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Pediatrics

Original Research
02/19/2025
Shelby D. Goza, BS; Katherine E. Baker, MS; Madyson I. Brown, MD; Samuel J. Hopper, MD; John Phillips, BA; Matthew C. Sink, BS; Katherine C. Benedict, MD; Kathryn W. Brown, MD; Colton J. Fernstrum, MD; Michael T. Friel, MD; Laura S. Humphries, MD; Ian C. Hoppe, MD
Patients with Pierre Robin Sequence undergoing cleft palate repair after mandibular distraction face unique airway management challenges. This study examines perioperative respiratory outcomes.
Patients with Pierre Robin Sequence undergoing cleft palate repair after mandibular distraction face unique airway management challenges. This study examines perioperative respiratory outcomes.
Patients with Pierre Robin...
02/19/2025
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Case Report
01/21/2025
Annie Chen-Carrington, MPH, MBA; Adam Goodreau, MD; Brian J. Strife, MD; Laurie Shinn, MD; Jennifer Rhodes, MD, FAS, FAAP
Exploring the challenges of diagnosing and managing rare verrucous venous malformation: A case study highlighting multimodal therapeutic approaches.
Exploring the challenges of diagnosing and managing rare verrucous venous malformation: A case study highlighting multimodal therapeutic approaches.
Exploring the challenges of...
01/21/2025
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Original Research
12/13/2024
Joshua M. Wright, MBBS; Molly F. MacIsaac, BS; S. Alex Rottgers, MD; Alexandra Miller, MPH, CPH; Jamie Fierstein, PhD; Lillian Zamora, MD; Allison Fernandez, MD, MBA
Examining perioperative strategies to optimize blood management and reduce complications in pediatric craniosynostosis surgery through a quality improvement initiative.
Examining perioperative strategies to optimize blood management and reduce complications in pediatric craniosynostosis surgery through a quality improvement initiative.
Examining perioperative...
12/13/2024
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Original Research
02/26/2024
Phuong D. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FAAP; Sairandri Sathyanarayanan, BS; Matthew R. Greives, MD, MS, FACS; Chioma G. Obinero, MD; Jackson C. Green, BS; Kasra N. Fallah, MD, BSA; Wendy Chen
This study presents pediatric lower extremity lawnmower injuries at one of the busiest level 1 trauma centers in the United States.
This study presents pediatric lower extremity lawnmower injuries at one of the busiest level 1 trauma centers in the United States.
This study presents pediatric...
02/26/2024
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Case Report
01/25/2024
Kaori Yauchi, MD; Daiki Kitano, MD, PhD; Makoto Omori, MD, PhD
This report describes a case of cheiloplasty performed using a skin graft for philtrum reconstruction in an infant.
This report describes a case of cheiloplasty performed using a skin graft for philtrum reconstruction in an infant.
This report describes a case of...
01/25/2024
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Case Report
12/05/2023

M.K. Renish, DNB; K.S. Krishnakumar, MS, FRCS; Ajit Kumar Pati, MBBS, MS; K.S. Sunoj, MS, Mch; Raghuram Menon, MBBS, MS

