OBJECTIVE: The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the risk of
hyponatremia following administration of a isotonic (0.9% saline) compared to a hypotonic (0.45…

Purpose This scoping review assesses the literature and summarizes the current evidence
on sclerotherapy for the treatment of lymphatic malformations in pediatric patients. Methods A …

Introduction Transitions are traditionally viewed as challenging for clinicians. Throughout
medical career pathways, clinicians need to successfully navigate successive transitions as …

Background Achalasia is rare in children. Recently, injection of botulinum toxin into the
lower esophageal sphincter has been studied as an alternative to esophageal pneumatic …

Background Children with neurologic impairment often fail medical management of
gastroesophageal reflux and proceed to fundoplication and gastrostomy (FG) or percutaneous …

Purpose Children with intractable constipation are often treated with antegrade continence
enemas. This requires the creation of a Malone appendicostomy in the operating room or …

Several strategies have already been employed to mitigate risk to physician learners, while
optimizing continued clinical care. In some locations, residents have been required to work …

BACKGROUND: Although significant, the issue of health literacy (HL) among parents
attending pediatric surgery outpatient clinics has received little attention. PURPOSE: The …

INTRODUCTION: While pediatric surgeons consider gastrostomy to be routine treatment for
children with feeding difficulties, the impact on the family is not fully understood. This study …

Pediatric opioid exposure increases short- and long-term adverse events (AE). The addition
of intravenous acetaminophen (IVA) to pediatric pain regimes to may reduce opioids but is …