Objective: We aimed to evaluate the effect of thoracoscopy in neonates on intraoperative
arterial blood gases, compared with open surgery. Background: Congenital diaphragmatic …

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and esophageal atresia
with tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TOF) can be repaired thoracoscopically, but this may …

Purpose: To validate the eoSim ® (eoSurgical Ltd., Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom)
simulator for pediatric laparoscopy. Materials and Methods: Participants were stratified …

Background Access to pediatric surgical care in many sub‐Saharan African countries is
strongly limited by lack of medical facilities, adequate transport system, and trained medical and …

Background/Purpose After a change in national policy, central venous catheter (CVC) antisepsis
with chlorhexidine was introduced in our hospital. Our aim was to evaluate whether this …

Hamartomatous polyps of Peutz-Jeghers are mostly found in patients affected by Peutz-Jeghers
syndrome (PJS), but they can be rarely encountered in the general population. It is …

Schwannoma is a benign neoplasia of the peripheral nerve sheath. Its localization in the
gastrointestinal tract, and in particular in the esophagus, is very rare. According to the existing …

Wandering spleen (WS) is an uncommon condition, usually asymptomatic, often recognized
as an incidental finding. When symptoms occur, they can vary, although acute abdominal …

Background Ureteric ectopia is a pediatric urinary incontinence cause in girls. It is traditionally
managed through hemi-nephrectomy or uretero-ureterostomy, which have the potential for …

Purpose: Acquiring laparoscopic skills occurs at different rates among trainees. We
conducted a pilot study to determine whether variation in laparoscopic skill acquisition was …