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View article: Artificial intelligence and electronic health records: a narrative review of current applications and challenges in pediatric surgery
Artificial intelligence and electronic health records: a narrative review of current applications and challenges in pediatric surgery Open
Application of artificial intelligence (AI) within electronic health record (EHR) systems is influencing clinical care, research, education, and quality improvement in pediatric surgical practice. In clinical settings, these technologies o…
View article: Imaging insights into pediatric liver masses: A comprehensive minireview for hepatology practice
Imaging insights into pediatric liver masses: A comprehensive minireview for hepatology practice Open
Pediatric liver masses encompass a diverse spectrum of benign and malignant lesions, with distinct patterns based on patient age. Optimal imaging is critical for timely diagnosis, management, and prognosis. This pictorial minireview catego…
View article: Successful colonoscopic-guided balloon dilation of post-anastomotic stricture in infant: a preliminary report from tertiary care hospital Karachi-Pakistan
Successful colonoscopic-guided balloon dilation of post-anastomotic stricture in infant: a preliminary report from tertiary care hospital Karachi-Pakistan Open
Post-anastomotic strictures, particularly those arising from surgical interventions like right hemicolectomy for necrotising enterocolitis (NEC), present a prevalent and challenging issue in the paediatric setting. This report presents an …
View article: Assessment of Knowledge Among Cardiac Nurses Regarding Patient Safety Post-Cardiac Catheterization
Assessment of Knowledge Among Cardiac Nurses Regarding Patient Safety Post-Cardiac Catheterization Open
Background: Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of mortality globally, with cardiac catheterization serving as a critical diagnostic and therapeutic procedure. Despite its widespread use, post-procedural complications can sign…
View article: Common pediatric surgical conditions and associated health-seeking behaviors in Pakistan: An urban and rural comparative assessment
Common pediatric surgical conditions and associated health-seeking behaviors in Pakistan: An urban and rural comparative assessment Open
Approximately five billion people do not have access to necessary surgical treatment globally and up to 85% of children in LMICs are affected with conditions requiring surgical care by the age of 15 years. It is crucial to identify common …
View article: Impact of Consumer Wearables Data on Pediatric Surgery Clinicians’ Management: Multi-Institutional Scenario-Based Usability Study
Impact of Consumer Wearables Data on Pediatric Surgery Clinicians’ Management: Multi-Institutional Scenario-Based Usability Study Open
Background At present, parents lack objective methods to evaluate their child’s postoperative recovery following discharge from the hospital. As a result, clinicians are dependent upon a parent’s subjective assessment of the child’s health…
View article: Common pediatric surgical conditions and associated health-seeking behaviors in Pakistan: an urban and rural comparative assessment
Common pediatric surgical conditions and associated health-seeking behaviors in Pakistan: an urban and rural comparative assessment Open
Approximately five billion people do not have access to necessary surgical treatment globally and up to 85% of children in LMICs are affected with conditions requiring surgical care by the age of 15 years. It is crucial to identify common …
View article: Surgery in the Digital Era: Traversing Advancements, Challenges and Future Frontiers
Surgery in the Digital Era: Traversing Advancements, Challenges and Future Frontiers Open
In the ever-evolving world of modern healthcare, the incorporation of cutting-edge technologies has ushered surgical treatments into a new era.r This editorial digs into the disruptive influence of technical breakthroughs, specifically the…
View article: Transforming surgical landscapes: obstacles in the integration of robotic surgery in Pakistan -is cost the only limiting factor?
Transforming surgical landscapes: obstacles in the integration of robotic surgery in Pakistan -is cost the only limiting factor? Open
The advantages of Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) over laparoscopic surgery encompass enhanced precision, improved ergonomics, shorter learning curves, versatility in complex procedures, and the potential for remote surgery. These benefits …
View article: Effect of Early vs Late Inguinal Hernia Repair on Serious Adverse Event Rates in Preterm Infants
Effect of Early vs Late Inguinal Hernia Repair on Serious Adverse Event Rates in Preterm Infants Open
Importance Inguinal hernia repair in preterm infants is common and is associated with considerable morbidity. Whether the inguinal hernia should be repaired prior to or after discharge from the neonatal intensive care unit is controversial…
View article: Impact of Consumer Wearables Data on Pediatric Surgery Clinicians’ Management: Multi-Institutional Scenario-Based Usability Study (Preprint)
Impact of Consumer Wearables Data on Pediatric Surgery Clinicians’ Management: Multi-Institutional Scenario-Based Usability Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND At present, parents lack objective methods to evaluate their child’s postoperative recovery following discharge from the hospital. As a result, clinicians are dependent upon a parent’s subjective assessment of the child’s healt…
View article: The unnecessary workups and admissions of adolescents and young adults with spontaneous pneumomediastinum
The unnecessary workups and admissions of adolescents and young adults with spontaneous pneumomediastinum Open
