Functional and Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes into Adulthood for Females Surgically Treated for Anorectal Malformation
Controlled outcomes into adulthood for females with anorectal malformation (ARM) are still scantily studied. The primary aim was to investigate bowel function, bladder function and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in females operated for ARM. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - February 20, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Joshua Gertler, Anna L öf Granström, Jenny Oddsberg, Anna Gunnarsdóttir, Anna Svenningsson, Tomas Wester, Lisa Örtqvist Source Type: research

Living Donor Whole and Partial Liver GRAFTS, Deceased Donor Whole Liver and SPLIT: Outcome Comparison
The objective of this manuscript is to compare the outcomes of PLT performed with each of the available graft options. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - February 18, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Jo ão Seda Neto, Carolina M. Costa, Renata Pugliese, Rodrigo Vincenzi, Marcel R. Benavides, Nathália P.T. Rangel, Caio M. Oliveira, Karina Roda, Debora P. Fernandes, Mário Kondo, Eduardo A. Fonseca Source Type: research

An Electronic Health Record-integrated Web Application Augments a QI-Directed Morbidity & Mortality Conference and Improves Quality of Care
Precis: Using a novel web app to store and access M&M data in real time, we have demonstrated that the implementation of a QI-directed M&M format reduced system failure occurrence over time and improved timely completion of action items developed to address failures. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - February 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Nitin Sajankila, Thomas Javens, Josh Hampl, Courtney Coleman, Jami Murnane, Brian D. Kenney, Gail E. Besner Source Type: research

Chest Wall Dermatitis Patterns Following Thoracoscopic Intercostal Nerve Cryoablation for Surgical Correction of Pectus Excavatum
Intercostal nerve cryoablation (INC) has been shown to reduce postoperative pain and length of stay following surgical correction of pectus excavatum (SCOPE). Some patients have developed chest wall dermatological symptoms after INC that can be mistaken for metal allergy or infection. The purpose of this study is to report the symptoms, severity, incidence, and treatment of post-cryoablation dermatitis. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - February 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: J. Benjamin Pitt, Michela Carter, Suhail Zeineddin, Laurie Sands, Suzanne Kujawa, Amparo Perez, Walter J. Liszewski, Fizan Abdullah, Seth D. Goldstein Source Type: research

Microinjection with nanoparticles to deliver drugs in prenatal lung explants - a pilot study for prenatal therapy in congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO) improves the survival rate in fetuses with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). We hypothesize that prenatal therapies into the trachea during FETO can further improve outcomes. Here, we present an ex vivo microinjection technique with rat lung explants to study prenatal therapy with nanoparticles. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - February 13, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Yuichiro Miyake, Wai Hei Tse, Jia Qi Wang, Daywin Patel, Arzu Ozturk, Atsuyuki Yamataka, Richard Keijzer Source Type: research

The State of Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Surgery: A  Systematic Review
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been recently shown to improve clinical workflows and outcomes - yet its potential in pediatric surgery remains largely unexplored. This systematic review details the use of AI in pediatric surgery. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - February 12, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Mohamed Elahmedi, Riya Sawhney, Elena Guadagno, Fabio Botelho, Dan Poenaru Source Type: research

The State of Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Surgery: A Systematic Review
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been recently shown to improve clinical workflows and outcomes - yet its potential in pediatric surgery remains largely unexplored. This systematic review details the use of AI in pediatric surgery. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - February 12, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Mohamed Elahmedi, Riya Sawhney, Elena Guadagno, Fabio Botelho, Dan Poenaru Source Type: research

Modifiable preoperative risk factors to mitigate postoperative site infection following pediatric gastrostomy
There are limited studies assessing modifiable preoperative risk factors for pediatric laparoscopic gastrostomy tubes (LGT) and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes. We sought to evaluate the effect of demographics and surgical/infectious history on the superficial infection rate following gastrostomy tube (GT) placement. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - February 12, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Shelby R. Sferra, Sara Donnelly, Sandra Kabagambe, Erica M. Fallon Source Type: research

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Announcements of Future Meetings
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Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - February 11, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Letter to the Editor in Response to: Risk Factors for Preoperative Pneumothorax in Neonates with Isolated Left-Sided Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: An International Cohort Study
We read with interest the article by Masahata, et al, (1) that explores the risk factors for preoperative pneumothorax (PTX) in newborns with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). While we commend the authors for their comprehensive analysis of a substantial dataset, we are compelled to underscore certain aspects of their results that must be accounted for while interpreting their findings. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - February 11, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Pablo Lohmann, Caraciolo J. Fernandes Source Type: research

A Single Center's Experience With Spinal Anesthesia for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Surgical Procedures
To perform a single institution review of spinal instead of general anesthesia for pediatric patients undergoing surgical procedures. Spinal success rate, intraoperative complications, and postoperative outcomes including unplanned hospital admission and emergency department visits within seven days are reported. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - February 9, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Grant Heydinger, Catherine Roth, Rachel Kidwell, Joseph D. Tobias, Giorgio Veneziano, Venkata R. Jayanthi, Emmett E. Whitaker, Arlyne K. Thung Source Type: research

Letter to the Editor in Response to: “Recent Advancements in Pectus Surgery: Crane Lifting, Multiple-Bar Approach, Bridge Stabilization, and Sandwich Technique”
I am writing to offer my thoughts on the article titled “Recent Advancements in Pectus Surgery: Crane Lifting, Multiple-Bar Approach, Bridge Stabilization, and Sandwich Technique” recently published in your esteemed journal [1]. The study presented a comprehensive analysis of a novel procedure for pectus excavatum repair, which involves crane-powered entire chest wall remodeling, employing crane lifting, a multiple-bar approach, bridge stabilization, and sandwich techniques. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - February 9, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Ge Xu Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research

A Single Center ’s Experience with Spinal Anesthesia for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Surgical Procedures
To perform a single institution review of spinal instead of general anesthesia for pediatric patients undergoing surgical procedures. Spinal success rate, intraoperative complications, and postoperative outcomes including unplanned hospital admission and emergency department visits within seven days are reported. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - February 9, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Grant Heydinger, Catherine Roth, Rachel Kidwell, Joseph D. Tobias, Giorgio Veneziano, Venkata R. Jayanthi, Emmett E. Whitaker, Arlyne K. Thung Source Type: research

Letter to the Editor in Response to: What Proportion of Children with Complex Oesophageal Atresia Require Oesophageal Lengthening Procedures?
We read with interest Phillips and Jaffray ’s article on success of delayed primary anastomosis (DPA) for complex oesophageal atresia (OA)[1]. While we value the ‘words of caution’ regarding adoption of novel procedures, the manuscript is biased. For debate, one must consider the merits and drawbacks of DPA and traction for challenging cases of OA. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - February 9, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Paul Stephen Cullis, Jimmy Lam, Dipankar Dass, Fraser Munro, Dariusz Patkowski Source Type: research