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View article: Spontaneous closure of a patent processus vaginalis: a case report
Spontaneous closure of a patent processus vaginalis: a case report Open
View article: Comparison of postoperative outcomes following endoscopic third ventriculostomy or shunt in a propensity score matched pediatric cohort
Comparison of postoperative outcomes following endoscopic third ventriculostomy or shunt in a propensity score matched pediatric cohort Open
View article: Incorporating PROs into an established clinical outcomes registry: Social functioning after transplantation and cellular therapy
Incorporating PROs into an established clinical outcomes registry: Social functioning after transplantation and cellular therapy Open
View article: Comparative Analysis of Indices for Social Determinants of Health in Pediatric Surgical Populations
Comparative Analysis of Indices for Social Determinants of Health in Pediatric Surgical Populations Open
Importance Conclusions vary substantially among studies examining associations between area-based social determinants of health (SDOH) and pediatric health disparities based on the selected patient population and SDOH index. Most national …
View article: A tale of two techniques—thoracoscopic and robotic surgery for congenital lung lesions
A tale of two techniques—thoracoscopic and robotic surgery for congenital lung lesions Open
We read with great interest the retrospective study by Li et al. describing their single center experience with pediatric robotic pulmonary resection (RPR) for congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) and intralobar pulmonary seques…
View article: Pain Control and Opioid Consumption Following Laparoscopic Appendectomy with the Use of Quadratus Lumborum Regional Anesthesia
Pain Control and Opioid Consumption Following Laparoscopic Appendectomy with the Use of Quadratus Lumborum Regional Anesthesia Open
Purpose This study analyzes the implementation of the routine use of quadratus lumborum blocks (QLBs) on postoperative pain and opioid consumption among children undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy compared to those not receiving regional…
View article: Harry M. Vars Award Candidate Abstracts
Harry M. Vars Award Candidate Abstracts Open
Background: Pediatric intestinal failure (IF) often requires central venous catheter (CVC) placement for home parenteral nutrition (PN), with attendant risks for infectious and mechanical complications.Numerous strategies have been attempt…
View article: Postoperative Respiratory Complications in SARS-CoV-2 Positive Pediatric Patients Across 20 United States Hospitals: A Cohort Study
Postoperative Respiratory Complications in SARS-CoV-2 Positive Pediatric Patients Across 20 United States Hospitals: A Cohort Study Open
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View article: A Standardized Diagnostic Pathway for Suspected Appendicitis in Children Reduces Unnecessary Imaging
A Standardized Diagnostic Pathway for Suspected Appendicitis in Children Reduces Unnecessary Imaging Open
Introduction: Ultrasound (US) for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis is often nondiagnostic, and additional imaging is required. A standardized approach may reduce unnecessary imaging. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed all patients who…
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View article: 188 Implementation of a Telemedicine Student Clinic
188 Implementation of a Telemedicine Student Clinic Open
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View article: Sharing strategies for safe delivery of surgical care for children in the COVID-19 Era
Sharing strategies for safe delivery of surgical care for children in the COVID-19 Era Open
View article: Management of intussusception in children: A systematic review
Management of intussusception in children: A systematic review Open
View article: Distilling the Key Elements of Pediatric Appendicitis Clinical Practice Guidelines
Distilling the Key Elements of Pediatric Appendicitis Clinical Practice Guidelines Open
View article: A Complicated Case of Vaccine Refusal
A Complicated Case of Vaccine Refusal Open
Parents in the United States have a legal right to refuse vaccination for their children. There are, however, special circumstances under which the state may compel vaccination against parental wishes. In this Ethics Rounds article, we pre…
View article: Characterization of initial North American pediatric surgical response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Characterization of initial North American pediatric surgical response to the COVID-19 pandemic Open
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View article: SUN-476 Risk of Thyroid Cancer in McCune-Albright Syndrome
SUN-476 Risk of Thyroid Cancer in McCune-Albright Syndrome Open
Background: McCune-Albright syndrome (MAS) is a well described genetic syndrome characterized by café-au-lait spots, polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, and hyperfunctioning endocrinopathies. Hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine manifestation …
View article: MON-920 Pediatric Parathyroid Carcinoma Presenting With Acute Progressive Genu Valgum
MON-920 Pediatric Parathyroid Carcinoma Presenting With Acute Progressive Genu Valgum Open
BACKGROUND: Parathyroid carcinoma (PC) is exceptionally rare in children and its clinical features are poorly understood. Available reports have identified that very high serum calcium and parathyroid hormone levels would be expected in th…
View article: Minimally Invasive Surgery in Neonates with Congenital Anomalies: Experience from the NSQIP-P
Minimally Invasive Surgery in Neonates with Congenital Anomalies: Experience from the NSQIP-P Open
Background: Congenital diaphragmatic hernias (CDH) and tracheoesophageal fistulas (TEF) are managed with minimally invasive surgery (MIS) or open surgery. Little is known about the patient populations and outcomes for those treated by each…
View article: Pediatric Surgeon Perceptions of Participation in External Patient Safety Programs: impact on Patient Safety
Pediatric Surgeon Perceptions of Participation in External Patient Safety Programs: impact on Patient Safety Open
Introduction: Surgeons play a crucial role in preventing harm and contributing to the safety culture of their institutions. External safety data programs are designed to review adverse events and provide performance benchmarks to ameliorat…
View article: Surgical Safety Checklists in Children’s Surgery: Surgeons’ Attitudes and Review of the Literature
Surgical Safety Checklists in Children’s Surgery: Surgeons’ Attitudes and Review of the Literature Open
Introduction: Surgical safety checklists (SSCs) aim to create a safe operating room environment for surgical patients. Provider attitudes toward checklists affect their ability to prevent harm. Pediatric surgeons’ perceptions surrounding S…
View article: Pediatric Gastrostomy Tube Placement: Lessons Learned from High-performing Institutions through Structured Interviews
Pediatric Gastrostomy Tube Placement: Lessons Learned from High-performing Institutions through Structured Interviews Open
Introduction: Gastrostomy tube (GT) placement is one of the most common operations performed in children, and it is plagued by high complication rates. Previous studies have shown variation in readmission and emergency room visit rates acr…
View article: Postoperative intussusception in 10-year-old presenting as decreased intestinal motility
Postoperative intussusception in 10-year-old presenting as decreased intestinal motility Open
View article: Exposure to prenatal consultation during pediatric surgery residency: Implications for training
Exposure to prenatal consultation during pediatric surgery residency: Implications for training Open