M.K. Renish, DNB; K.S. Krishnakumar, ...
This case series reports the management of sternal wound dehiscence in newborns and children after cardiac surgery with the help of a negative pressure wound therapy treatment system.
This case series reports the management of sternal wound dehiscence in newborns and children after cardiac surgery with the help of a negative pressure wound therapy treatment system.
This case series reports the...
12/05/2023
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Case Report
11/13/2023
Charles T. Tuggle, MD; Aran Yoo, MD; Nicolas Artz, MS; Harel Scwartzberg, MD; Matthew Cable, MD
This report presents the case of a 4-year-old male patient with an ulnar pseudoaneurysm of the right upper extremity.
This report presents the case of a 4-year-old male patient with an ulnar pseudoaneurysm of the right upper extremity.
This report presents the case of...
11/13/2023
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Case Report
08/31/2023
Amiteshwar Singh, MBBS, MS; Arbab Mohammad; Shashank Chauhan, MBBS, MS, MCh; Kavya Chinta, MBBS, MS, MCh; Maneesh Singhal, MCh; Shivangi Saha, MBBS, MS, MCh
The authors report the first case of microtia presenting in a patient with dextrocardia, situs inversus totalis, butterfly vertebra, and hemivertebra and present technical recommendations for optimizing anaesthetic and surgical harmony in...
The authors report the first case of microtia presenting in a patient with dextrocardia, situs inversus totalis, butterfly vertebra, and hemivertebra and present technical recommendations for optimizing anaesthetic and surgical harmony in...
The authors report the first...
08/31/2023
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Case Report
06/05/2023
Kaori Yauchi, MD; Makoto Omori, MD, PhD; Misato Ueda, MD
This article presents the case of a complete second branchial fistula in a 1-year-old female patient who had a sinus on the right side of the neck since birth.
This article presents the case of a complete second branchial fistula in a 1-year-old female patient who had a sinus on the right side of the neck since birth.
This article presents the case...
06/05/2023
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Case Report
11/17/2022
Ian C. Hoppe, MD, BA; Laura S. Humphries, MD; Michael S. Lebhar, MD; Shelby D. Goza
This case series presents 3 patients who underwent anterior palatal fistula repair using a 2-stage method in which a random pattern labial flap is used to provide oral fistula coverage.
This case series presents 3 patients who underwent anterior palatal fistula repair using a 2-stage method in which a random pattern labial flap is used to provide oral fistula coverage.
This case series presents 3...
11/17/2022
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Original Research
01/30/2026
Buccinator-based regional flaps (BMMF, FAMM) provide vascularized options for cleft-related oronasal fistula repair when palatal tissue is limited, emphasizing anatomy, design, and flap selection.
Buccinator-based regional flaps (BMMF, FAMM) provide vascularized options for cleft-related oronasal fistula repair when palatal tissue is limited, emphasizing anatomy, design, and flap selection.
Buccinator-based regional flaps...
01/30/2026
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Original Research
11/06/2025
Sarah Moffitt, BS ; Bilal Koussayer, BS; Kristina Buller, DO; Meredith G. Moore, MD; Mariel McLaughlin, MD; Jenna Stoehr, MD; Riley Schlub, MD; Michael Doarn, MD; Jared Troy, MD
Cohort study evaluates noninferiority of multimodal analgesia versus opioid regimens for pain following breast reduction mammoplasty and tissue expander placement following mastectomy.
Cohort study evaluates noninferiority of multimodal analgesia versus opioid regimens for pain following breast reduction mammoplasty and tissue expander placement following mastectomy.
Cohort study evaluates...
11/06/2025
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Case Report
11/06/2025
Jonathan Ruiz, MD; Jacqueline Ross, MD; Kinsey Rice, MD; Kristen Whalen, MD; Nicole K. Le, MD, MPH; Lisa Kettlestrings, PA-C; Wyatt G. Payne, MD
Rare cutaneous chin metastasis from hepatocellular carcinoma: case presentation detailing excisional planning, staged reconstruction strategy, and literature context for surgeons.
Rare cutaneous chin metastasis from hepatocellular carcinoma: case presentation detailing excisional planning, staged reconstruction strategy, and literature context for surgeons.
Rare cutaneous chin metastasis...
11/06/2025
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Original Research
11/06/2025
Dhruv Mendiratta, BS; Connor Fletcher, BS; Isabel Herzog, BA; Ashok Para, MD; Tej Joshi, MD; Michael M. Vosbikian, MD; Irfan H. Ahmed, MD
NSQIP 2006–2018 national cohort study assessing preoperative risk factors and amputation level effects on 30-day complications after upper extremity amputation.
NSQIP 2006–2018 national cohort study assessing preoperative risk factors and amputation level effects on 30-day complications after upper extremity amputation.
NSQIP 2006–2018 national cohort...
11/06/2025
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Review
10/27/2025
Sarah Moffitt, BS ; Bilal Koussayer, BS; Kristina Buller, DO; Meredith G. Moore, MD; Mariel McLaughlin, MD; Jenna Stoehr, MD; Riley Schlub, MD; Michael Doarn, MD; Jared Troy, MD
Three severe alligator-bite cases from Florida underpin a PRISMA-guided review addressing early debridement, antibiotic prophylaxis, staged reconstruction, and interdisciplinary management.
Three severe alligator-bite cases from Florida underpin a PRISMA-guided review addressing early debridement, antibiotic prophylaxis, staged reconstruction, and interdisciplinary management.
Three severe alligator-bite...
10/27/2025
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Original Research
10/09/2025
Christopher Cosgrove, MD
Evaluates single-application synthetic electrospun fiber matrix with negative pressure therapy for post-traumatic musculoskeletal soft-tissue defects requiring staged operative wound coverage.
Evaluates single-application synthetic electrospun fiber matrix with negative pressure therapy for post-traumatic musculoskeletal soft-tissue defects requiring staged operative wound coverage.
Evaluates single-application...
10/09/2025
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Original Research
10/01/2025
N. K. Sferopoulos, MD, PhD
Misdiagnosed ulnar longitudinal deficiency complicates pediatric assessment; 35-year review outlines differential diagnoses, radiographic hallmarks, and 7 instructive cases guiding evaluation.
Misdiagnosed ulnar longitudinal deficiency complicates pediatric assessment; 35-year review outlines differential diagnoses, radiographic hallmarks, and 7 instructive cases guiding evaluation.
Misdiagnosed ulnar longitudinal...
10/01/2025
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Original Research
09/25/2025
Quinton L. Carr, BA; Colton H. Connor, BS; Ryan Cantrell, BS ; Shriya Dodwani, BA; Alexander L. Mostovych, MS; Marcus Bennett, BA; Samuel L. Corey, MD; Dexter W. Weeks, MD; Anthony Azzolini, MD; Carter Prewitt, MD; Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD
Retrospective single-center study evaluates vancomycin-based triple antibiotic irrigation during tissue expander breast reconstruction, assessing postoperative infection patterns and safety profiles.
Retrospective single-center study evaluates vancomycin-based triple antibiotic irrigation during tissue expander breast reconstruction, assessing postoperative infection patterns and safety profiles.
Retrospective single-center...
09/25/2025
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Original Research
09/15/2025
Oluwaseun D. Adebagbo, MD; Micaela J. Tobin, BA; John B. Park, MD, PharmD; Benjamin Rahmani, MD, MS; Sasha Nickman, BA; Macie Gettings, BS; Supraja Rajagopalan, MD; Marissa A. Kent, MD; Ryan P. Cauley, MD, MPH
Analysis of national surgical data explores perioperative outcomes of masculinizing genital surgery performed with or without concurrent hysterectomy procedures.
Analysis of national surgical data explores perioperative outcomes of masculinizing genital surgery performed with or without concurrent hysterectomy procedures.
Analysis of national surgical...
09/15/2025
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Case Report
08/12/2025
Kenny T. Quang, MD; Ananth Murthy, MD, FACS
Midfacial degloving via transoral access offers a novel approach to pediatric septal perforation repair, avoiding external or endonasal incisions.
Midfacial degloving via transoral access offers a novel approach to pediatric septal perforation repair, avoiding external or endonasal incisions.
Midfacial degloving via...
08/12/2025
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