Transhepatic ultrasound guided embolization as a successful novel technique in treatment of pediatric complex intrahepatic arterioportal fistula: a case report and review of the literature.

Introduction: Intrahepatic vascular shunts "IHVS" are abnormal communications between intra-hepatic vasculature involving the arterial, portal, or hepatic venous system. Arterio-portal fistula "APF" is an intrahepatic communication between the hepatic arterial system and the portal venous system without any communication with the systemic venous circulation. APF is considered a rare cause of portal hypertension and gastrointestinal bleeding in infancy.

Complicated urachal cyst in two pediatric patients: a case report.

Background: A urachal cyst has a rare incidence that has been reported as 1/5,000 live birth.

Case Presentation: We report two patients with a complicated urachal cyst, a 5-year-old female who presented to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain and a 3-year-old female presenting with abdominal pain and constipation. Upon laparoscopic exploration both patients had complicated urachal cysts which were adherent to the urinary bladder.

A report of two infant cases operated for jejunal duplication cyst associated with malrotation and volvulus.

Introduction: Both Enteric duplication and intestinal malrotation are concerning causes for intestinal obstruction in the pediatric age group and they very rarely coexist in the same patient.

Presentation Of Cases: We present 2 cases of previously healthy children, the first is a 4-month-old infant and the second is a 1.5-year-old boy, both presented with recurrent attacks of bilious vomiting that proved to be due to acute midgut volvulus caused by an enteric duplication cyst associated with intestinal malrotation.

Fetus in Fetu: Lessons Learned from a Large Multicenter Cohort Study.

Introduction:  Fetus in fetu (FIF) is an extremely rare condition of abnormal twinning during embryogenesis. Most publications are single case reports. We describe the combined experience of four large tertiary referral centers with FIF which were not previously reported or published, and thereby draw conclusions to establish criteria for the workup, diagnosis, and management including intraoperative risk.