A Fix for a Scalp Varix! A Rare Case of Cirsoid Aneurysm in a Child.

Cirsoid aneurysm (CA) is a rare arteriovenous fistula of the scalp. There exists scant literature on the incidence and approach to CA in children. We describe a case of CA in a 7-year-old boy which was diagnosed by angiography and managed with angiographic embolization followed by surgical excision.

Esophageal perforations due to foreign body impaction in children.

Aims: The treatment of perforating esophageal foreign body impaction (FBI) is complex and unclear. We present the outcome of surgical treatment of esophageal perforations due to FBI in children along with a management algorithm.

Methods: During a period of 7 years, 7 cases of esophageal perforations due to foreign body (FB) ingestion were referred to our unit.