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September 2025
1. SVETANOFF WJ, Griffin KL, Diefenbach KA, Michalsky MP, et al
   Multi-Port Laparoscopic versus Single-Site Robotic with DaVinci Xi(R) Elective Cholecystectomy in Adolescents: A Single Center 5-Year Review.
   J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Sep 13:162675. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162675.
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2. DAVENPORT M
   Commentary on "Outcomes of Allogenic Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell infusion for Liver Cirrhosis due to Biliary Atresia after Kasai Operation" JPEDSURG-D-25-00654R2.
   J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Sep 5:162649. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162649.
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3. SCHWARZ D, Lam C, Davenport M
   Long-Term Reduction of Liver Fibrosis Surrogates In Syndromic Biliary Atresia.
   J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Sep 2:162626. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162626.
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4. THANH LN, Nguyen HP, Thi HB, Thi Kieu TP, et al
   Outcomes of Allogenic Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell infusion for Liver Cirrhosis due to Biliary Atresia after Kasai Operation.
   J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Sep 2:162624. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162624.
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5. DAVENPORT M
   LETTER TO THE EDITOR - CONGENITAL CARDIAC DISEASE AND BILIARY ATRESIA - NOT A BENIGN RELATIONSHIP.
   J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Sep 2:162622. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162622.
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   August 2025
6. MAEDA T, Uchida H, Shirota C, Tainaka T, et al
   Comparison of Postoperative Outcomes of Open, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Surgery for Pediatric Choledochal Cyst Excision.
   J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Aug 30:162642. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162642.
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7. PATWARDHAN UM, Sachs GF, Ignacio RL, Padilla B, et al
   Is There a Role for ERCP in the Management of Gallstone Pancreatitis in Children? A Western Pediatric Surgery Research Consortium Study.
   J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Aug 18:162595. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162595.
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8. SON TN, Son HD, Mai DV
   Hepatic ductoplasty to widen the hepaticojejunostomy in the single-site laparoscopic resection of choledochal cyst in children.
   J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Aug 13:162554. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162554.
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9. MURAKAMI M, Tsuruno Y, Maeda S, Miyoshi K, et al
   Laparoscopic versus open choledochal cyst excision focusing on postoperative complications: a retrospective outcomes study from Kyushu Pediatric Surgery Study Group in Japan.
   J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Aug 13:162558. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162558.
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10. WAYNE CD, Svetanoff WJ, Jacobs TH, McManaway CL, et al
    Reduction of Prophylactic Antibiotics for Elective Pediatric Cholecystectomy: A QI Initiative to Promote Antimicrobial Stewardship.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Aug 12:162542. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162542.
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11. CASTRO P, Lin AM, Asti L, Berman L, et al
    Open versus minimally invasive surgery for pediatric choledochal cyst in a propensity score matched cohort.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Aug 11:162524. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162524.
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12. LING KUM VT, Yeung F, Yu Chung PH, Yuen Wong KK, et al
    Cholangitis is associated with liver fibrosis in choledochal malformations.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Aug 7:162502. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162502.
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13. MENG L, Du M, Chen G, Dong R, et al
    RNA m6A Methylation Regulates CDH6 to Promote Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition in Cholangiocytes of Biliary Atresia.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Aug 5:162492. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162492.
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14. PAKARINEN MP, Hukkinen M, Nyholm I, Lohi J, et al
    Decrease of post-portoenterostomy liver fibrosis in a nationally centralized cohort of biliary atresia patients.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Aug 5:162505. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162505.
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    July 2025
15. SHAO Y, Jiang C, Yang K, Yang C, et al
    Clinical characteristics of Solitary hilar biliary cyst in children and prognosis of single-port laparoscopic cysto-cholecystostomy.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Jul 12:162455. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162455.
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16. HUA Q, Ding Z, Xie H, Tang W, et al
    Correlation Analysis Between Preoperative Liver Ultrasound Elastography and Postoperative Jaundice clearance After Kasai Surgery for Biliary Atresia.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Jul 12:162454. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162454.
