Int J Pediatr Surg. 2020;1(1):IJPS-01-1009 | Open Access
Abigail J Engwall, Danielle Dougherty, James V Raccuia, Ellen Meadows and Ronald B Hirschl
The most prevalent Gastrointestinal (GI) congenital abnormality is Meckel’s diverticulum. Lower GI bleed, obstruction, volvulus, adhesions, intussusception, and inflammation are common and well documented complications of Meckel’s, which can be diagnosed via. ultrasound/CT/MRI, Meckel’s scan, or incidentally during an operation. Of note, perforation of a Meckel’s diverticulum is extremely rare, ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Oct 07, 2020 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2020;1(1):IJPS-01-1008 | Open Access
Alshaima Alghamdi
Our study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics and analyze risk factors of survival in neonates with RB-CDH treated in our center over a period of 13 years. CDH has been recognized as a syndrome, including diaphragmatic defects, pulmonary hypoplasia, and pulmonary hypertension. Low birth weight, ventilation-related bilateral pneumothorax, and the presence of severe PHTN were risk factors for mortality in ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Sep 14, 2020 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2020;1(1):IJPS-01-1007 | Open Access
Jonas Povilavičius
Background/purpose: Duodenal injury occurring secondary to blunt abdominal trauma continues to pose a diagnostic challenge. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the cause, radiologic findings, and management of duodenal injuries in our hospital. We report five cases.
Methods: A retrospective review was performed of perforated duodenal injuries in children less than 18 years of ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Sep 04, 2020 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2020;1(1):IJPS-01-1006 | Open Access
Olufemi Olayide Ojewuyi, Adebukola Ganiyu Oyeniyi, Mutiu Adeniyi Razaq, Oluwasogo Sunday Odesanmi and Amogu Kalu Eziyi
Circumcision is a surgical procedure most commonly performed in neonatal life usually for cultural and religious reasons. However, it is not without its own problems. Circumcision mishaps are relatively common in our environment and Urethrocutaneous Fistula (UCF) is generally regarded as the most common complication following circumcision especially when performed by untrained personnel. Typically it presents as abnormal communication between ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Aug 21, 2020 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2020;1(1):IJPS-01-1005 | Open Access
Kamate KD, Bungu KJ, Mananga GL, Lumaka ZA, Lukusa TP, Nkodila AN and Ntsambi EG
Background: Neural Tube Defect (NTD) has a variable incidence in Word but data for these pathologies are fragmentary in Sub-Saharan Africa. Aim: The aim of study was to identify the socio-demographic and epidemiological aspects of patients with NTD. Methods: This is a cases series study of 82 children with NTD transferred to University Clinics of Kinshasa by ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Aug 21, 2020 PDF
