Evaluating the Efficacy of Modified BeEAM(Bendamustine, Etoposide, Cytarabine, Melphalan) Regimen as Conditioning for Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation in Relapsed or Refractory Lymphoma: An Experience from Two Centers of a Developing Country.

High-dose chemotherapy followed by Autologous SCT (stem cell transplantation) is a treatment of choice for relapsed and refractory lymphoma. Due to cost, toxicity, and shortage of Carmustine, we decided to conduct a phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Bendamustine instead of Carmustine in a previously used BEAM-like protocol. :102 patients (median age,37) with Hodgkin(n=54) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma(n=48) were recruited and transplanted in two centers.

Evisceration of appendix via drain site - a rare complication in a child.

Introduction And Importance: Abdominal drains prevent fluid accumulation and help drain fluid (blood, pus). In recent years, abdominal drains have been used less frequently due to drain-associated complications, like infections, anastomotic leakage, and the potential for the evisceration of intra-abdominal organs on drain removal.

Case Presentation: We present a young female with evisceration of the appendix via the drain site, successfully managed by abdominal exploration and appendectomy.

Functional outcome of Hirschsprung's disease in children: A single center study at The Children's Hospital Lahore.

Aim: Hirschsprung's disease (HD) is a congenital bowel disorder resulting in functional dysmotility. Advancement in surgical techniques has improved outcomes, but recent studies have identified problems having significant impact on patient's quality of life. The aim of this study is to analyze postoperative functional outcome after definitive surgery for Hirschsprung's disease.

Burnout Among Postgraduate Residents Using Copenhagen Burnout Inventory.

Background: Generally, the healthcare workers have a stressful job and it includes both physical and mental stress. We conducted this study to determine the burnout among postgraduate residents (PGR's). .

Outcome Of Laparoscopic Percutaneous Extra Peritoneal Closure Versus Open Repair For Paediatric Inguinal Hernia.

Background: Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR) has many benefits like less frequency of metachronous contralateral hernias, minimum complications, comparatively less duration of operation and better cosmetic outcome as compared to the open technique. Objective of the study was to compare the outcome of laparoscopic percutaneous extra-peritoneal closure (LPEC) and open repair for paediatric inguinal hernia in terms of contralateral metachronous hernia, operative time and recurrence.

Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted at the Department of Paediatric Surgery, Children Hospital Lahore.

Correction to: 14 Years' experience of esophageal replacement surgeries.

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14 Years' experience of esophageal replacement surgeries.

Background: Esophageal replacement is a challenge to the therapeutic skills of surgeons and a technically demanding operation in the pediatric age group. Various conduits and routes have been described in the literature, each with their specific advantages and disadvantages. We carried out this retrospective study to share our experience of esophageal replacement.

A Rare Fetal Firearm Injury.

Firearm injury (FAI) in pregnant women is reported in the literature; however, no reference to date was found to address the neonatal abdominal surgery performed after maternal FAI. FAI during fetal life is extremely rare and very few cases have been reported. We present a report of a 37-week gestation newborn whose mother had an accidental FAI.

Ingested Metallic Spool: A Rare Cause of Acquired Tracheoesophageal Fistula.

Foreign body (FB) ingestion is a common problem in children. Prolonged impaction of FB in esophagus may result in tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). A 6-year-old girl presented with progressive dysphagia and recurrent chest infections.

Varied Presentation of Congenital Segmental Dilatation of the Intestine in Neonates: Report of Three Cases.

Congenital segmental dilatation (CSD) of the intestine is a rare developmental anomaly characterized by sharply demarcated dilatation of a gastrointestinal segment and may present with intestinal obstruction. We report three cases of CSD of the intestine in neonates with varied presentation. First patient was mistaken as pneumoperitoneum on abdominal radiograph, which led to initial abdominal drain placement.

Hernia of umbilical cord: report of three unusual cases.

Congenital hernia of umbilical cord is a less frequent entity in newborns and occasionally associated with other maladies. Herein, we report three unusual cases of hernia of umbilical cord. First case was associated with in-utero evisceration of entire small bowel through the presumably ruptured hernia of umbilical cord and other two cases had associated patent vitellointestinal duct (PVID).

Ileal duplication cyst causing recurrent abdominal pain and melena.

Alimentary tract duplications are rare congenital anomalies. The presentation depends on their anatomical location, size and other characteristics. The most common variety is small bowel cystic duplication.