abstract：BACKGROUND:We examine the mechanism of aortic lengthening in a novel rodent model of tissue expander stimulated lengthening of arteries (TESLA). METHODS:A rat model of TESLA was examined with a single stretch stimulus applied at the time of tissue expander insertion with evaluation of the aorta at 2, 4 and 7day time p...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Potanos K,Fullington N,Cauley R,Purcell P,Zurakowski D,Fishman S,Vakili K,Kim HB

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A reliable metric of technical proficiency is indispensable to the training of fellows and residents. The purpose of this study was to determine whether cumulative sum (Cusum) has predictive validity in laparoscopic training. We hypothesized that Cusum would be a better predictor of technical ability in fund...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Hu Y,Warren HL,McMurry TL,Goodrich RN,Choi J,Mahmutovic A,Kim H,Rasmussen SK

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Nuss procedure corrects pectus excavatum by forceful displacement of the sternum with metal bars. Optimal pain management remains a challenge. Mutimodal anesthesia alleviates pain through blockade of multiple nociceptive and inflammatory pain receptors. METHODS:A retrospective chart review of anesthetic...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Singhal NR,Jones J,Semenova J,Williamson A,McCollum K,Tong D,Jerman J,Notrica DM,Nguyen H

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mesenteric lymphatic malformations (MLs) are a heterogeneous group of benign diseases of the lymphatic system that present with cystic dilated lymphatics of the mesentery. MLs are rare and represent less than 5% of all lymphatic malformations. The aims of this study were to analyze the characteristics of MLs...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Kim SH,Kim HY,Lee C,Min HS,Jung SE

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a noninvasive technique for monitoring tissue oxygenation and perfusion. The aim of this study was to evaluate cerebral and splanchnic NIRS changes in CDH operated infants enrolled into the VICI trial and therefore randomized for ventilatory modalities. MATERIALS AND MET...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Conforti A,Giliberti P,Landolfo F,Valfrè L,Columbo C,Mondi V,Capolupo I,Dotta A,Bagolan P

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) is a rare congenital tumor associated with high rates of perinatal mortality and morbidity. This study evaluated the incidence, prenatal detection rate, and early predictors of a complicated outcome following diagnosis of SCT. METHODS:We retrospectively identified all fetuses a...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Hambraeus M,Arnbjörnsson E,Börjesson A,Salvesen K,Hagander L

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Obesity now affects 3%-4% of the pediatric population and contributes to the increase in cardiac mortality in adulthood. Bariatric surgery is the best treatment for weight loss and the obesity-associated comorbidities in adults. We report here our experience of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Schmitt F,Riquin E,Beaumesnil M,Dinomais M,Topart P,Weil D,Malka J,Coutant R,Podevin G,Bouhours-Nouet N

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of the study is to report feasibility and safety of endoscopic esophageal substitution in infants with pure esophageal atresia and wide gap tracheoesophageal fistula with a minimum one year follow-up. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This prospective study was conducted from January 2012 for twenty four consecutive m...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Chowdhary SK,Kandpal DK,Agarwal D,Balan S,Jerath N,Sibal A,Broor SL

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A variety of prosthetic materials are used in the pediatric population for abdominal and chest wall reconstruction. Pediatric experience of non-cross-linked porcine acellular dermal matrix is limited to patients following liver transplantation. We review our outcomes in patients in whom this matrix was used....

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Begum T,Farrelly PJ,Craigie RJ

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We aimed to compare and contrast these main surgical procedures for ARM in terms of structural outcome through pelvic MRI & functional outcome through Kelly's scoring. MATERIAL AND METHOD:A prospective study was conducted from August 2011 to July 2013 including all the cases of ARM managed in single stage...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Gangopadhyay AN,Pandey V,Gupta DK,Sharma SP,Kumar V,Verma A

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We present our experience with CDH patients who required delayed abdominal closure following CDH repair. METHODS:A retrospective review of all CDH repairs from 2004 to 2014 was performed. RESULTS:233 patients underwent CDH repair, of which 21 required delayed abdominal closure defined as the inability to clos...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Laje P,Hedrick HL,Flake AW,Adzick NS,Peranteau WH

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:International studies show increasing incidence of cholelithiasis in childhood and an increasing caseload for the pediatric surgeon. We reviewed pediatric cholecystectomy in all four centers in New Zealand, examining changes in incidence and the demographics of the patient population. METHOD:Coding data were used ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Campbell S,Richardson B,Mishra P,Wong M,Samarakkody U,Beasley S,Pringle K,Morreau P

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to compare the predication accuracy of a newly described postnatally-based clinical prediction model to fetal imaging-based predictors of mortality for infants with CDH. METHODS:We performed a retrospective review of all CDH patients treated at a comprehensive fetal care center fr...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Akinkuotu AC,Cruz SM,Abbas PI,Lee TC,Welty SE,Olutoye OO,Cassady CI,Mehollin-Ray AR,Ruano R,Belfort MA,Cass DL

