Assessment of long-term quality of life, bowel and voiding function outcomes in patients with anorectal malformation at a single UK centre.

Aims: Assess long-term quality of life (QoL), bowel and voiding function in anorectal malformation (ARM) paediatric patients.

Method: Retrospective review of ARM patients between 2007 and 2020 was performed. QoL (all patients), bowel and voiding function (> 5 yo) were assessed using the paediatric quality of life inventory (PedsQL), paediatric incontinence and constipation score (PICS) and dysfunctional voiding scoring system (DVSS), respectively.

Using Microbiology Culture in Pediatric Appendicitis to Risk Stratify Patients: A Cohort Study.

We sought to investigate the value of intra-operative microbiology samples in pediatric appendicitis. Proposed benefits include tailoring post-operative antimicrobial management, risk-stratifying patients, and reducing post-operative intra-abdominal abscess formation. All cases of appendicitis managed with appendicectomy in a single center were collected from January 2015 to August 2020.

Evaluating the use of laparoscopic-assisted gastrostomy tube feeding in children with epidermolysis bullosa: A single-center retrospective study.

Background: Nutritional management of children with epidermolysis bullosa (EB) presents multiple challenges including reduced oral intake compounded by mucosal fragility. Gastrostomy tube feeding is effective in improving nutritional status however there is limited data on the safety and tolerance of this technique in EB children. We aim to review the effectiveness and morbidity of our minimally invasive two-port laparoscopic-assisted gastrostomy (LAG) approach using Seldinger techniques with serial dilatations in children with EB.

Working Collaboratively: Outcomes of Geriatrician Input in Older Patients Undergoing Emergency Laparotomy in a District General Hospital.

With the increasing median age of survival in the UK, there is an increased burden on the provision of medical and surgical care to the population. The 2010 National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death report, "An Age Old Problem," emphasizes the early involvement of surgical and geriatric consultant input to improve perioperative care in older patients. This study describes the development of a Geriatric Surgical Liaison Service aimed at providing consultant-led geriatrician support to improve the outcomes of older patients undergoing Emergency Laparotomy (EL).

Impact of socioeconomic deprivation on short-term outcomes and long-term overall survival after colorectal resection for cancer.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the effects of socioeconomic deprivation on short-term outcomes and long-term overall survival following major resection of colorectal cancer (CRC) at a tertiary hospital in England.

Method: This was an observational cohort study of patients undergoing resection for colorectal cancer from January 2010 to December 2017. Deprivation was classified into quintiles using the English Indices of Multiple Deprivation 2010.

Targeted Distraction: Spinal Growth in Children With Early-Onset Scoliosis Treated With a Tail-gating Technique for Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods.

Study Design: Prospective cohort study OBJECTIVE.: To understand the efficacy of a tail-gating technique (TGT) to mirror the normal spinal growth of children with early-onset scoliosis (EOS) treated with magnetically controlled growing rods (MCGR).

Summary Of Background Data: MCGR allow outpatient distraction and guided spinal growth without the need for repeat surgery.

Cognitive Function Declines Significantly during Haemodialysis in a Majority of Patients: A Call for Further Research.

Introduction: Cognitive impairment (CI) is very common condition that occurs in haemodialysis patients and it is associated with reduced functional capacity and mortality. We assessed the change in cognitive function during haemodialysis and associated risk factors.

Methods: All patients ≥50 years, on haemodialysis for ≥3 months, no dementia from 2 dialysis centres were selected.

Streptococcus anginosus is associated with postoperative intraabdominal collections in appendicitis.

Aim Of Study: Streptococcus anginosus group (SA) (formerly Streptococcus milleri) are pathogens recognised to have a high risk of postoperative collection in appendicitis, although little data exist specifically in children. We performed a retrospective review of all microbiological data from appendicectomies to assess whether there was an association in children.

Methods: A retrospective case note review of patients admitted to a paediatric tertiary centre coded for appendicitis from January 2015 to October 2016 was completed.

Paper #25: Quantifying the 'Law of Diminishing Returns' in Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods.

The 'law of diminishing returns' can also be observed following serial distraction in MCGR. In comparison to previously published data for CGRS, there is a gradual linear decline as opposed to a rapid initial decline in lengthening. In the older, heavier child a reduced distraction ratio in the concave rod of the MCGR device is noted over time.

Paper #31: The Oxford 5 year observational study on 35 patients with Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods (MCGR).

MCGR controls scoliosis progression and allows growth. Functional activity also improves generally. Primary infection rates are low.