A Novel Homozygous AMRH2 Gene Mutation in a Patient with Persistent Müllerian Duct Syndrome.

Persistent müllerian duct syndrome (PMDS) is characterized by the presence of müllerian duct derivatives in otherwise phenotypically normal males. Homozygous or compound heterozygous alterations in AMH or AMHR2 have been identified in approximately 88% of PMDS cases. We report on a male patient with bilateral undescended gonads, müllerian derivatives, and normal serum AMH levels.

Laparoscopic pyeloplasty for children with pelvic ureteric junction obstruction: an institutional experience.

Aims And Objectives: To give a report of 36 consecutive children who underwent laparoscopic Anderson-Hynes dismembered pyeloplasty by a single lead surgeon.

Patients And Methods: The diagnosis of pelviureteric junction obstruction was firmly established in all patients based on history, clinical examination, renal sonography and scintigraphy. Transperitoneal laparoscopic Anderson-Hynes pyeloplasty was performed in all the patients.

A safer way of suturing in Foker's technique.

Background/purpose: Foker's technique allows esophageal lengthening facilitating end to end anastomosis in long gap esophageal atresia. The problem faced with this technique is that the traction sutures cut through the tissues leading to re-operations. Our aim was to find a technique of suturing that will prevent the sutures from cutting through the esophagus.

An unusual variant of urethral duplication: an addition to the Effman classification.

A rare association of horseshoe kidney with pyelic fusion with crossed single ureter along with a rare unusual variant of complete urethral duplication is described. We review the available literature on this rare association and present its management.

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in children: a single-centre experience over 7 years.

Background: To evaluate 209 consecutive children who underwent laparoscopic hernia repair over a 7-year period. Technical details and clinical results are reported.

Materials And Methods: A total of 284 open internal rings were closed laparoscopically in 209 children (142 boys and 67 girls, aged 30 days to 15 years, mean 44 months).

Role of alpha adrenergic blocker in the management of posterior urethral valves.

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of Terazosin (alpha1 adrenergic blocker) on bladder emptying in children with posterior urethral valves.

Materials And Methods: Forty-two children with significant post void residual urine after valves ablation were placed on Terazosin ranging from 0.25 to 2 mg.

Posterior urethral valves: a single center experience over 7 years.

Purpose: To evaluate the outcome of management of 65 consecutive children with posterior urethral valves (PUV) using two techniques of valves ablation.

Methods: Retrospective review of 65 consecutive children with PUV managed over 7 years. There were two groups based on the methods of valves ablation: either Mohan's urethral valvotome for primary cases or electrocautery fulguration for patient with previous intervention.