Int J Pediatr Surg. 2024;5(1):IJPS-05-1042 | Open Access
Aloïse Sagna, Jean Baptiste and Pape Makhtar Faye
Purpose: We report a case of giant gastroschisis for which immediate progressive bowel and liver reduction was performed successfully.
Methods: We undertook this procedure on the conscious child without either general or local anesthesia. We performed analgesic sedation with a sugar solution given orally the bedside. The newborn was fasted with an intravenous infusion set ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Jul 10, 2024 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2024;5(1):IJPS-05-1041 | Open Access
Eleonora Cesca, Sara Maria Cravano*, Alessandra Cazzuffi, Dora Persichetti Proietti, Cristian Succi, Enrica Rossi, Maria Elena Michelini and Claudio Vella
Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus (GCMN) is defined as a melanocytic congenital lesion that will reach a diameter ≥ 20 cm in adulthood, and that presents as a brown lesion, with flat or mammilated surface, well-demarcated borders and hypertrichosis. It may associate with severe complications such as malignant melanoma, neurocutaneous melanosis, and psychosocial disorders. Treatment may include surgical and non-surgical procedures, ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jun 04, 2024 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2024;5(1):IJPS-05-1040 | Open Access
Thangavel Prabhakar, Himanshu Acharya, Vikesh Agrawal , Abhishek Tiwari , Rajpal Singh Sisodiya and Dhananjaya Sharma
Introduction: Occurrence of Chylolymphatic cyst with malrotation and midgut volvulus is a rare clinical entity and occurs as a result of lymphatic proliferation due to lymphatic obstruction caused by volvulus.
Methods: Since its first inception very few studies have been published on this topic. We did a scoping review to identify the existence of the said ... Read more
MINI REVIEW Updated Apr 19, 2024 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2024;5(1):IJPS-05-1039 | Open Access
Saad Al Hamidi, Khaled Alfifi, Abdullah Ahmad Twair, Muhammad Azhar, Ali Abdullah Alzunaydi, Essa Ahmad Khudhayr and Abdulaziz Khalid Aldosari
A two-day-old male infant was diagnosed with pure esophageal atresia after birth. The patient underwent an initial gastrostomy followed by a partial gastric pull-up at the age of 3 months. An esophageal stricture developed postoperatively, which was managed with endoscopic dilation. This is an unconventional technique for this type of esophageal atresia, involving a limited gastric pull-up that resulted in a ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Feb 28, 2024 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2023;4(1):IJPS-04-1038 | Open Access
Mishraz Shaikh* , Nabil Ahmed Shaybah, Abdelbasit E Ali and Abeer Seadan Alrasheedi
Pediatric trichilemmal foot cyst is uncommon. We report a case of 12 years old girl with swelling and pain on left foot for 6 months, presented as case of foot abscess secondary to foreign body initially and later diagnosed with infected cyst, drainage as well as complete excision of cyst wall was done, Histopathology revealed trichilemmal cyst. No complication or recurrence noted ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Nov 15, 2023 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2023;4(1):IJPS-04-1037 | Open Access
Wafa Alharbi, Ameera Almatrfi and Osama Bawazir
Purpose: A minimally invasive Thoracoscopic Surgery (TS) offers several options in diagnosis and surgical treatment in pediatric surgery. This study evaluates experience and outcome of thoracoscopic surgery in pediatrics during 10 years period in tertiary hospital.
Patients and methods: This retrospective study conducted at King Faisal Hospital and Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from 2012 to 2022. Data of 43 ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Oct 11, 2023 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2023;4(1):IJPS-04-1036 | Open Access
Saud Al-Shanafey, Sabreen Maqbol, Ali AlAmeer, Faiqa Ahmad and Abdullah Al-Ashwal
Introduction: Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism (NSHPT) is a rare disease that can be lethal. Most patients with it require parathyroidectomy. We report our experience in managing this severe disease at a tertiary healthcare center.
Materials and methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted for patients managed for NSHPT from June 2001 to January 2023. Demographic, clinical, and follow-up data ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Oct 04, 2023 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2023;4(1):IJPS-04-1035 | Open Access
Yasminda Kaniputri
Background: Anorectal Malformation (AMR) is a spectrum of congenital abnormalities which can be classified as low type and high type. In the high type of AMR the sensory receptors is believed to be absent, because it is located in the distal anal canal. Postero Sagittal Anorectoplasty (PSARP) in high type AMR is usually done by massive dissection causing ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Mar 17, 2023 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2023;4(1):IJPS-04-1034 | Open Access
Leonardo Cahyo Nugroho, Afif Iman Hidayat, Adityas Mahendra Putra, Ardi Fauzi, Edwin Basyar and Agung Aji Prasetyo
Introduction: Testicular torsion is one of the differential diagnoses of acute scrotal and is a urological emergency. When torsion occurs, the testicles experience ischemia, if blood flow is not restored, the damage will be irreversible starting from 4 hours and complete damage will occur at 8 hours to 12 hours after torsion.
