Introduction of a Warming Bundle to Reduce Hypothermia in Neonatal Surgical Patients
Hypothermia in the neonatal surgical population has been linked with significant morbidity and mortality. Our goal was to decrease intra and postoperative hypothermia. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - January 30, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Joshua K. Ramjist, Pattamon Sutthatarn, Christine Elliott, Kyong-Soon Lee, Annie Fecteau Source Type: research
Urachal Catheter for Management of Difficult Catheterization in Anorectal Malformations: A Novel Technique
Urinary tract drainage is necessary to facilitate the maneuver in laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty (LAARP). Male patients with Anorectal malformations (ARM) are often encounter difficult catheterization during surgery. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - January 30, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Yidi Chi, Wei Chen, Anxiao Ming, Xianhua Hao, Ruyue Gao, Siqi Li, Shiru Ye, Yan Zhou, Long Li Source Type: research
Prevalence of mental health disorders in individuals with gastrointestinal congenital surgical anomalies: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Studies examining functional outcomes and health-related quality of life for patients with congenital surgical anomalies (CSA) are increasingly common. However, the prevalence of mental health disorders in this population has not been determined. The purpose of this review is to summarize the reported prevalence of mental health disorders in children born with gastrointestinal CSA. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - January 30, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Matthew Urichuk, Anna Zrinyi, Richard Keijzer, Suyin A. Lum Min Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Invited Commentary on ChatGPT: What Every Pediatric Surgeon Should Know About Its Potential Uses and Pitfalls
None. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - January 30, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Danielle S. Walsh Source Type: research
The Aging Surgeon: Planning for Retirement Across All Stages of One's Surgical Career
Most surgeons view their work as their persona: “what and who I am.” What could be more rewarding, or more challenging, than a career in surgery? It is no surprise that many surgeons are reluctant to “walk away” from the satisfaction, the comradery, and the respect accumulated over many years in practice. Over half of the surgeons in prac tice today in the US are older than 55 [1] (one in seven beyond 70 years) [2]. Furthermore, the number of aging physicians and surgeons is increasing over time, having quadrupled over the past 40 years [3]. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - January 29, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Erica M. Carlisle, Baddr A. Shakhsheer, Kenneth W. Gow, Charles E. Bagwell Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Efficacy of bleomycin-lauromacrogol foam in pediatric macrocystic lymphatic malformations with and without intracapsular hemorrhage
Sclerotherapy is purportedly less effective in patients with hemorrhagic than with non-hemorrhagic lymphatic malformations (LMs). We aimed to compare the efficacy of bleomycin-lauromacrogol foam (BLF) sclerotherapy in the treatment of macrocystic LMs with and without intralesional hemorrhage. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - January 29, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Qian Wang, Yi-Xin Wu, Mei-Xian Zhang, Dai-Qiang Song, Bao-Li Su, Sheng-Miao Li, Wang-Yong Shan, Zheng-Ji Liu, Chun-Fen Luo, Lin-Jun Yu Source Type: research
Technical Considerations in Surgical Resection of Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumors
Abdominal metastatic disease is a nearly universal feature of Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor. The presence of this large tumor burden can be dissuasive to surgeons. Aggressive attempts at resection of all of the dozens to hundreds of nodules in the abdomen are often fraught with difficulty. This author has operated on over 200 patients with Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor and offers technical considerations that aid in complete removal of all intraabdominal tumors (sarcomatosis) with an organ sparing approach. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - January 29, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Andrea Hayes Dixon Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
The 54th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
The 54th annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (CAPS) was held at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, from September 28-30th, 2023. The meeting and local arrangements were coordinated by Dr Ahmed Nasr from CHEO with assistance from Dr. Sarah Jones (CAPS Secretary-Treasurer) and Dr. BJ Hancock (CAPS President), who all worked tirelessly to organize an outstanding meeting. Dr. Richard Keijzer, Chair of the Program Committee, along with his committee members, provided an excellent, high quality scientific program consisting of 58 scientific presentations as well as a number of high yield se...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - January 29, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Alana L. Beres Source Type: research
Risk Factors for Preoperative Pneumothorax in Neonates With Isolated Left-Sided Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: An International Cohort Study
We aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with isolated left-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) who developed preoperative pneumothorax and determine its risk factors. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - January 29, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Kazunori Masahata, Kouji Nagata, Keita Terui, Takuya Kondo, Ashley H. Ebanks, Matthew T. Harting, Terry L. Buchmiller, Yasunori Sato, Hiroomi Okuyama, Noriaki Usui, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Study Group Source Type: research
Risk Factors for Infection in Neonates with Intestinal Failure
Neonates with intestinal failure (IF) are at risk for infection due to central venous access, and intestinal surgery. Infection can cause systemic inflammation and sepsis, potentially affecting growth. The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for, and the potential impact of infection to help with preventative strategies. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - January 29, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Dana Wu, Rhonda Van Oerle, Andrea Martinez, Hannah G. Piper Source Type: research
Outcomes after Pectus Excavatum Repair: Center Volume Matters
This study aimed to investigate the outcomes of children undergoing Pectus repair, stratified by hospital surgical volume. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - January 29, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Carlos Theodore Huerta, Michael D. Cobler-Lichter, Royi Lynn, Walter A. Ramsey, Jessica M. Delamater, Daniel M. Alligood, Joshua P. Parreco, Juan E. Sola, Eduardo A. Perez, Chad M. Thorson Source Type: research
Limited English Proficiency Can Negatively Impact Disease/Treatment in Children with Cancer Compared To Those Who Are English Proficient-An Institutional Study
This study aims to define the relationship between LEP and outcomes in a pediatric oncologic population. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - January 29, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Keyonna M. Williams, Danielle Dougherty, Connor Plagens, Nikhil R. Shah, Darrell Tubbs, Peter F. Ehrlich Source Type: research
Can inguinal hernia be a negative consequence of human evolution?
Surgical repair of inguinal hernia remain the most frequently performed procedure in children1. Despite the well-established facts regarding this congenital anomaly, certain aspects remain unresolved, familiar to pediatric surgeons. The statement, endorsed by numerous authors, "The final chapter of inguinal hernia is yet to be written," underscores the existence of unilluminated aspects alongside widely known facts. The incidence of inguinal hernia in term newborns varies from 1-5%, escalating to 30% in premature infants2. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - January 29, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Sinan K ılıç Source Type: research
The Aging Surgeon: Planning for Retirement Across All Stages of One ’s Surgical Career
None (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - January 29, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Erica M. Carlisle, Baddr A. Shakhsheer, Kenneth W. Gow, Charles E. Bagwell Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Increased Elastase and Matrix Metalloproteinase Levels in the Pulmonary Arteries of Infants with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Pulmonary vascular disease (PVD) complicated with pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a leading cause of mortality in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Unfortunately, CDH patients are often resistant to PH therapy. Using the nitrofen CDH rat model, we previously demonstrated that CDH-associated PVD involves an induction of elastase and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activities, increased osteopontin and epidermal growth factor (EGF) levels, and enhanced smooth muscle cell (SMC) proliferation. Here, we aimed to determine whether the levels of the key members of this proteinase-induced pathway are also elevated in the pulmon...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - January 29, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Jui-Hsia Hung, St éphanie Langlois, Meagan Wiebe, Benjamin Wild, Jessica Barré-Dunn, Kyle N. Cowan Source Type: research
