Pediatrics
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SurgiSIS myringoplasty shortens operative time
Major Finding: The number of stable surgical closures was similar in children who had tympanic membrane repair with porcine small intestinal...
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Facial Nerve Dysfunction Seen in 25% of Pediatric Parotidectomy Patients
Major Finding: After parotidectomies, 23% of children experienced facial nerve dysfunction, but most were fully recovered within 6 months.Data...
Case Reports
Soft-Tissue Benign Mesenchymoma in a Pediatric Patient
Soft tissue mesenchymoma is an exceptionally rare and benign neoplasm. Since its initial description in 1962, only 7 cases of cartilage...
Case Reports
Fat Embolism Syndrome in an Adolescent Before Surgical Treatment of an Isolated Closed Tibial Shaft Fracture
Fat embolism syndrome (FES) occurs most commonly in adults with high-energy trauma, especially fractures of the long-bones and pelvis.
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College Examines Pediatric Safety Risk of High-Powered Magnets
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Most Kids' Readmissions Stem From Initial Surgeries
Major Finding: More than half (59%) of 30-day readmissions for pediatric general surgery patients were related to their initial surgeries or...
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Kids' Outcomes Equal Across Pediatric, Adult Trauma Centers
Major Finding: In-hospital mortality for children aged 0-14 years was twice as high for those treated at mixed centers as for those treated at...
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Myelomeningocele Repair Drives Changes in Fetal Surgery
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Bariatric Surgery May Benefit Extremely Obese Adolescents
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Adenotonsillectomy Dries Up Some Bed-Wetting
Major Finding: Adenotonsillectomy reduced bed-wetting and obstructive sleep apnea in 51% of children with both conditions.Data Source: The data...
Case Reports
Osteochondral Autograft Transfer for a Posttraumatic Osteochondral Defect of the Femoral Head
Posttraumatic osteochondral defects in the femoral head are uncommon, and management options are limited. Osteochondral defects may lead to pain...