Methods: The samples in this study were 30 ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Feb 09, 2023 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2023;4(1):IJPS-04-1033 | Open Access
Gaurav Prasad, Prabudh Goel , Anjan Kumar Dhua , Devasenathipathy Kandasamy, Devendra Kumar Yadav and Vishesh Jain
Simple renal cysts are rare in children. We report a case of a recurrent simple renal cortical cyst in a solitary-functioning right kidney in an adolescent, which was managed with laparoscopic deroofing. This is the first reported case of a pediatric simple renal cyst in a solitary functioning kidney.
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CASE REPORT Updated Jan 31, 2023 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2022;3(3):IJPS-03-1032 | Open Access
Saswati Behera, Bikasha Bihari Tripathy , Subrat Kumar Sahoo , Bramhadatta Pattnaik , Aditya Arvind Manekar , Mukund Namdev Sable , Ranjan Kumar Patel and Manoj Kumar Mohanty
The surgical relevance of Makuuchi ligament (Inferior Vena Cava ligament) has been less explored, especially in pediatric population. With the advent of major hepatectomies and liver transplantation indicated for various malignancies and metabolic conditions in children, knowledge about IVC ligament seems essential, in terms of its draining vessels, contained hepatic tissue and close relation with caudate lobe. Herein, we ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Nov 07, 2022 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2022;3(3):IJPS-03-1031 | Open Access
Jaini Modi, Gayatri Munghate and Pradnya Bendre
Association of apple peel type of intestinal atresia with duplication cyst which is rare is reported in this case
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CASE REPORT Updated Nov 07, 2022 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2022;3(2):IJPS-03-1030 | Open Access
Coulibaly Y, Amadou I, Coulibaly O, Doumbia A, Kamate B, Djire MK, Keita N, Kone O, Kouyate M, Guindo OY, Samake M and Diop Th M
Introduction: Castleman’s disease is a clinicopathological entity characterized by uni- or pluricentric lymph node hypertrophy histologically corresponding to lymphoid angiofollicular hyperplasia. It is rare. Its exact cause is not known, and in about 20% of cases it has an intraabdominal location. Its association with digestive pathology has been rarely described. We reported a case of Castleman’... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Oct 17, 2022 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2022;3(2):IJPS-03-1029 | Open Access
Coulibaly , Amadou I, Coulibaly O, Doumbia A, Kamate B, Djire MK, Keita N, Kone O, Kouyate M, Guindo OY, Samake M and Diop Th M
Psoas secondary abscess is a rare condition with a variety of clinical manifestations.
Aim: To describe the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects and determine the different responsible germs of psoas secondary abscess in children.
Patients and methods: A retro-prospective study was carried out over 12 years, from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2021 in all patients aged from 0 to 15 years treated ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Oct 13, 2022 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2022;3(2):IJPS-03-1028 | Open Access
Narjes Arshia, Zahra Gholizadeh, Shahin Asadi and Elaheh Fayyazian
FXPOI syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects women and is characterized by decreased ovarian function. FXPOI syndrome can cause irregular menstrual cycles, premature menopause, infertility, and increased levels of a hormone called Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) in women. FSH is produced in both men and women and helps regulate reproductive cells (eggs in women and sperm in men). FXPOI syndrome ... Read more
MINI REVIEW Updated Aug 08, 2022 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2022;3(2):IJPS-03-1027 | Open Access
Mishraz Shaikh, Abdelbasit E Ali and Nabil Shiba
Hydrocele of canal of nuck is an uncommon disorder in a female child and it is homologous to hydrocele of spermatic cords in male. The canal of nuck is normally obliterated in the first year of life, failure to achieve complete obliteration results in an indirect inguinal hernia or cyst of canal of nuck. We report a case of a ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Jul 25, 2022 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2022;3(2):IJPS-03-1026 | Open Access
Boume MA, Azanman-Doumenou SJE, Nuhodju KAM, Tchagbele O-B, Segbedji AR, Azoumah KD and Akakpo-Numado GK
Introduction: To determine the prevalence and distribution of clinically visible Congenital Anomalies (CA) among preschool children in Lomé, in order to prepare the establishment of a register of malformations in Togo.