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Understanding the true nature of the disease provided the basis for appropriate surgery for Hirschsprung's disease some 60 years ago. Nevertheless, surgical outcome remains unsatisfactory. Advances in diagnosis and treatment will depend on the elucidation of the pathogenesis and disease heterogeneity...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Tam PK

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Management of postoperative pain following repair of pectus excavatum has traditionally included thoracic epidural analgesia, narcotics, and benzodiazepines. We hypothesized that the use of intercostal or paravertebral regional blocks could result in decreased inpatient length of stay (LOS). METHODS:We conduct...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Loftus PD,Elder CT,Russell KW,Spanos SP,Barnhart DC,Scaife ER,Skarda DE,Rollins MD,Meyers RL

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) experience a higher risk for complications from gastroesophageal reflux, prompting frequent need for fundoplication. Patients between stage I and II palliation ("interstage") are at particularly high operative risk because of the parallel nature of...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Craig BT,Rellinger EJ,Mettler BA,Watkins S,Donahue BS,Chung DH

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:The purpose of the study was to review our experience in the re-operative management of anastomotic complications (ACs) following primary repair of esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) and to assess the outcomes after reoperation. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed 21 EA pati...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Zhu H,Shen C,Xiao X,Dong K,Zheng S

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:It is generally accepted that there is a risk of hypertension after renal trauma, particularly in high-grade and devascularizing injuries. Hypertension following renal trauma is estimated to occur in five percent of adults, however, the incidence is unknown in the pediatric population. MATERIALS AND METHO...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Fuchs ME,Anderson RE,Myers JB,Wallis MC

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Congenital midureteric strictures (CMUS) are an uncommon cause of obstructive uropathy. There are only a few case reports of laparoscopic management of CMUS. We present our experience with laparoscopic repair of CMUS in 7 children. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The records of all children (n=7, 5 infants) undergoing la...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Chandrasekharam VV

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Minimally invasive bar repair for pectus patients produces substantial pain which dictates the post-operative hospital course. We have data from 2 randomized trials comparing epidural catheter placement to patient controlled analgesia. The purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes of patients who wer...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Dalton BG,Gonzalez KW,Millspaugh DL,Desai AA,Sharp SW,St Peter SD

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:In Japan, surgical repair of a laryngotracheoesophageal cleft (LTEC) typically consists of the anterior approach, with the lateral approach as an alternative. Endoscopic surgery to repair the tracheoesophageal septum has been reported, and this study reviewed our experience treating several cases of ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Fukumoto K,Miyano G,Yamoto M,Nouso H,Miyake H,Kaneshiro M,Nakajima H,Koyama M,Mochizuki K,Shinkai M,Urushihara N

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Functional bowel outcome in patients with anorectal malformation often is poor. For fecal incontinence resulting from sphincter dysfunction, biofeedback (BFB) training appears to be effective. The aim of study was to investigate the bowel function in incontinent children treated for ARM, using a clinical score,...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Caruso AM,Catalano P,Li Voti G,Salerno S,Casuccio A,Di Pace MR,Cimador M

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:The purpose of this study is to describe the prenatal findings and postnatal outcomes of fetuses with axillary lymphatic malformations. METHODS:Retrospective chart review of fetuses with the prenatal diagnosis of isolated axillary lymphatic malformation detected between 2009 and 2013. RESULTS:There...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Olive A,Moldenhauer JS,Laje P,Johnson MP,Coleman BG,Victoria T,Flake AW,Adzick NS

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Congenital paraesophageal hernia (CPEH) is the least common congenital diaphragmatic hernia. We performed an extensive review to further define this entity. METHODS:A retrospective study of children with CPEH (types II-IV hiatal hernias) treated at two children's hospitals over a 25-year period (1988-2013...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Yousef Y,Lemoine C,St-Vil D,Emil S

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Persistent pulmonary hypertension remains a major cause of mortality and morbidity in cases of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Recently, RhoA/Rho-kinase-mediated vasoconstriction has been reported to be important in the pathogenesis of pulmonary hypertension (PH). Several recent reports have described th...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Takayasu H,Masumoto K,Hagiwara K,Sasaki T,Ono K,Jimbo T,Uesugi T,Gotoh C,Urita Y,Shinkai T,Tanaka H

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In this study we aimed to identify the effect of three different modalities (stenting, doxazosin and conservative follow-up) on stone free rates and complication rates for 10-20mm renal pelvic stones in pediatric patients who underwent shock wave lithotripsy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In this study data from 241 ...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Telli O,Gokce MI,Ozturk E,Suer E,Mermerkaya M,Afandiyev F,Ozcan C,Guclu AG,Soygur T,Burgu B

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Our objective was to investigate the feasibility of engineering cartilage on the esophagus layer and outside the esophagus. Moreover, we investigated the feasibility of tracheoplasty with cartilage engineered on the esophagus in rabbits. METHODS:Chondrocytes were isolated from auricular cartilages. 1. Engineer...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Komura M,Komura H,Otani Y,Suzuki K,Satake R,Kodaka T,Terawaki K,Yonekawa H,Ikebukuro K,Hoshi K,Takato T,Tabata Y,Komuro H,Iwanaka T

