Colostomy in children--an evaluation of acceptance among mothers and caregivers in a developing country.

Background: Colostomy is a common procedure performed in children, mostly for anorectal malformation and Hirschsprung's disease. However, acceptance by parents in developing countries is thought to be poor.

Methods: A prospective evaluation was done to determine the acceptability of colostomy among parents and caregivers, and their attitude towards colostomy in their children.

Symptomatic vitelline duct anomalies in children.

A wide variety of anomalies may occur as a result of the vitelline duct (VD) failing to obliterate completely. Most reports on symptomatic VD focus on Meckel's diverticulum, while other anomalies are given little attention. A retrospective review was conducted at our institution.

Complications of scalp vein infusion in infants.

The scalp vein is an invaluable route for venous access in infants. Complications are rarely reported.