European Paediatric Surgeons' Association Survey on the Adherence to EAU/ESPU Guidelines in the Management of Undescended Testes.

Introduction:  The aim of this study was to assess the adherence to the European Association of Urology (EAU)/European Society for Pediatric Urology (ESPU) 2016 guidelines in the management of undescended testes (UDT).

Materials And Methods:  An online questionnaire was sent in 2023 to members of the European Paediatric Surgeons' Association (EUPSA).

Results:  Among 157 members, 46 and 44% perform orchidopexy before 12 and 18 months, respectively.

Omphalomesenteric Duct Remnant: A Rare and Unusual Cause of Intestinal Atresia.

Intestinal atresia is generally considered to result from mesenteric vascular disruptions during fetal life. This report describes an unusual case of ileal atresia, resulting from an omphalic ring closure anomaly and an omphalomesenteric duct (OMD) remnant. A 2-day-old male neonate presented with bilious vomiting and abdominal distension.

Smartphone Usage Among Doctors in the Clinical Setting in Two Culturally Distinct Countries: Cross-sectional Comparative Study.

Background: Smartphones and mobile applications have seen a surge in popularity in recent years, a pattern that has also been reflected in the health care system. Despite increased reliance among clinicians however, limited research has been conducted on the uptake and impact of smartphone usage in medical practice, especially outside the Western world.

Objective: This study aimed to identify the usage of smartphones and medical apps by doctors in the clinical setting in 2 culturally distinct countries: King Hamad University Hospital (KHUH), Bahrain and Queen Mary Hospital (QMH), Hong Kong.