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INTRODUCTION: Intussusception is one of the most common causes of acute abdominal pain in childhood, and early diagnosis with appropriate treatment can reduce the need for surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the clinic...

Abstract Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of pediatric tuina combined with glycerin enema for pediatric intussusception, in order to reduce unnecessary invasive procedures, enhance the safety of ...

Lloyd M Halpern,1 Zackary Correll,2 De-An Zhang,3 Clark J Kogan,4 Kirk A Ryan,5 Ted Sousa6 1Department of Anesthesia, Shriners Children’s Hospital, Spokane, WA, USA; 2Department of Medicine, University of Washington Sc...

ABSTRACT Background and Aim Tonsillectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures on children. Indications for tonsillectomy include recurrent tonsillitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and peritonsillar abs...

ObjectivePediatric direct inguinal hernia (DIH) is an extremely rare congenital abdominal wall defect, accounting for less than 4% of all pediatric inguinal hernias. Its clinical manifestations overlap highly with indire...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Lymphatic malformations (LMs) are congenital anomalies of the lymphatic system, frequently affecting pediatric populations. While complete surgical excision remains a primary therapeutic opti...

ObjectiveTo compare the therapeutic outcomes of a modified Shehata surgery with a condensed 4-week interstage interval vs. conventional laparoscopic one-stage orchiopexy for intra-abdominal cryptorchidism.MethodsWe retro...

Abstract Background Subtalar arthroereisis (STA) is a commonly used surgical approach for treating pediatric flatfoot. It remains unclear whether STA combined with spring ligament repair surgery is necessary. The purpose...

Abstract Background This study aimed to compare emotional quality-of-life among young transgender men who underwent chest masculinizing surgery before or after the age of 18, with a minimum postoperative follow-up of two...

Bharat Gurnani,1 Kirandeep Kaur2 1Department of Cataract, Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Gomabai Netralaya and Research Centre, Neemuch, MP, 458441, India; 2Department of Cataract, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus,...

Aim: Emergence delirium (ED) is a common behavioral disturbance during recovery from general anesthesia in pediatric patients. This retrospective observational study aimed to evaluate the effect of intraoperative bispect...

BackgroundThis study aimed to evaluate the long-term radiographic outcomes of containment surgery in children with Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease (LCPD) during the reossification stage.MethodsThis retrospective study in...

ObjectiveThis study aimed to compare the safety and feasibility of transumbilical laparoscopic-assisted appendectomy (TULAA) vs. three-port laparoscopic appendectomy (TPLA) for the treatment of acute appendicitis in chil...

Malignant solid tumors of the gastrointestinal tract are clinically rare in children, with malignant solid tumors of the esophagus being particularly uncommon. Clinical reports on esophageal cancer in children are extrem...

Purpose. To demonstrate the effectiveness of combined surgery including calcific band keratopathy (CBK) treatment followed by cataract extraction with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in pediatric patients, assessed t...

Objective To compare the outcome of rectal and surface electrode stimulation, when performed concomitantly with routine anal sphincter (AS) exercises and bio-feedback training, in children who have received corrective su...

Purpose: To evaluate the long-term outcomes of Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments (ICRS) implantation in pediatric patients with keratoconus.  Methods: Retrospective analysis of eyes with ICRS implantation in pediatri...

Abstract Background Esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) is a life-threatening congenital anomaly requiring early surgical repair. Postoperative survival varies substantially between high-income and...

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease and one of the major causes of mortality worldwide, especially in children under the age of 15 years. Abdominal TB includes TB of bowel, peritoneum, lymph nodes, or other soli...

Introduction: Reconstruction of complex abdominal wall defects in pediatric patients remains technically challenging. Botulinum toxin type A (BTA) has been used as a preoperative adjunct in adults, with limited experienc...

Introduction: Complete traumatic disruption of the anorectal sphincter in children is rare and surgically challenging. High-grade penetrating injuries with delayed presentation and heavy fecal contamination carry signifi...

Introduction: Low-voltage electrical injuries are generally considered low risk but can cause significant thermal injury when current is concentrated through conductive materials. Circumferential neck burns from mobile p...

Introduction: Hydatid disease, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, typically affects the liver and lungs. Isolated retroperitoneal involvement is extremely rare, especially in children. Case presentation: An 8-year-old gi...

Background: Viscero-abdominal disproportion is a major limiting factor for primary abdominal wall closure in patients with giant omphalocele. The application of fascial traction has been shown to be an effective strategy...