ArticleFrontiers in pediatrics2025
Thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in infants: a dual-suture approach using barbed and non-absorbable sutures.
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- Adaptability of minimally invasive thoracoscopic repair for congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a neonatal case report from a low-income country.International journal of surgery case reports · 2026Article
- Safety and short-term oncological outcomes of multimodal modified overlap esophagojejunostomy in total laparoscopic total gastrectomy for elderly patients.American journal of translational research · 2026Article
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Objective: To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and clinical efficacy of a dual suture technique combining barbed suture and non-absorbable needle suture in thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) in children. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 48 pediatric patients who underwent thoracoscopic CDH repair at our institution between March 2012 and August 2024. Based on the suturing method used, patients were divided into an observation group (barbed suture combined with non-absorbable needle suture, Results: All procedures were successfully completed thoracoscopically with no conversions to open surgery. Operative time was significantly shorter in the observation group compared to the control group [(37.2 ± 7.3) min vs. (65.8 ± 12.4) min]. No significant differences were found between the two groups in terms of blood loss, chest tube duration, postoperative hospital stay, or blood gas parameters (all Conclusion: The dual suture technique combining barbed suture with non-absorbable needle suture is safe and effective in thoracoscopic repair of CDH in children. It significantly reduces operative time without increasing the risk of postoperative complications or recurrence. This technique is suitable for promotion in institutions with appropriate thoracoscopic expertise.
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