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Minimally invasive surgery and clinical decision-making for pediatric malignancy by WALDHAUSEN, J. H. T, TAPPER, D, SAWIN, R. S

“…Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is an ideal way to obtain biopsy specimens in children with cancer. We examined the safety, reliability and outcome of…”
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Post-traumatic hepatic pseudoaneurysms in children by SIDHU, M. K, SHAW, D. W. W, DALY, C. P, WALDHAUSEN, J. H, COLDWELL, D

“…Post-traumatic hepatic artery pseudoaneurysms are rarely seen in children. We retrospectively reviewed the radiologic studies and medical records of three…”
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Acute Appendicitis Risks of Complications: Age and Medicaid Insurance by Bratton, Susan L, Haberkern, Charles M, Waldhausen, John H. T

“…To describe the epidemiology of acute appendicitis in children from Washington State, and to determine important risk factors for complications. Retrospective…”
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Cholecystectomy is becoming an increasingly common operation in children by Waldhausen, John H.T, Benjamin, Denis R

“…Purpose: To determine the cause of a marked rise in cholecystectomy at a regional children’s hospital. Methods: Retrospective review of 185 patients undergoing…”
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Group A streptococcal necrotizing fasciitis complicating primary varicella: a series of fourteen patients by Brogan, T V, Nizet, V, Waldhausen, J H, Rubens, C E, Clarke, W R

“…We retrospectively reviewed the clinical course of group A Streptococcus necrotizing fasciitis complicating primary varicella in children admitted to…”
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Identification and surgical management of cystic retroperitoneal lymphangioma in children by WALDHAUSEN, J. H. T, HOLTERMAN, M. J, TAPPER, D

“…Retroperitoneal lymphangiomas are rare, benign cystic structures that are best evaluated with computed tomography and ultrasound. Preoperative diagnosis is…”
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Pediatric postoperative abdominal wound dehiscence: transverse versus vertical incisions by Waldhausen, John H.T, Davies, Louise

“…Background: Fascial dehiscence is uncommon in children but can have serious consequences when it occurs. There are multiple risk factors for fascial…”
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Prenatal evaluation of mesenchymal hamartoma of the liver: gray scale and power Doppler sonographic imaging by Bejvan, S M, Winter, T C, Shields, L E, Brock, B V, Nghiem, H V, Schmiedl, U P, Waldhausen, J H

“…Mesenchymal hamartoma of the liver is a rare, benign liver tumor most commonly seen in infants and young children. Four published case reports describe…”
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Necrotizing fasciitis after Plastibell circumcision by Bliss, David P., Healey, Patrick J., Waldhausen, John H.T.

“…Necrotizing fasciitis is a potentially life-threatening infection of subcutaneous tissues and Scarpa's fascia that rarely affects neonates. We report the…”
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Improved long-term outcome for patients with jejunoileal apple peel atresia by Waldhausen, John H.T, Sawin, Robert S

“…Background/Purpose: Although apple peal intestinal atresia is a rare lesion associated with significant morbidity and high mortality, the authors have seen no…”
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The effect of ambulation on recovery from postoperative ileus by WALDHAUSEN, J. H. T, SCHIRMER, B. D

“…To determine whether ambulation hastens recovery from ileus following laparotomy, 34 patients were studied, 10 of whom followed an ambulatory regimen beginning…”
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Needle localization for thoracoscopic resection of small pulmonary nodules in children by Waldhausen, John H.T, Shaw, Dennis W.W, Hall, Dale G, Sawin, Robert S

“…Background: Children who have malignant disease and pulmonary nodules frequently need a tissue diagnosis to direct therapy. Computed tomography (CT)-guided…”
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Surgical implications of necrotizing fasciitis in children with chickenpox by Waldhausen, John H.T., Holterman, Mark J., Sawin, Robert S.

“…Varicella (chickenpox) affects approximately 90,000 children each year. Although most cases resolve, some develop necrotizing soft tissue infections secondary…”
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Is pediatric laparoscopic splenectomy safe and cost-effective? by Waldhausen, J H, Tapper, D

“…To determine whether laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) is a safe, cost-effective alternative to open splenectomy (OS). Retrospective comparison and economic…”
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Intussusception: Hospital Size and Risk of Surgery by Bratton, Susan L, Haberkern, Charles M, Waldhausen, John H. T, Sawin, Robert S, Allison, Janice W

“…To determine whether the risk of operative management of children with intussusception varies by hospital pediatric caseload. A cohort of all children with…”
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The learning curve associated with pediatric laparoscopic splenectomy by Cusick, Robert A, Waldhausen, John H.T

“…Background: Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) is technically difficult compared with open splenectomy. This report examines our experience with LS to define the…”
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Routine intraoperative cholangiography during laparoscopic cholecystectomy minimizes unnecessary endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in children by Waldhausen, John H.T., Graham, D.David, Tapper, David

“…Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the necessity for intraoperative cholangiography (IOC) during pediatric laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC)…”
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Controversies related to the medical and surgical management of hyperthyroidism in children by Waldhausen, J H

“…The symptoms of Graves disease were first described more that 150 years ago; however, therapy remains controversial. Surgery was the only treatment available…”
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Pyloromyotomy:A Comparison of Laparoscopic, Circumumbilical, and Right Upper Quadrant Operative Techniques by Kim, Stephen S., Lau, Stanley T., Lee, Steven L., Schaller, Robert, Healey, Patrick J., Ledbetter, Daniel J., Sawin, Robert S., Waldhausen, John H.T.

“…Ramstedt pyloromyotomy through a right upper quadrant (RUQ) transverse incision has been the traditional treatment for hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. Recently,…”
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Deep soft tissue infections in the neutropenic pediatric oncology patient by JOHNSTON, Donna L, WALDHAUSEN, John H. T, PARK, Julie R

“…Necrotizing fasciitis and myonecrosis can be rapidly fatal without prompt and aggressive medical and surgical therapy. We reviewed our experience with…”
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