Materials and methods: This was a prospective cross-sectional study with descriptive and analytical purposes that took place from March 1st to September 30th, 2021 (7 months). ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jun 13, 2022 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2022;3(1):IJPS-03-1025 | Open Access
Iluobe and Rabbiat OO
Hernia is the protrusion of a viscous in part or whole through the wall of its containing cavity and the repair of an inguinal hernia in children is a very common operation in surgical practice. In majority of cases, bowel or omentum is the content of hernia sac but in some cases unusual contents can be found intraoperatively like ovary, ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated May 05, 2022 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2022;3(1):IJPS-03-1024 | Open Access
Wabada S, Adamu S, Usman B, Abubakar AM, Chinda JY and Obiano SK
Background: Colostomy is one of the common emergency surgical procedures performed in the paediatric age group. Anorectal malformation and Hirschsprung’s disease are common indications for colostomy in children.
Aims and objectives: To determine post operative morbidity and mortality associated with colostomy and colostomy reversal in children in our environment.
Patients and methods: ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Apr 14, 2022 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2022;3(1):IJPS-03-1023 | Open Access
Piro E, Brugnoni M, Abati LC, Perilli D, Colombini F, Valieri L, and D'Alessio A
In children, the obstruction of the pelviureteral junction (UPJO) is most commonly caused by intrinsic factors functionally linked to the presence of an aperistaltic junctional segment, site of structural wall alterations here. Less frequently the obstruction may be due to the presence of an external obstacle, which in most cases is identifiable with an abnormal vessel (CV).
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RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Feb 28, 2022 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2022;3(1):IJPS-03-1022 | Open Access
Mishraz Shaikh, Naima Zamir and Muhammad Azhar
Objective: To find out if patient’s age, duration of symptoms and degree of twists relate to severity of testicular ischemia in patients with testicular torsion.
Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted from January 2017 to December 2019. Diagnosis of testicular torsion was made on clinical grounds. All patients underwent surgery after initial optimization. Outcome of ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Feb 11, 2022 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2022;3(1):IJPS-03-1021 | Open Access
Mario Riquelme, Joel Cazares, Secundino López, Jorge Tapia and Jorge Cantú
Introduction: Dr. William Ladd coined the term gastrointestinal tract duplication in 1937. It is a relatively rare congenital abnormality with an incidence of 1 in 4500 to 5000 births found anatomically from mouth to anus. Gastric duplication is a rare clinical entity; it represents 9% of all gastrointestinal tract duplications; it occurs in approximately 17 cases out of every 1,000,000 live births.
Methods: ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jan 27, 2022 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2021;2(2):IJPS-02-1020 | Open Access
Mohammed Azhar, Fazal N Wahid, Shazia Jalil and Roya A Huseynova
We here in report an unusal case of a patient with right Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) with two defects, which were noted during surgical repair, to highlight this rarely documented anatomical anomaly that warrants further investigation.
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CASE REPORT Updated Dec 07, 2021 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2021;2(2):IJPS-02-1019 | Open Access
Ashish Chhabra, Saalim Nazki, Saswati Behera, Nitin Nagpal and Vaneet KS
It is unusual to find a tuft of hair protruding per ano in a pediatric patient. A ten year old female child presented with complaints of hair coming out per rectum for 2 years. She also had associated complaints of mild abdominal discomfort and constipation. Clinically, the child was lean and emaciated with no complaints of bleeding per rectum. The preoperative ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Aug 10, 2021 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2021;2(2):IJPS-02-1018 | Open Access
Campos J, Arredondo C, Bag M, Ebensperger A, Hachim A, Ferrero M, Ellsworth K and Morales K
Introduction: Gunshot Wounds (GW) in pediatrics are rare, but increasing through the years worldwide. There are few studies that recognize the incidence of this wound in pediatric population. In Chile, there are no studies that report frequency neither severity. The aim of this study is to describe the characteristics of firearm wounds, morbidity, mortality and risk factors associated, ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jul 07, 2021 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2021;2(2):IJPS-02-1017 | Open Access
António Gentil Martins
In children, bone sarcomas predominate in the lower femur. The availability of a bone bank neither is nor frequent and the complications of using a growing prostheses are not to be memorized. Here it is described an alternative technique that uses 3 bone grafts obtained from the same leg (2 from the peroneus and 1 from the tibia) and placed in a tripod ... Read more
SURGICAL TECHNIQUE Updated May 03, 2021 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2021;2(2):IJPS-02-1016 | Open Access
Florian Freislederer, Susanne Bensler, Thomas Specht, Olaf Magerkurth, Ruth Kubik and Karim Eid
Background: Recommended treatment for severely displaced proximal humeral fractures in children is closed reduction and percutaneous fixation by K-wires or intramedullary nailing.
