We’re back with 24th 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 our collaborators. 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

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38914509/

Donati F, Cipriani MS, Pistorio A, Guerriero V, Mattioli G, Torre M. Pectus Bar Dislocation: Comparison Between Three Different Stabilization Techniques Adopted in a Single Centre. J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Oct;59(10):161591. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.05.021. Epub 2024 Jun 4. PMID: 38914509.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38834671/

Males I, Boban Z, Kumric M, Vrdoljak J, Berkovic K, Pogorelic Z, Bozic J. Applying an explainable machine learning model might reduce the number of negative appendectomies in pediatric patients with a high probability of acute appendicitis. Sci Rep. 2024 Jun 4;14(1):12772. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-63513-x. PMID: 38834671; PMCID: PMC11150468.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37957103/

Rauh J, Dantes G, Wallace M, Collings A, Sanin GD, Cambronero GE, Bosley ME, Ganapathy AS, Patterson JW, Ignacio R, Knod JL, Slater B, Callier K, Livingston MH, Alemayehu H, Dukleska K, Scholz S, Santore MT, Zamora IJ, Neff LP. Transcystic Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration for Pediatric Patients with Choledocholithiasis: A Multi-Center Study. J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Mar;59(3):389-392. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.10.046. Epub 2023 Oct 21. PMID: 37957103.