We’re back with fourteenth episode of "Quick Literature Updates" the podcast series that delivers the latest updates in pediatric surgery literature in a quick and digestible format. In each episode, we review articles covering the most interesting and relevant topics in the field.

These articles are either chosen by JPS editors or APSA Articles of Interest. We present these reviews as short news pieces with a summarization of key points.

Whether you're a trainee, attending, or an advanced medical professional, tune in to our podcast for a dose of medical knowledge in every episode. Stay up to date on the latest trends and advancements in pediatric surgery with "Quick Literature Updates".

Host: Em Gootee

Ahmad H, Wood RJ, Avansino JR, Calkins CM, Dickie BH, Durham MM, Frischer J, Fuller M, Ralls M, Reeder RW, Rentea RM, Rollins MD, Saadai P, Oelschlager AEA, Breech LL, Hewitt GD, Kluivers K, van Leeuwen KD, McCracken KA. Does presence of a VACTERL anomaly predict an associated gynecologic anomaly in females with anorectal malformations?: A Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium Study. J Pediatr Surg. 2023 Mar;58(3):471-477. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.06.006. Epub 2022 Jun 23. PMID: 35879143.

https://www.jpedsurg.org/article/S0022-3468(22)00396-7/fulltext

Perez Holguin RA, DeAngelo N, Sinha A, Shen C, Tsai AY. Cost and outcomes of intercostal nerve cryoablation versus thoracic epidural following the Nuss procedure. J Pediatr Surg. 2023 Apr;58(4):608-612. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.12.011. Epub 2022 Dec 22. PMID: 36646539.

https://www.jpedsurg.org/article/S0022-3468(22)00784-9/fulltext

Bokova E, McKenna E, Krois W, Reck CA, Al-Shamaileh T, Jacobs SE, Tiusaba L, Russell TL, Darbari A, Feng C, Badillo AT, Levitt MA. Reconstructing the anal sphincters to reverse iatrogenic overstretching following a pull-through for Hirschsprung disease. One-year outcomes. J Pediatr Surg. 2023 Mar;58(3):484-489. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.10.052. Epub 2022 Nov 7. PMID: 36470689.

https://www.jpedsurg.org/article/S0022-3468(22)00718-7/fulltext