Int J Pediatr Surg. 2026;7(1):IJPS-07-1054 | Open Access
Fall M, Ndiaye B, Seye C, Mboup M, Yonga D, Ndour O and Ngom G
Introduction: Intra-Abdominal Testicle (IAT) is a complex form of cryptorchidism. The Shehata procedure, a minimally invasive sequential laparoscopic technique, is described as an effective alternative for preserving spermatic vascularization. No study had evaluated this technique in Senegal. Our objective was to report the results at the Main Hospital in Dakar.
Materials and methods: A retrospective descriptive ... Read more
SHORT COMMUNICATION Updated Jan 12, 2026 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2025;6(1):IJPS-06-1053 | Open Access
Lau SL, Noor Fadzillah Ahmad Farid, Nooraini Mahat and Mohd Fauzi Sharudin
Perforated Gastric Ulcer (PGU) is an exceptionally rare diagnosis in paediatric population, particularly in the absence of identifiable pharmacologic, infectious, or neoplastic aetiologies. We report a case of a 2-year-5-month-old Malay boy with Global Developmental Delay (GDD) and failure to thrive, who presented with nonspecific gastrointestinal symptoms and was ultimately diagnosed with a perforated gastric ulcer at the pylorus-D1 ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Dec 17, 2025 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2025;6(1):IJPS-06-1052 | Open Access
Raj Shah, Scott Eldridge, David Bennett and Lisa E McMahon
Pectus Excavatum (PE) and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) often coexist and pose challenges in surgical planning. The optimal order of repair remains uncertain, with concerns that uncorrected PE may compromise cardiopulmonary function during scoliosis surgery. We conducted an IRB-approved retrospective review of six pediatric patients who underwent both PE and AIS correction between 2020 and 2025. Five patients had PE correction first, ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Dec 17, 2025 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2025;6(1):IJPS-06-1051 | Open Access
Folly A, Boume MA, Djiwa T, Talboussouma SM, Tchagbele OB, Kambote Y, Segbedji KAR, Azoumah KD, Akakpo-Numado GK
Introduction: Fetal rhabdomyoma is an extremely rare benign mesenchymal tumor, with diagnosis relying on histopathological examination. Treatment typically involves surgical excision.
Case report: We report the case of a 17-day-old male neonate, delivered at term via cesarean section, admitted for a swelling of the left arm noted since birth. Upon admission, he presented with a firm, ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Nov 26, 2025 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2025;6(1):IJPS-06-1050 | Open Access
Folly A, Boume MA, Tchagbele OB, Yendoudia Y, Talboussouma SM, Kambote Y, Kuma M, Segbedji KAR, Azoumah KD and Akakpo-Numado GK
Introduction: Congenital Abnormalities (CA) are major contributors to neonatal and childhood mortality. Data from sub-Saharan Africa are scarce, particularly outside maternity settings. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of clinically recognizable CA among preschool children in northern Togo, in order to prepare the establishment of a register of malformations in Togo.
Material and ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Nov 26, 2025 PDF
