SM Journal of Pediatric Surgery

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Choledochal Cyst: A Different Disease in Newborns and Infants

Choledochal Cysts (CC) is a rare entity with incidence of 1:10,000 - 1:150,000 live births and 4 times more common in females. CC in childhood frequently categorized into an “infantile” group (patients less than one year old) and “classical pediatric” (CP) group (age more than one year but less than 18). Infantile group differ markedly from classical pediatric group in their clinical presentation and pathological anatomy. Todani et al [1] have characterized the infantile CDCs as follows: (1) Cystic choledochal dilatation, (2) Abdominal mass with jaundice and acholic stools, (3) No symptomatic association with acute pancreatitis and (4) A low amylase level in bile.

Vijai Datta Upadhyaya¹*


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Cervical Ganglioneuroma in a Child

Ganglioneuroma is a rare, benign, non-invasive and neurogenic tumor. These tumours usually present as a slowly enlarging mass, predominantly in single form. Due to its rarity and the lack of specific signs and symptoms, it is often difficult to reach a definite diagnosis prior to pathological examination. We are presenting a case of 18 month old child who presented with a neck swelling of short duration, which was completely excised.

Hemonta Kr Dutta1*


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Do Medical Professionals Need Skill Development?

Not only a medical post-graduate, but also a medical graduate is a professional in all respects. What is required of a professional is skill, knowledge and professionalism.

Sushmita Bhatnagar¹*


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Prevention of Birth Defects: A Priority for Nations

Under the aegis of the United Nation’s Millennium Development Goal 4 (MDG 4), the global under five childhood mortality rate (U5MR) has declined from 12.7 million in 1990 to 6.3 million in 2013. But despite these gains, the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in 2013 was 4.6 million (74% of U5MR)

Hemonta Kr. Dutta¹*


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An Unusual Cause of Neonatal Intestinal Obstruction: Left Paraduodenal Hernia

Left paraduodenal hernia (LPDH) is a rare congenital anomaly usually diagnosed in adulthood. Less than 1% of all cases of small bowel obstruction are due to PDH. We present a case of LPDH in an 18-days-old female and emphasize on considering this uncommun diagnosis in newborns to prevent fatal complications.

S Ammar*, M Jallouli, H Zitouni, M Ben Dhaou, and R Mhiri