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present the long-term outcomes of appendicovesicostomy using the Mitrofanoff principle for end-stage Wolfram bladder dysfunction as an alternative to clean intermittent self-catheterization (CIC) per urethra mainly following blindness. METHODS:Twelve Wolfram patients presenting with bilateral hydroureterone...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Mozafarpour S,Kajbafzadeh AM,Mojtahed A,Mojtahed M,Mahboubi H,Shalileh K

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The Bethesda classification for cytology is used to classify thyroid nodules into one of six categories, and for each category there is an implied cancer risk and also recommendation for management. Despite lack of data in children, the American thyroid association promotes the use of the same management guidel...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Norlén O,Charlton A,Sarkis LM,Henwood T,Shun A,Gill AJ,Delbridge L

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Subcutaneous entomophthoromycosis (EM) is an uncommon fungal infection of childhood. This article is intended to draw the attention of pediatric surgeons to the fact that EM can mimic soft-tissue tumor. METHODS:It is a retrospective review of 16 children treated for subcutaneous EM between 2000 and 2013. RESULTS:...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Raveenthiran V,Mangayarkarasi V,Kousalya M,Viswanathan P,Dhanalakshmi M,Anandi V

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Ionizing radiation is used for the insertion of surgically implanted venous access devices (SIVADs) with children at the highest risk of cumulative radiation effects from these procedures. This study examines the radiation dose in a pediatric population during intraoperative radiological screening. METHODS:A r...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Friend J,Lindsey-Temple S,Gollow I,Whan E,Gera P

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to examine the natural history and outcomes of prenatally diagnosed lung masses that appear to undergo complete regression before birth. METHODS:An IRB-approved retrospective review was performed on 100 consecutive fetuses with a congenital lung malformation at a single...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Kunisaki SM,Ehrenberg-Buchner S,Dillman JR,Smith EA,Mychaliska GB,Treadwell MC

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Treatment of pediatric papillary thyroid cancer (p-PTC) often follows adult guidelines, including total thyroidectomy for tumors >1cm. This study examined the association between operation type and overall survival (OS) for tumors >1cm in size in the pediatric population. METHODS:Patients ≤ 21 years of age wit...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Nice T,Pasara S,Goldfarb M,Doski J,Goldin A,Gow KW,Nuchtern JG,Vasudevan SA,Langer M,Beierle EA

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Currently, animal models used for mechanical intestinal lengthening utilize a single lengthening procedure prior to analysis or restoration back into continuity. Here we developed a novel surgical model to examine the feasibility of repeated lengthening of intestinal segments. METHODS:A Roux-en-Y jejunojejunos...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Scott A,Sullins VF,Steinberger D,Rouch JD,Wagner JP,Chiang E,Lee SL,Wu BM,Dunn JC

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heterotopic gastric mucosa (HGM) is a rare, but acknowledged source of gastrointestinal pathology in pediatric patients. Sometimes clinically confused with a Meckel's diverticulum, HGM diagnosis is often made postoperatively by pathology. We present a case of jejunal HGM with a positive technetium pertechnetate scan i...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Davis JS,Hirzel AC,Rodriguez MM,Neville HL,Sola JE

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM OF THE STUDY:Persistent pulmonary hypertension (PH) continues to be a major cause of high mortality in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) is a member of the immunoglobulin protein family. Recently, RAGE has been implicated in mediating pulmonary arterial s...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Hofmann AD,Friedmacher F,Takahashi T,Gosemann JH,Puri P

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Attempts at defining predictors of poor outcome in fetal sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) have been hampered by small patient numbers. We sought to validate the utility of tumor volume to fetal weight ratio (TFR) as a predictor of poor prognosis and to identify other morphological outcome predictors in a mult...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Akinkuotu AC,Coleman A,Shue E,Sheikh F,Hirose S,Lim FY,Olutoye OO

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this study is to examine the scientific program of the Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (CAPS) to determine if the quality of research has improved. METHODS:CAPS abstracts from 2010 to 2013 were reviewed by two independent researchers. Presentation type, study design, and level of...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Flageole H,Kanters DM,Tan CN,Pemberton J

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The likelihood of a lead point as the cause of ileocolic intussusception increases as children get older. This study looks at whether a different management strategy should be employed in older patients. METHODS:7 year multi-institutional retrospective study of intussusception in patients aged <12 years. R...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Banapour P,Sydorak RM,Shaul D

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Serum lactate measurement has a predictive value in adult trauma. To date, there has been no prospective analysis of the predictive value of admission serum lactate in pediatric trauma. METHODS:Admission serum lactate was prospectively measured over a two year period on all children under age 15 yea...

journal_title：Journal of pediatric surgery

authors： Ramanathan R,Parrish DW,Hartwich JE,Haynes JH

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00