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17. CARRENO SANCHEZ MA, Capparelli MA, Ayarzabal VH
    Influence of Stone Size on Spontaneous Migration of Choledocholithiasis in Pediatric Patients.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Jul 12:162458. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162458.
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18. MONTERO JA
    Letter to the Editor: Re: Aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (APRi) as biomarker for liver damage in biliary atresia (BA): a meta-analysis.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Jul 5:162449. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162449.
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    June 2025
19. ZHOU Y, Liu Y
    Comment on: Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Findings in Pediatric Patients with Choledocholithiasis Justify a Surgery-First Approach: A Multi-Center Study.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Jun 18:162421. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162421.
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20. HUKKINEN M, Fischler B, Liliemark U, Gatzinsky V, et al
    Multicenter study on early predictors of biliary atresia outcomes.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Jun 7:162404. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162404.
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21. MONTERO JA
    Comment on: Bringing Diagnostic Accuracy Back into Focus: The Case of APRI in Biliary Atresia.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Jun 6:162402. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162402.
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22. BRITS E, Brown S, Botes L, Sempa JB, et al
    Aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (APRi) as biomarker for liver damage in biliary atresia (BA): a meta-analysis.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Jun 6:162401. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162401.
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    May 2025
23. LEHANE A, Rauh JL, Dantes G, Alemayehu H, et al
    Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Findings in Pediatric Patients with Choledocholithiasis Justify a Surgery-First Approach: A Multi-Center Study.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2025 May 27:162388. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162388.
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    April 2025
24. NAKAYAMA DK
    Early Achievements in Pediatric Surgery at Vanderbilt University Hospital: Rollin Daniel, Jr., and James Kirtley, Jr.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2025;60:162190.
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    March 2025
25. DANTES G, Raikot S, Chivily C, Herron B, et al
    Case-matched comparison of outcomes following neonatal mucous fistula refeeding: 13-year institutional review.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Mar 20:162276. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162276.
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26. O'CONNOR M, Martinez HR, Hoyos ME, Fraser CD, et al
    Outcomes of Kasai Portoenterostomy in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease: A Silent Comorbidity.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Mar 18:162279. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162279.
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    February 2025
27. KAHAN AM, Holley AG, Horns J, Jaramillo C, et al
    The Age-stratified Cost of Biliary Atresia: A MarketScan(R)-Based Cost Analysis.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2025;60:162244.
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28. FAROOQUI ZA, Hartman SJ, Stetson AE, Schepers EJ, et al
    Real-world Multi-institutional Data From the Midwest Pediatric Surgery Consortium (MWPSC) to Assess the Effect of Delayed Kasai Procedure on Biliary Drainage in Patients With Biliary Atresia.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2025;60:162250.
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29. WAI AWY, Lui VCH, Tang CSM, Wang B, et al
    Human Liver Organoids to Predict the Outcome of Kasai Portoenterostomy.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2025;60:161686.
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30. BRITS E, Brown S, Botes L, Sempa JB, et al
    Aspartate Aminotransferase-to-platelet Ratio Index (APRi) as Biomarker for Liver Damage in Biliary Atresia (BA): A Meta-analysis.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2025;60:162234.
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    January 2025
31. HOWELL EC, Sakai-Bizmark R, Richardson S, Pak Y, et al
    Navigating Limited Resources-Outpatient Pediatric Cholecystectomies at Rural Hospitals.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Jan 9:162169. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162169.
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    Prediction of Native Liver Survival in Patients With Biliary Atresia 20 Years After the Kasai Procedure.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2025;60:162158.
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    December 2024
33. WANG W, Zhou Y, Lu Y, Wu B, et al
    PIgR Autoantibody-abundant Circulating Vesicles Contributes to Biliary Injury in Biliary Atresia.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2024;60:162116.
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34. MAESTRI F, Ford K, Makin E, Davenport M, et al
    Comparative Demography of Biliary Atresia and Choledochal Malformation in London.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2024;60:162079.
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    November 2024
35. RODHOUSE C, Raymond R, Neal D, Loftus TJ, et al
    Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Elective Pediatric Laparoscopic Cholecystectomies.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2024;60:162055.
