Journal of pediatric surgery
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The purpose of this systematic review by the American Pediatric Surgical Cancer Committee was to summarize evidence from the current medical literature regarding fertility restoration and hormone replacement for female children and adolescents treated with gonadotoxic treatments. ⋯ IV.
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Observational Study
The Extent of the Transition Zone in Hirschsprung Disease.
Retained transition zone is a leading cause of obstructive symptoms after pull-through operation in Hirschsprung's disease. ⋯ 2.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Intraoperative intercostal nerve cryoablation During the Nuss procedure reduces length of stay and opioid requirement: A randomized clinical trial.
Minimally-invasive repair of pectus excavatum by the Nuss procedure is associated with significant postoperative pain, prolonged hospital stay, and high opiate requirement. We hypothesized that intercostal nerve cryoablation during the Nuss procedure reduces hospital length of stay (LOS) compared to thoracic epidural analgesia. ⋯ Level I.