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is a rare condition in children and young adults that raises concern for esophageal perforation or extension of an air leak, resulting in admissions with multiple interventions performed. To assess our o…
View article: Consumer wearables data impact pediatric surgery clinicians’ remote management
Consumer wearables data impact pediatric surgery clinicians’ remote management Open
Purpose Integration of consumer wearables data has the potential to inform clinicians’ remote assessment of postoperative patients. This multi-institutional study evaluated the impact of adding objective recovery data from consumer wearabl…
View article: GENERAL ANESTHESIA IN A PATIENT WITH CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH DISEASE
GENERAL ANESTHESIA IN A PATIENT WITH CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH DISEASE Open
General anesthesia organization in patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Sickness (CMTD) presents novel moves and contemplations because of the hidden neuromuscular and fringe sensory system association. The main objective of the case report i…
View article: Pediatric Cervical Spine Injury Following Blunt Trauma in Children Younger Than 3 Years
Pediatric Cervical Spine Injury Following Blunt Trauma in Children Younger Than 3 Years Open
Importance There is variability in practice and imaging usage to diagnose cervical spine injury (CSI) following blunt trauma in pediatric patients. Objective To develop a prediction model to guide imaging usage and to identify trends in im…
View article: Pediatric Organ Donation and Transplantation: Across the Care Continuum
Pediatric Organ Donation and Transplantation: Across the Care Continuum Open
This policy statement aims to enhance comfort and increase knowledge of pediatric organ donation and transplantation to the general pediatric community, specifically focusing on the pediatric health care professional and the medical home. …
View article: Short-term outcomes of thoracoscopic versus open lobectomy for congenital lung malformations
Short-term outcomes of thoracoscopic versus open lobectomy for congenital lung malformations Open
Purpose Thoracoscopic and open approaches for the management of congenital lung malformations (CLM) has been debated. The aim of this study is to compare 30-day outcomes for non-emergent lobectomies in children. Methods The National Surgic…
View article: Assessment of pediatric surgical needs, health-seeking behaviors, and health systems in a rural district of Pakistan
Assessment of pediatric surgical needs, health-seeking behaviors, and health systems in a rural district of Pakistan Open
Surgical conditions are responsible for up to 15% of total Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALY) lost globally. Approximately 4.8 billion people have no access to surgical care and this studies aim is to assess the surgical disease burden …
View article: Assessment of pediatric surgical needs, health seeking behaviors and health systems in the rural district of Tando Mohammad Khan Sindh, Pakistan
Assessment of pediatric surgical needs, health seeking behaviors and health systems in the rural district of Tando Mohammad Khan Sindh, Pakistan Open
Background Surgical conditions are responsible for up to 15% of total DALY lost globally. Worldwide estimates have found that approximately 4.8 billion people have no access to surgical care. Within South Asia, greater than 95% of the popu…
View article: To Wrap or Not? Utility of Anti-reflux Procedure in Infants Needing Gastrostomy Tubes
To Wrap or Not? Utility of Anti-reflux Procedure in Infants Needing Gastrostomy Tubes Open
Purpose Gastrostomy tube (GT) insertion is commonly performed in children with failure to thrive. Pediatric patients' frequently have gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and discerning pathological GER can be challenging. Moreover, there is some…
View article: Analysis of Outcomes in Adolescents and Young Adults With Pilonidal Disease
Analysis of Outcomes in Adolescents and Young Adults With Pilonidal Disease Open
Purpose: Numerous definitive surgical techniques exist for the treatment of pilonidal disease with varied recurrence rates and wound complications. Due to the wide array of techniques and lack of consensus on the best approach, we proposed…
View article: Terminated Interventional Trials in the Clinical Trial Registry of India Database: An Analysis to Evaluate the Reasons for Termination
Terminated Interventional Trials in the Clinical Trial Registry of India Database: An Analysis to Evaluate the Reasons for Termination Open
Siddhartha Dutta,1 Rimplejeet Kaur,2 Mainul Haque,3 Pankaj Bhardwaj,4 Deepak Saxena,5 Nor Azlina A Rahman,6 Halyna Lugova,7 Dilshad Jahan,8 Salequl Islam,9 Tajkera Sultana Chowdhury,10 Jaykaran Charan1 1Department of Pharmacology, All Indi…
View article: Importance of endoscopy during permanent gastric stimulator placement
Importance of endoscopy during permanent gastric stimulator placement Open
Gastric electrical stimulation (GES) is an accepted form of therapy for gastroparesis and is considered for compassionate therapy in patients with refractory nausea and vomiting.1Camilleri M. Parkman H.P. Shafi M.A. et al.for the American …
View article: Laparoscopic Repair of Congenital Lumbar Hernia in a 4 Week Old Infant
Laparoscopic Repair of Congenital Lumbar Hernia in a 4 Week Old Infant Open
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View article: Gabapentin Improves Oral Feeding in Neurologically Intact Infants With Abdominal Disorders
Gabapentin Improves Oral Feeding in Neurologically Intact Infants With Abdominal Disorders Open
Feeding intolerance, poor oral feeding skills, and retching are common symptoms seen in medically complex infants with a history of abdominal disorders and surgical interventions, such as gastrostomy tube placement and Nissen fundoplicatio…