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    October 2024
36. ELDREDGE RS, Notrica DM, Patel M, Garvey E, et al
    Use of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in the Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Pancreatic Injury.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2024;60:161962.
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    September 2024
37. REID G, Rauh JL, Wood E, Dantes G, et al
    "Surgery First" vs. "Endoscopy First" for Pediatric Choledocholithiasis Presenting at the End of the Week - A CARES Working Group Study.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Sep 24:161959. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.161959.
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38. MANNAVA SV, Ladd AP
    Implementation of a Surgery-first Approach to Pediatric Choledocholithiasis.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Sep 14:161936. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.161936.
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    August 2024
39. NAKAYAMA DK
    Morio Kasai Corrects the Uncorrectable: Hepatic Portoenterostomy for Biliary Atresia.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Aug 23:161765. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.161765.
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40. ZHENG Z, Li Y, Tang C, Gong Y, et al
    Comparison of Da Vinci Robotic-assisted With Open Kasai Portoenterostomy for Biliary Atresia.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Aug 21:161689. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.161689.
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41. KULAYLAT AN, Lucas DJ, Chang HL, Derderian SC, et al
    Evaluation and Management of Biliary Dyskinesia in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review From the APSA Outcomes and Evidence-Based Committee.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Aug 14:161678. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.
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42. DANTES G, Rauh JL, Smith S, Aworanti E, et al
    Multi-institutional Analysis of Choledocholithiasis in Pediatric vs Adult Patients.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Aug 13:161661. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.
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43. ONISHI S, Murakami M, Ishimaru T, Miyano G, et al
    Current Practice of Laparoscopic Surgery for Choledochal Cyst in Children -a Survey on Opinion and Experience Among IPEG Members.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Aug 9:161683. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.
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44. RAUH JL, Dantes G, Alemayehu H, Wallace M, et al
    Reducing MRCP Utilization Through a "Surgery First" Approach for Pediatric Choledocholithiasis: A CARES Working Group Retrospective Study.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Aug 8:161668. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.
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45. RAUH JL, Wood EC, Dantes G, Alemayehu H, et al
    Patient Safety and Radiation Exposure in Transcystic Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration: A CARES Working Group Multicenter Study.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Aug 6:161669. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.
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    July 2024
46. FUJIMOTO T, Goto H, Hida M, Tsuboi K, et al
    Liver Mitochondrial Morphology and Gene Expression as Markers of Liver Reserve: Prognostic Implications for Native Liver Survival in Biliary Atresia.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Jul 26:161648. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.
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47. MENG L, Wang J, Chen H, Zhu J, et al
    LncRNA MEG9 Promotes Inflammation and Liver Fibrosis Through S100A9 in Biliary Atresia.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Jul 18:161633. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.
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    March 2024
48. LIM YZ, Mutore K, Bradd MV, Pandya S, et al
    A Pilot Study for Biliary Atresia Diagnosis: Fluorescent Imaging of Indocyanine Green in Stool.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Mar 20:S0022-3468(24)00193.
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49. MASELLI KM, Carter IC, Matusko N, Warschausky S, et al
    Prevention of Parenteral Nutrition-associated Cholestasis Using Reduced Dose Soybean Lipid Emulsion: A Multicenter Randomized Trial.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Mar 17:S0022-3468(24)00182.
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50. ABDELMAKSOUD S, Kronfli R, Makin E, Davenport M, et al
    Antenatally Detected Choledochal Malformation: What Are We Waiting For?
    J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Mar 16:S0022-3468(24)00176.
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51. DAVENPORT M, Superina R
    Primary Liver Transplant in Biliary Atresia: The Case for and Against.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Mar 14:S0022-3468(24)00156.
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    January 2024
52. CHENG Y, Xue FS, Yuan YJ
    Letter to the Editor in Response to: Comparing Efficacy of Different Regional Analgesia Methods for Pediatric Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Jan 29:S0022-3468(24)00044.
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    December 2023
53. QIAN M, Wang J, Sun S, Song Z, et al
    Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Children of Pancreaticobiliary Maljunction Without Obvious Biliary Dilatation.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2023 Dec 14:S0022-3468(23)00742.
