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1 Reanimation of facial palsy following tumor extirpation in pediatric patients: Our experience with 16 patients Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, May 24, 2013 Review Article
2 Aortic dissection in hospitalized children and young adults: a multiinstitutional study Congenital Heart Disease, May 24, 2013 Review Article
3 Outcomes following neonatal patent ductus arteriosus ligation done by pediatric surgeons: A retrospective cohort analysis Journal of Pediatric Surgery, May 23, 2013 Review Article
4 Clinical response to arginine vasopressin therapy after paediatric cardiac surgery Cardiology in the Young, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article
5 Closure of a patent ductus arteriosus in pre-term neonates using a left anterior mini-thoracotomy Journal of Cardiac Surgery, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article
6 Outcomes of neonatal patent ductus arteriosus ligation in Canadian neonatal units with and without pediatric cardiac surgery programs Journal of Pediatric Surgery, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article
7 Household survey in sierra leone reveals high prevalence of surgical conditions in children World Journal of Surgery, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
8 Early management of pediatric vascular injuries through humanitarian surgical care during U.S. military operations Journal of Vascular Surgery, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article
9 Dysphagia in Infants After Open Heart Procedures American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, May 21, 2013 Review Article
10 The impact of mechanical circulatory support on outcomes in paediatric heart transplantation European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, May 20, 2013 Review Article
11 Extradural Hematoma in Children: Case Series of 33 Patients Pediatric Neurosurgery, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
12 Preexpanded Perforator Flaps of the Dorsolateral Trunk in Pediatric Patients Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, May 16, 2013 Clinical Article
13 Health Disparities Analysis of Critically Ill Pediatric Trauma Patients in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Journal of the American College of Surgeons, May 15, 2013 Clinical Article
14 Psychiatric symptoms in children prior to epilepsy surgery differ according to suspected seizure focus Epilepsia, May 15, 2013 Review Article
15 Aorto–Left Atrial Tunnel: A Rare Entity Annals of Thoracic Surgery, May 14, 2013
16 Childrens and parents perceptions of postoperative pain Children's and parents' perceptions of postoperative pain management: a mixed methods study Journal of Clinical Nursing, May 13, 2013
17 Effects of Landiolol Hydrochloride on Intractable Tachyarrhythmia After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Annals of Thoracic Surgery, May 13, 2013 Clinical Article
18 Balloon Valvuloplasty Through the Right Ventricle: Another Treatment of Pulmonary Atresia With Intact Ventricular Septum Annals of Thoracic Surgery, May 13, 2013 Clinical Article
19 Bridge to Transplant With Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Followed by HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device in a Child Annals of Thoracic Surgery, May 13, 2013
20 De novo hepatitis B infection from HBcAb positive donors in pediatric living donor liver transplantation Journal of Digestive Diseases, May 10, 2013 Review Article
As published in the Journal of Cardiac Surgery, thoracic epidural anesthesia (TEA) plus general anesthesia (GA) is superior to GA alone in managing post-operative CABG pain. Forty patients undergoing elective CABG were randomized to receive TEA (0.25% bipivacaine [10-20 mg/h]) intra-operatively and for 24 h post-operatively plus GA or GA alone. Post-operative pain at rest and with coughing was significantly less for up to 1 month post-operatively in the TEA + GA group compared to the GA alone group. Furthermore, analgesic use, mechanical ventilation time, ICU stay time, and hospital stay time were reduced in the TEA + GA group compared to the GA alone group.
Read the article summaryAs published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia, measurement of N-terminal pro B-type natruiretic peptide (NT-proBNP) pre- and post-operatively predicts outcome in patients > 50 years of age (n=297) undergoing emergent non-cardiac surgery. A pre-operative NT-proBNP > 725 pg/ml was associated with a 4.8-fold RR of non-fatal MI, acute heart failure, or death between surgery and the 3-year post-operative follow up. Similarly, a post-operative NT-proBNP > 1600 pg/ml was associated with a 4.0-fold RR of non-fatal MI, acute heart failure, or death between surgery and the 3-year post-operative follow up. A pre-operative NT-proBNP > 1740 pg/ml was associated with a 6.9 RR for major adverse cardiac events during the post-operative hospital stay.
Read the article summaryAs published in Dermatologic Surgery, RCC patients (n=69) treated with multikinase inhibitors are at increased risk for squamous cell carcinomas and basal cell carcinomas. After a median treatment of 13.5 months, 13.5% and 6.3% of patients treated with sorafenib and sunitinib developed skin cancer, respectively.
Read the article summary1 Outcomes in pediatric surgery by hospital volume: a population-based comparison Pediatric Surgery International, March 25, 2013 Review Article
2 Variation in Risk-Adjusted Hospital Readmission After Treatment of Appendicitis at 38 Childrens Hospitals: An Opportunity for Collaborative Quality Improvement Annals of Surgery, April 16, 2013
3 Total colectomy for ulcerative colitis in children: when are we operating? Pediatric Surgery International, April 19, 2013 Review Article
4 Longitudinal study of bowel function in children with anorectal malformations Journal of Pediatric Surgery, April 1, 2013 Review Article
5 Impact of our new protocol on the outcome of the neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia Pediatric Surgery International, 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 Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for primary spontaneous pneumothorax in children Pediatric Surgery International, February 26, 2013
8 Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lobectomy in Children: Safety, Efficacy, and Risk Factors for Conversion to Thoracotomy Annals of Thoracic Surgery, April 4, 2013
9 Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in premature neonates: is it safe? Pediatric Surgery International, April 2, 2013
10 Gastroesophageal reflux in patients treated for congenital diaphragmatic hernia: short- and long-term evaluation with multichannel intraluminal impedance Pediatric Surgery International, April 22, 2013
11 Appendicitis in obese children Pediatric Surgery International, March 20, 2013
12 A Prospective Randomized Trial of Ultrasound- vs Landmark-Guided Central Venous Access in the Pediatric Population Journal of the American College of Surgeons, March 15, 2013 Review Article
13 Acceptable nationwide outcome after paediatric inguinal hernia repair Hernia, April 5, 2013 Review Article
14 Anesthetic technique and postoperative outcome in preterm infants undergoing PDA closure Journal of Perinatology, March 31, 2010
15 Laparoscopic appendectomy for perforated appendicitis in children has complication rates comparable with those of open appendectomy Journal of Pediatric Surgery, March 22, 2013 Review Article
16 Propranolol therapy of infantile hemangiomas: efficacy, adverse effects, and recurrence Pediatric Surgery International, March 28, 2013
17 Perioperative Strategies and Thrombophilia in Children with Extrahepatic Portal Vein Obstruction Undergoing the Meso-Rex Bypass Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, April 23, 2013 Review Article
18 Prospective long-term follow up of children with anorectal malformation: Growth and development until 5years of age Journal of Pediatric Surgery, April 24, 2013
19 Laparoscopic repair of incarcerated inguinal hernia. A safe and effective procedure to adopt in children Hernia, April 2, 2013
20 Short-Term Outcome of Neonates With Congenital Heart Disease and Diaphragmatic Hernia Treated With Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Annals of Thoracic Surgery, April 12, 2013
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