Despite significant developments in the understanding of the pathologic anatomy and
physiology of Hirschsprung's disease (HD), the results of surgical therapy remain far from …

Esophageal atresia (EA) affects one in 2,840 newborns, and over half have associated
anomalies that typically affect the midline. After EA repair in infancy, gastroesophageal reflux …

Anorectal malformations are common anomalies observed in neonates. Survival of these
babies is currently achieved in most cases and improvements in operative technique, patient …

BACKGROUND: Anorectal malformations (ARM) are common congenital anomalies seen
throughout the world. Comparison of outcome data has been hindered because of confusion …

Methods: A group of 27 experts in pediatric IBD participated in an iterative consensus
process including 2 face-to-face meetings, following an open call to ESPGHAN and ECCO …

Congenital hyperinsulinism of infancy (CHI) is characterized by severe hypoglycemia due to
dysregulated insulin secretion, associated with either focal or diffuse pathology of the …

Hirschsprung disease (HD) has been described in association with microcephaly, mental
retardation and characteristic facial features, delineating a syndrome possibly caused by …

OBJECTIVE. The role of laparoscopic surgery in pediatric inguinal hernia repair is unclear.
We aimed to compare day-case laparoscopic hernia repair with open repair. METHODS. A …

Objective: To assess bowel function and gastrointestinal quality of life among adults with
operated Hirschsprung's disease (HD). Summary Background Data: Outcomes of HD …

Objective: We assessed esophageal morbidity and relationships between surgical
complications, symptoms, endoscopic findings, immunohistochemistry, and esophageal …