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54. GUNARDI H, Alatas FS, Antarianto RD, Rahayatri TH, et al
    The Effect of Intrahepatic and Intrasplenic Administration of Mesenchymal Stem Cell to Liver Function and Degree of Liver Fibrosis in Common Bile Duct Ligation Model in Rabbit.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2023 Dec 10:S0022-3468(23)00735.
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55. JIANG J, Yang Y, Ren X, Xu C, et al
    Clinical Characteristics and Prognosis of Biliary Atresia With Low Serum Matrix Metalloproteinase-7 Levels.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2023 Dec 2:S0022-3468(23)00727.
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56. MUNTEAN A, Kronfli R, Makin E, Davenport M, et al
    The AST-to-Platelet Ratio Index (APRi) at Kasai Portoenterostomy: Standing the Test of Time.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2023;58:2347-2351.
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    October 2023
57. RAUH J, Dantes G, Wallace M, Collings A, et al
    Transcystic Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration for Pediatric Patients with Choledocholithiasis: A Multi-Center Study.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2023 Oct 21:S0022-3468(23)00657.
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58. SAITO T, Ando H, Ishihara S, Itoi T, et al
    Does Congenital Biliary Dilatation Todani Type II (Diverticular Type) Really Exist?
    J Pediatr Surg. 2023 Oct 21:S0022-3468(23)00647.
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59. SHIROTA C, Hinoki A, Tainaka T, Sumida W, et al
    Surgical Strategies for Neonates with Prenatally Diagnosed Congenital Biliary Dilatation.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2023 Oct 20:S0022-3468(23)00655.
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60. YOELI D, Choudhury RA, Sundaram SS, Mack CL, et al
    Corrigendum to "Primary vs. Salvage Liver Transplantation for Biliary Atresia: A Retrospective Cohort Study" J Pediatr Surg 57 (2022) 407-413.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2023 Oct 12:S0022-3468(23)00573.
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    September 2023
61. MANNAVA S, Hafezi N, Turk F, Colgate C, et al
    Transversus Abdominis Plane Block VS. Local Wound Infiltration for Elective Minimally Invasive Cholecystectomy in Children: A Prospective Randomized Trial.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2023 Sep 22:S0022-3468(23)00557.
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62. MACK SJ, Pace DJ, Patil S, Cooke-Barber J, et al
    Concurrent Cholecystectomy Does Not Increase Splenectomy Morbidity in Patients With Hemolytic Anemia: A Pediatric NSQIP Analysis.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2023 Sep 21:S0022-3468(23)00547.
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    August 2023
63. LIM YZ, Chaudhary U, Issioui Y, Corbitt N, et al
    Kasai Portoenterostomy Delays: Is a HIDA Scan Worth the Wait?
    J Pediatr Surg. 2023;58:1476-1482.
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    June 2023
64. CAPPARELLI MA, Cotignola L, Dominguez MV, D'Alessandro PD, et al
    Clinical Utility of Definitive Diagnostic Tests for Choledocholithiasis in Pediatric Patients with Mild Gallstone Pancreatitis.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2023 Jun 25:S0022-3468(23)00393.
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65. SAKUL G, Ergun O
    Letter to the Editor Regarding: Management Algorithm is Required for Post-Cholecystectomy Syndrome in Children.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2023 Jun 7:S0022-3468(23)00348.
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    February 2023
66. TECOS ME, Steinberger AE, Guo J, Rubin DC, et al
    Disruption of Enterohepatic Circulation of Bile Acids Ameliorates Small Bowel Resection Associated Hepatic Injury.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2023 Feb 21:S0022-3468(23)00152.
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67. SPEER AL, Fauza DO
    Invited Commentary for Disruption of Enterohepatic Circulation of Bile Acids Ameliorates Small Bowel Resection Associated Hepatic Injury.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2023 Feb 21:S0022-3468(23)00153.
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68. SHIRAI T, Matsuura T, Tamaki A, Kajihara K, et al
    The Factors Associated with the Selection of Early Excision Surgery for Congenital Biliary Dilatation with a Prenatal Diagnosis.
    J Pediatr Surg. 2023 Feb 16:S0022-3468(23)00086.
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