Methods: From January 2016 to January 2017, 6 of 21children/adolescents (range 8 to 16 years) with proximal humeral fractures were treated surgically for severe displacement. In all patients an unsuccessful attempt of closed reduction was made and open ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Apr 26, 2021 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2021;2(2):IJPS-02-1015 | Open Access
António Gentil Martins
We present a new technique for correction of rectal incontinence by using the inner third of the gluteus maximus (carefully preserving its neuro-vascular pedicle), de doubled at its lower end, and then encircling the lower rectus, followed by suturing it to the external sphincter. In other “minor” cases, a very simple cutaneous approach, with small VY perianal plasties, ... Read more
SURGICAL TECHNIQUE Updated Apr 14, 2021 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2021;2(1):IJPS-02-1014 | Open Access
António Gentil Martins
This new technique is based on the principle that the sternum is a straight bone but that in Pectus Excavatus it is deformed with a deep localized anterior depression over the median and lower part of the sternum, giving it a cup shaped appearance, so requiring multiple osteotomies and not single one to really straightening the sternum. The aim is ... Read more
SURGICAL TECHNIQUE Updated Mar 19, 2021 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2021;2(1):IJPS-02-1013 | Open Access
António Gentil Martins
In some situations, as cancer or stenosis when a resection has to be performed, or in others like long gap esophageal atresia, there is the need to substitute a segment of the esophagus. With the standard techniques using the colon there is usually marked redundancy and kinking, as all the “graft” has to be used. We present a ... Read more
SURGICAL TECHNIQUE Updated Mar 12, 2021 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2021;2(1):IJPS-02-1012 | Open Access
Mohammad Al-Sayed Daboos
To know the risk factors of Birth injuries, the most common types of injuries, the causes, clinical presentations, helpful investigations and lines of treatment of these injuries. Birth injuries still remain more than 1% in live birth. The majority of birth injuries are minor and often unreported. Birth injuries may be so severe as to be fatal or leave the child ... Read more
REVIEW ARTICLE Updated Mar 05, 2021 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2021;2(1):IJPS-02-1011 | Open Access
Ashwin V Apte, Vinay Kumar Golandaj, Dharmendra, Prabuddh Godre, Shweta Anand and Krishanand
Background: Constipation in Indian children is on raising mode and most of it is functional; if search the figure in multiple literature constipation is a worldwide common problem in children. Developed and developing countries have equally distributed identified risk factors for constipation in both. The quality of life has affected in constipated patients and increases the mental stress ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Feb 18, 2021 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2020;1(2):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(2):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(2):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(2):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
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2020;1(1):IJPS-01-1004 | Open Access
Nasibova EM
The problem of premedication becomes especially significant in pediatric anesthesiology, since the change of environment associated with placing the child in a hospital, the absence of parents, unfamiliar faces - all this leads to a sharp arousal of the child, accompanied by significant changes in the activity of vital organs and systems.
Aim: Optimization of anesthetic benefits in ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jun 15, 2020 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2020;1(1):IJPS-01-1003 | Open Access
Noora Alshahwani, Tessa Robinson and Lisa VanHouwelingen
Purpose: This is an update of a recent review on the role of combination bowel preparation (mechanical bowel preparation with oral non-absorbable antibiotics) in reducing postoperative complications in colorectal surgery for adults and pediatrics.
Methods: We searched the literature in Medline, Embase and Cochrane databases for studies published after Oct 2015, comparing combination bowel preparation to oral ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated May 01, 2020 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2020;1(1):IJPS-01-1002 | Open Access
Beger Burhan, Sönmez Bülent, Tuncer Oguz, Mehmet Edip Akyol, Simsek Metin and Soysal Lokman
Background: Sacrococcygeal Teratoma (SCT) is a quite rare tumor yet is the most frequent congenital tumor type. Its incidence rate is reported to be 1 in every 35000-40000 live births. In this study, we assessed the techniques used in diagnosis and treatment of SCT patients in a pediatric surgery department. Materials and methods: This retrospective study included 14 SCT cases presented to ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Mar 04, 2020 PDF
Int J Pediatr Surg. 2020;1(1):IJPS-01-1001 | Open Access
Pardi Valerio, Bertocchini Arianna, Aloi Ivan Pietro, Simone Frediani, Martucci Cristina and Inserra Alessandro
Surgical excision of hyoid bone is the mainstay of thyroglossal duct cyst removal. To prevent recurrences, hyoid bone excision is required. Bone excision by cut - bone forceps may prove inaccurate and somewhat dangerous. Therefore, use of alternative methods has been advocated. The proposal of the study is to cut the body of the hyoid bone with the only electric ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jan 29, 2020 PDF