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981 A multicenter evaluation of the role of mechanical bowel preparation in pediatric colostomy takedown Journal of Pediatric Surgery, January 20, 2012
982 Effect of Pediatric Bilateral Cochlear Implantation on Language Development Full Text JAMA Pediatrics, January 19, 2012
983 Restorative proctocolectomy without diverting ileostomy in children with ulcerative colitis Journal of Pediatric Surgery, January 19, 2012
984 Cochlear Implantation in Prelingually Deafened Adolescents Full Text JAMA Pediatrics, January 19, 2012
985 Microcystic congenital pulmonary airway malformation with hydrops fetalis: steroids vs open fetal resection Journal of Pediatric Surgery, January 19, 2012
986 Split abdominal wall muscle flap repair vs patch repair of large congenital diaphragmatic hernias Journal of Pediatric Surgery, January 19, 2012
987 Utility of neuroradiographic imaging in predicting outcomes after neonatal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation Journal of Pediatric Surgery, January 19, 2012
988 Pancreatic head resection and Roux-en-Y pancreaticojejunostomy for the treatment of the focal form of congenital hyperinsulinism Journal of Pediatric Surgery, January 19, 2012
989 A prospective, randomized, double-blind study comparing the efficacy of diltiazem, glyceryl trinitrate, and lidocaine for the treatment of anal fissure in children Pediatric Surgery International, January 18, 2012
990 Colonic venous malformation and portal hypertension: association, management, and review of the literature Pediatric Surgery International, January 18, 2012
991 The congenital diaphragmatic hernia composite prognostic index correlates with survival in left-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia Journal of Pediatric Surgery, January 18, 2012
992 Evaluation of intestinal viability using 3–charge coupled device image enhancement technology in a pediatric laparoscopic appendectomy model Journal of Pediatric Surgery, January 18, 2012
993 Late remote ischemic preconditioning in children undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass: A randomized controlled trial The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, January 18, 2012
994 Simplified technique for minimally invasive repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia using hollow-needle snare and transthoracic traction stitches Journal of Pediatric Surgery, January 17, 2012
995 Preserving the continuity of round ligament along with hernia sac in indirect inguinal hernia repair in female children does not increase the recurrence rate of hernia. Experience with 217 cases Pediatric Surgery International, January 17, 2012
996 Single scrotal incision for repair of bilateral inguinal hernias in boys Pediatric Surgery International, January 17, 2012
997 Transumbilical laparoendoscopic single-site pyeloplasty in infants and children: initial experience and short-term outcome Pediatric Surgery International, January 17, 2012
998 Small bowel skip segment Hirschprungs disease presenting with perforated Meckels diverticulum Pediatric Surgery International, January 17, 2012
999 Evaluation of intra-lesional corticosteroids in the treatment of peri-ocular haemangioma of infancy: still an alternative besides propranolol Pediatric Surgery International, January 17, 2012
1000 Evaluation of partial and total splenectomy in children with sickle cell disease using an internet-based registry Pediatric Blood & Cancer, January 17, 2012
As published in Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, elevated BMI is associated with fractures of the foot, ankle, knee, and leg (but not femur or hip) in children. In overweight, moderately obese, and extremely obese children, the ORs for fractures of the foot were 1.14, 1.23, and 1.42, respectively; fractures of the ankle, knee, and leg were 1.27, 1.28, and 1.51, respectively. Children 6-11 years of age were at highest risk.
Read the article summaryAs published in the Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, children with ?-thalassemia major (n=31; age range, 4-16 y) exhibit laboratory and ultrasound evidence of premature atherosclerosis. Specifically, total cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C, and nitrate/nitrite levels were decreased, and VLDL-C levels, chitotroisidase activity, and carotid IMT were increased in affected children.
Read the article summaryAs published in Pediatrics, adolescent girls (11-12 years of age) vaccinated with HPV were not shown to have increased sexual activity over 3 years of follow-up compared to non-vaccinated girls (adjusted incidence rate ratio = 1.29). Sexual activity was assessed based on pregnancy, STD testing or diagnosis, and contraceptive counseling.
Read the article summary1 Impact of our new protocol on the outcome of the neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia Pediatric Surgery International, April 5, 2013
2 Total colectomy for ulcerative colitis in children: when are we operating? Pediatric Surgery International, April 19, 2013 Review Article
3 Gastroesophageal reflux in patients treated for congenital diaphragmatic hernia: short- and long-term evaluation with multichannel intraluminal impedance Pediatric Surgery International, April 23, 2013
4 Contemporary Outcomes in Infants With Congenital Heart Disease and Bochdalek Diaphragmatic Hernia Annals of Thoracic Surgery, March 13, 2013 Review Article
5 Benefits of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for major blunt tracheobronchial trauma in the paediatric age group European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, April 5, 2013
6 Pediatric Postoperative Intussusception in the Minimally Invasive Surgery Era: A 13-Year, Single Center Experience Journal of the American College of Surgeons, April 9, 2013 Review Article
7 Appendicitis in children less than 5 years old: influence of age on presentation and outcome The American Journal of Surgery, December 13, 2012
8 Complete anal membrane in a female: A rare malformation and indication for prone cross-table lateral radiograph Journal of Pediatric Surgery, April 29, 2013
9 Malrotation beyond infancy Journal of Pediatric Surgery, November 27, 2012
10 Ladd's Procedure in Functional Single Ventricle and Heterotaxy Syndrome: Does Timing Affect Outcome? Annals of Thoracic Surgery, April 12, 2013 Review Article
11 Leftward Displacement of Septum Primum in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Pediatric Cardiology, April 2, 2013 Review Article
12 Treatment of necrotizing enterocolitis: an American Pediatric Surgical Association Outcomes and Clinical Trials Committee systematic review Journal of Pediatric Surgery, November 28, 2012 Evidence Based Medicine
13 Conservative treatment for complex neonatal ovarian cysts: A long-term follow-up analysis Journal of Pediatric Surgery, March 25, 2013
14 Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation May Restore Gluten Tolerance in Patients With Celiac Disease Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, April 3, 2013
15 Beyond acute appendicitis: imaging of additional pathologies of the pediatric appendix Pediatric Radiology, December 11, 2012
16 Influence of Surgeon Experience, Hospital Volume, and Specialty Designation on Outcomes in Pediatric Surgery A Systematic Review Factors Affecting Outcomes in Pediatric Surgery JAMA Pediatrics, March 26, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
17 Acceptable nationwide outcome after paediatric inguinal hernia repair Hernia, April 5, 2013 Review Article
18 Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lobectomy in Children: Safety, Efficacy, and Risk Factors for Conversion to Thoracotomy Annals of Thoracic Surgery, April 4, 2013
19 Surgical versus medical treatment with cyclooxygenase inhibitors for symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants Cochrane Reviews, April 15, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
20 Residual lesions in postoperative pediatric cardiac surgery patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, April 29, 2013
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