External phallopexy: A revisited technique and algorithm for simple management of buried penis.

Introduction: Buried penis (BP) is a distressing condition for both the child and his caregivers. A lot of techniques are available for the management of such condition. External phallopexy represents a simple technique designed for selected cases.

Histopathological perspective of the pulled-through colon in Hirschsprung disease: Impact on clinical outcome.

Background: The outcome in HD has not been always satisfactory even after a technically sound operation.

Purpose: To define the characteristic histopathological features of the pulled-through colon in patients with HD, and it is impact on clinical outcome.

Patients And Methods: The study included patients with HD who underwent surgical repair between 2010 through 2016.

Colonic replacement of the esophagus: towards standardization of the technique.

Since we have started colonic replacement of the esophagus in children, several successive modifications have led to evolution of the surgical technique aiming to decrease complications and achieve the best functional outcome. Currently, our surgical group has reached a single standardized technique that has been applied to all cases included in this report. A colonic flap (including the transverse colon) is prepared based on the left colic vessels.

Anatomical alterations following the 'PSARP' procedure: Correlating MRI findings with continence scores.

Purpose: To identify anatomical aberrations following PSARP procedure by using MRI, while correlating MRI findings to clinical outcome.

Patients And Methods: Between January 2014 and December 2017, we conducted our study on male patients with rectourethral fistula who underwent PSARP. Postoperative pelvic MRI studies were performed and correlated to their clinical continence scores (Rintala, and Krickenbeck classification).

The Currarino triad: What pediatric surgeons need to know.

Purpose: We report our experience in managing a group of patients with Currarino syndrome, highlighting diagnostic challenges, surgical techniques, in addition to a review of current neurosurgical options.

Patients And Methods: The study included patients with Currarino syndrome who presented to our pediatric surgery department during the period 2010 through 2016. The 'sacral scimitar' in plain X-ray provided the clue for the diagnosis; while MRI examination was essential to define the nature of the presacral mass and associated spinal anomalies.

The radiological assessment of colonic replacement of the esophagus in children: A review of 43 cases.

Purpose: To define the characteristic radiological features following colonic replacement of the esophagus in children.

Materials And Methods: The upper gastro-intestinal contrast studies of 43 patients who underwent colonic replacement of the esophagus at our pediatric surgery unit were available for analysis. UGI contrast studies were performed routinely in the post-surgical period in 17 cases (first asymptomatic group), while the rest of contrast studies (26) belonged to a second group of out-patients complaining of dysphagia (18) or dyspepsia (8) following colonic replacement of the esophagus.