Surgery
From the Journals
Five-year follow-up confirms safety of antibiotics for uncomplicated appendicitis
Antibiotic therapy offers a feasible alternative to appendectomy for the management of uncomplicated acute appendicitis.
Article
Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesion of the Radial Head
This case shows an atypical presentation of an osteochondritis dissecans lesion of the radial head with detachment diagnosed on plain radiographs...
Conference Coverage
Pediatric appendectomy fast track reduced LoS, narcotic use
ORLANDO – Postoperative narcotic use decreased while use of a standard antibiotic regimen increased after implementation of the multidisciplinary...
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Trauma surgeons up for emergency pediatric appendectomy
Pediatric surgeons are not always available for children presenting at the ED with acute appendicitis.
From the Journals
Assessing adverse events tied to outpatient opioid use in children
Article
Use of a Core Reamer for the Resection of a Central Distal Femoral Physeal Bone Bridge: A Novel Technique with 3-Year Follow-up
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Allergy, eczema common after pediatric solid organ transplantation
Eczema was the most common allergy to develop following solid organ transplantation, followed by asthma, food allergy, rhinitis, and eosinophilic...
Article
Special Considerations for Pediatric Patellar Instability
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Adenotonsillectomy reduced hypertension in OSA subgroup
Hypertensive children with OSA gained more than improved sleep following adenotonsillectomy.
Conference Coverage
Is elective induction at 39 weeks a good idea?
DALLAS – New study findings are at odds with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ “Choosing Wisely” campaign.
From the Journals
Persistent opioid use a risk after surgery in teens and young adults
Higher initial opioid requirements didn’t necessarily mean persistent opioid use later.