International Consensus Statement on the Radiological Evaluation of Dysraphic Malformations of the Spine and Spinal Cord.

Dysraphic malformations of the spine and spinal cord (DMSSC) represent a spectrum of common congenital anomalies typically (though not exclusively) affecting the lower spinal segments. These may be responsible for varying degrees of neurologic, orthopedic, and urologic morbidity. With advances in neuroimaging, it is now possible to better diagnose and evaluate these disorders both prenatally and postnatally.

Patterns of spinal cord malformation in cloacal exstrophy.

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and spectrum of spinal dysraphism in a cohort of children with cloacal exstrophy (CEX) using MRI.

Methods: Children with CEX presenting between 1999 and 2019 with baseline spinal MRI were included. The images were reviewed in consensus to assess the type of dysraphism.

Measured gap length and outcomes in oesophageal atresia.

Aims: Oesophageal atresia (OA) with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (TOF) is the most common congenital anomaly of the oesophagus. There is limited literature suggesting a linear relationship between increasing gap length and the incidence of all major complications. We sought to assess whether measured gap length at the time of surgery was related to outcomes in our patients.

Ibuprofen-induced papillary necrosis causing bilateral ureteric obstruction.

Ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is the mainstay in the management of pain and fever in children. In most children, ibuprofen is well tolerated and does not produce significant adverse effects. We report a case of acute papillary necrosis causing bilateral ureteric obstruction induced by ibuprofen.

Transpubic radical prostatectomy: a novel approach for rhabdomyosarcoma of the prostate in children.

Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common soft tissue sarcoma, representing 10-15% of all malignant solid tumours in children and can occur in any site. The prognosis for rhabdomyosarcoma of the prostate has improved significantly in the last few decades. The management involves a combination of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery.