Determinants Of Bowel Resection In Childhood Intussusception.

Background: Intussusception is an acute surgical emergency and one of the most common causes of acute abdomen in early paediatric age group with peak incidence between 3 months to 3 years. It is considered the most common cause of intestinal obstruction in first two years of life. Early diagnosis and management may prevent major complications of bowel ischemia and necrosis thus avoiding morbidity and mortality.

Gastric Duplication Cyst: A Rare Congenital Anomaly Causing Gastric Outlet Obstruction.

Gastrointestinal duplication cyst is a rare congenital anomaly with a reported incidence of 1 in 4500 live births. Any part of gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus can be affected with this anomaly. Among gastrointestinal tract duplications, gastric duplication cyst is extremely rare (2- 9%).

Primary Iliopsoas Abscess in a Neonate.

Iliopsoas abscess (IPA) is rare in children but exceptional in neonates. Fewer than 30 cases have been reported in literature. We present a case of 11-day neonate who was brought with left inguinal swelling along with significantly raised white cell count and positive C-reactive protein (CRP).

Aphallia: A Very Rare Congenital Anomaly, With Associated Genitourinary And Ano-Rectal Malformation.

Aphallia or penile agenesis is very rare congenital anomaly of unknown cause occurring 1 in 30 million live births. Very little has been written in literature about aphallia. There is absent phallus and urethra may open abnormally in perineum or into rectum posing various surgical, social and psychological implications as the child grows.