Thyroglossal duct cyst: Factors affecting cosmetic outcome and recurrence.

Background: Thyroglossal duct cyst (TDC) is the most common congenital abnormality in the neck in children. The purpose of this study was to perform a comprehensive review of all cases of TDC surgically treated at a single institution and to evaluate the factors that influence the rate of recurrence, and the aesthetic outcome of the surgery on follow up.

Methods: All cases of TDC surgically treated at the Department of Pediatric Surgery at Meyer Hospital from January 2005 to December 2016 were selected.

Pectus Carinatum: a non-invasive and objective measurement of severity.

To date, standard methods for assessing the severity of chest wall deformities are mostly linked to X-ray and CT scans. However, the use of radiations limits their use when there is a need to monitor the development of the pathology over time. This is particularly important when dealing with patients suffering from Pectus Carinatum, whose treatment mainly requires the use of corrective braces and a systematic supervision.

Customized Cutting Template to Assist Sternotomy in Pectus Arcuatum.

Purpose: Pectus arcuatum is an anterior chest wall deformity that requires transverse wedge sternotomy. Determining and delivering the correct cutting angle are crucial for successful correction. This report describes the early clinical experience with a novel cutting template technology able to deliver the optimal cutting angle.

Long-term intestinal bleeding in a child: a rare case of heterotopic gastric mucosa in the jejunum.

We report a rare case of heterotopic gastric mucosa presenting in a jejunal polyp of a 9-year-old girl, diagnosed with capsule endoscopy and laparoscopic exploration, after a 15-month history of lower gastrointestinal bleeding and anaemia. During surgery, the jejunal segment containing the polyp was resected and pathological examination revealed a polyp with gastric heterotopia. Heterotopic gastric mucosa is a rare pathology characterised by the presence of gastric mucosa outside of the stomach.