September 2026. Volume 22. Number 3

Endocrine disruptors and congenital malformations: a suggestive association, but with limited evidence

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Núñez García B, Alvarez-García N. Association between endocrine disruptors and surgical congenital malformations: Systematic review and meta-analysis. J Pediatr Surg. 2026;61:162829.

Reviewers: Rivero Martín MJ1, Gutiérrez Medina P2.
1Servicio de Pediatría. Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada. Fuenlabrada. Madrid. España.
2Pediatra. CS Entrevías. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: M.ª José Rivero Martín. Email: mriverom@salud.madrid.org
Reception date: 09/09/2026
Acceptance date: 15/09/2026
Publication date: 30/09/2026

Abstract

Author´s conclusions: prenatal exposure to endocrine disruptors is significantly associated with an increased risk of urogenital and cardiac malformations. These findings support the implementation of stricter preventive strategies to protect fetal health and reduce the surgical burden in the pediatric population.

Reviewer´s commentary: the results of this systematic review and meta-analysis suggest a link between endocrine disruptor exposure and the development of congenital urogenital and cardiac anomalies. Nevertheless, methodological limitations of the analyzed studies and their marked heterogeneity preclude the establishment of conclusive evidence-based recommendations.

How to cite this article

Rivero Martín MJ, Gutiérrez Medina P. Disruptores endocrinos y malformaciones congénitas: una asociación sugerente, pero con evidencia limitada. Evid Pediatr. 2026;22:31.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Núñez García B, Alvarez-García N. Association between endocrine disruptors and surgical congenital malformations: Systematic review and meta-analysis. J Pediatr Surg. 2026;61:162829.

Reviewers: Rivero Martín MJ1, Gutiérrez Medina P2.
1Servicio de Pediatría. Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada. Fuenlabrada. Madrid. España.
2Pediatra. CS Entrevías. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: M.ª José Rivero Martín. Email: mriverom@salud.madrid.org
Reception date: 09/09/2026
Acceptance date: 15/09/2026
Publication date: 30/09/2026

How to cite this article

Rivero Martín MJ, Gutiérrez Medina P. Disruptores endocrinos y malformaciones congénitas: una asociación sugerente, pero con evidencia limitada. Evid Pediatr. 2026;22:31.


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