B Antao

..This study was designed to analyze the outcomes of rectal prolapse in children and to propose a pathway for the management of these cases in children...

..The authors suspect this is an underreported complication, which could be relevant in obtaining informed consent...

..The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and clinical impact of wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) in children...

..We report a neonate with this combination of rare congenital anomalies. These associated malformations can have major implications in terms of resuscitation, diagnosis and surgical management, which are discussed...

..Repetitive eructation can be distressing and its management can be difficult and challenging. This report highlights this problem in two adolescent children with a comprehensive review and discussion of its etio-pathogenesis...

..The clinical presentation and importance of making an accurate diagnosis and confirmation of any associated visceral injury before definitive surgery is highlighted...

..We report our experience of a laparoscopic antegrade continence enema procedure and describe a simple approach to this procedure using a two-port technique...

..Accurate assessment is not always easy. This retrospective review was undertaken to determine whether intravenous urography (IVU) in combination with a DMSA renal scan provides significant additional information...

..We describe a simple and reliable technique of insertion of testicular prostheses that provides a good cosmetic outcome and could potentially minimise complications...

..The most common cause for recurrence is improper or inadequate fixation. We describe a simple and effective method using a four point fixation, which is likely to prevent testicular torsion recurrences...

..This case report discusses the clinical presentation and management of a very unusual case of an eyeliner pencil ingested by a child that perforated the stomach and diaphragm, causing empyema...

..We describe our initial experience using laparoscopy with a transanal coloanal anastomosis as described by Rintala and Lindhal for HD...

..The authors present recommendations for the diagnostic work-up, which may increase the diagnostic potential and avoid unnecessary delays in the diagnosis and management of H fistula...

..We report a case of H-type fistula in a 13-year-old girl that was detected incidentally during investigations for achalasia cardia...

..The aim of this study is to evaluate the medium-term outcomes after EG in a pediatric patient population...

..With advances in neonatal intensive care and management there has been a significant decrease in mortality rates of neonates with intestinal obstruction...

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..Alimemazine (trimeprazine, Vallergan; Castlemead, Herts, UK) is a phenothiazine derivative histamine(1) antagonist, which anecdotally relieves the retching symptoms...

..The authors describe a child with persistent congenital chyloperitoneum treated successfully with the application of fibrin glue and recommend this as an effective alternative to traditional approaches...