Tsuruhisa S,Kurahachi T,Tanaka Y

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Appropriate antimicrobial prophylaxis (PAP) prevents surgical site infections (SSI). The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention to improve adherence to PAP guidelines in pediatric patients. METHODS:A three-phase prospective study with a pre-post design was...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Dimopoulou A,Kourlaba G,Psarris A,Coffin S,Spoulou V,Zaoutis T

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phlebectasia affecting the internal jugular vein is a rare cause of a benign neck swelling in children. They are mostly asymptomatic and therefore managed conservatively. Ligation of the vein and excision is usually avoided owing to the worry of raised intracranial pressure. We report a case of a large right internal ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Sundaram J,Menon P,Thingnum SK,Rao KL

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The treatment of incidentally encountered asymptomatic Meckel diverticulum (MD) is controversial. We evaluated whether the macroscopic appearance correlates with clinical features, histopathological findings, future complications, and management decisions. METHODS:Patients who underwent MD resection at a si...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Gezer HÖ,Temiz A,İnce E,Ezer SS,Hasbay B,Hiçsönmez A

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma is a rare locally aggressive vascular tumor that usually manifests during early childhood. Typically the lesion presents with skin, soft tissue and bone involvement and is characterized histologically by ill-defined nodularity and the presence of spindle cells with resemblance to Kaposi...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Shabtaie SA,Wang B,Owyong M,Ruiz-Mesa C,Corrales-Medina FF,Rojas CP,Infante JC,Neville HL,Perez EA,Sola JE,Hogan AR

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Monocarboxylate transporters (MCTs) are crucial for the maintenance of intracellular pH homeostasis in developing fetal lungs. MCT1/4 is strongly expressed by epithelial airway cells throughout lung branching morphogenesis. Functional inhibition of MCT1/4 in fetal rat lung explants has been shown to ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Takahashi T,Friedmacher F,Zimmer J,Puri P

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We sought to investigate the association between blood transfusions (BT), rates of necrotizing enterocolitis requiring surgical intervention (SNEC), and survival. METHODS:Blood transfusions in premature infants were identified in the Kids' Inpatient Database (2003-2009). Propensity score-matched analysis compa...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Sayari AJ,Tashiro J,Sola JE,Perez EA

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Care of infants with gastroschisis is centralized in Canada and noncentralized in the United States. We conducted an outcomes comparison between the two countries and analyzed the determinants of such outcomes. METHODS:Inpatient mortality and hospital stay of gastroschisis patients from the Canadian Pediatr...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Youssef F,Cheong LH,Emil S,Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network (CAPSNet).

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The objectives of this study were to evaluate mortality rates in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants with surgical necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) by level of available surgical resources and to determine the effect of hospital transfer on mortality. METHODS:Mortality among 4328 VLBW neonates with surgical NE...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Fullerton BS,Sparks EA,Morrow KA,Edwards EM,Soll RF,Jaksic T,Horbar JD,Modi BP

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Flap closure represents an alternative to fascial closure for gastroschisis. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of outcomes comparing these techniques. METHODS:A registered systematic review ( PROSPERO:CRD42015016745) of comparative studies was performed, querying multiple databases without...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Youssef F,Gorgy A,Arbash G,Puligandla PS,Baird RJ

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, concerns have been raised over delays that result from transferring patients to designated trauma centers. This study aimed to assess whether transfer status had an impact on pediatric trauma outcomes. METHODS:Using a local 1996-2014 pediatric trauma database containing 1541 patients, the followin...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Locke T,Rekman J,Brennan M,Nasr A

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Abdominoscrotal hydrocele (ASH) is an uncommon entity. Until now, the recommended treatment has been surgical. There is only one successful case of nonoperative management reported in literature. We report the largest series of children with ASH, and provide evidence in support of an initial nonopera...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Khorasani M,Jamieson DH,Langer K,Murphy JJ

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS OF THE STUDY:Laparoscopic simulation has transformed skills acquisition for many procedures. However, realistic nonbiological simulators for complex reconstructive surgery are rare. Life-like tactile feedback is particularly difficult to reproduce. Technological innovations may contribute novel solutions to these ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Burdall OC,Makin E,Davenport M,Ade-Ajayi N

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to review surgical outcomes after elective placement of peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheters in children with end-stage renal disease. METHODS:Children with PD catheters placed between February 2002 and July 2014 were retrospectively reviewed. Outcomes were catheter life, late (>...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Carpenter JL,Fallon SC,Swartz SJ,Minifee PK,Cass DL,Nuchtern JG,Pimpalwar AP,Brandt ML

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00