Background: Duodenal and pyloric web (DW/PW) can present at any age, symptoms depend upon the location of the web along with the presence and size of the opening in the web. The surgical management is not straightforward always. Here, in this study, we aim to assess clinical characteristics, management, and outcome of children with DW/PW. Materials and Methodology: This was a retrospective study from 2005 to 2019, and data were collected from record registers. All children of DW/PW presented between this duration were included in this study. Results: A total of 45 patients (age range = 1 day to 11 years) included in the study, 40 had DW while 5 had PW. Seven patients were diagnosed antenatally and 20 patients had associated congenital anomalies. Most patients presented with vomiting either bilious or nonbilious. Plain X-ray was sufficient for the diagnosis in 60% of patients, the rest diagnosed on contrast study. The web excision and pyloroplasty were done for PW. The web excision and Heineke-Mikulicz type enteroplasty was the preferred surgery for DW but some patients were required Kimura's duodeno-duodenostomy. For postoperative nutrition, enteral feeding was established through the placement of a feeding tube beyond anastomosis. Ten patients died due to septicemia and associated anomalies. Four patients had a minor leak which was managed by conservative means. Four patients required redo surgery, adhesive obstruction was the most common indication. During follow-up, all 35 patients were doing well with no major complaints. Conclusion: DW/PW has different presentations as compared to other intestinal atresia and can present at any age. A contrast study confirms the diagnosis when plain X-ray is inconclusive. Associated anomalies and septicemia are the poor prognostic indicators. Postoperative enteral feeding helps in maintaining adequate nutrition and improves the outcome even in children with a minor anastomotic leak.

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Aims: The mediastinum is the second common site of origin of pediatric neuroblastic tumors. Primary thoracic neuroblastoma (NB) is considered to be a site with favorable outcome and is reported to have a better prognosis than the other sites of origin. This is an observational study on our experience in the management of children with primary thoracic neuroblastic tumors. Materials and Methods: A retrospective observational review of the medical records of all the children treated for primary thoracic neuroblastic tumors including NB, ganglioneuroblastoma, and ganglioneuroma over a period of 8 years from January 2011 to December 2018 at our Institute was performed. We analyzed the factors including age, stage, histology, symptoms at presentation, surgical management, adjuvant treatment, and the 2-year survival of patients. Results: A total of 23 cases of primary thoracic neuroblastic tumors were identified during the study period. Ten patients had Stage III disease (43%), six had Stage IV (26%), four had Stage II, and three patients had Stage I. A total of four children (17%) died during the study period. A total of 13 children underwent complete excision of the tumor. Conclusion: In this retrospective review, we have observed that the mediastinal site of origin alone did not uniformly confer an excellent prognosis for all the patients. While the patients with lower stage tumors, favorable biological profile, and infants had excellent prognosis, in another small subset of patients with undifferentiated histology, the prognosis was guarded with an increased risk of recurrence. The clinical presentation with pleural effusion and compression of the airway at the time of presentation was associated with poor outcome.

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Conjoined pygopagus accounts for about 17% of all conjoined twins and commonly share the gluteal region, terminal spine, lower gastrointestinal, urological, and reproductive tracts. This makes their separation a very challenging task. We report herein pygopagus twins who had minimal fusion in coccygeal region and could be separated without a complicated procedure. The case is being reported to add to the literature and emphasize that simple fusion in conjoined twins can be relatively easy to manage.

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Introduction: Laparoscopic anorectoplasty (LAARP) is useful for the management of rectoprostatic urethral fistula (RPUF), due to easier rectal mobilization, avoidance of posterior sagittal muscular incision, and shorter hospital stay. However, its role in rectobulbar urethral fistula (RBUF) is still debated as there is a chance of urethral diverticulum (UD), due to incomplete dissection. Laparoscopy-assisted modified posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (LAMPSARP) utilizes advantages of LAARP combined with fistula dissection using small sagittal incision preserving puborectalis. The present study compares the results of LAMPSARP with LAARP for correction of RBUF associated with anorectal malformations (ARMs). Materials and Methods: All male ARM with RBUF presenting in a tertiary center in Central India (January 2014–January 2016) were included. Low male ARM, RPUF, rectovesical fistula, and congenital pouch colon were excluded. They were randomized into LAARP and LAMPSARP groups. Complications were assessed in terms of anal stenosis, mucosal prolapse, and UD. Kelly's scoring and Krickenbeck scoring were used to assess continence, and visible anal cosmesis scale (VACS) was used to assess wanal cosmesis. Results were statistically analyzed using a comparison of means and 2 × 2 contingency tables. Results: Fifty-six colostomized patients with RBUF (26 LAARP, 30 LAMPSARP) were included. Mean operative duration in the LAARP group and LAMPSARP group was 42 ± 10 min and 56 ± 12 min, respectively (P < 0.0001). On mean follow-up of 4.5 years, mucosal prolapse (53.9%) and UD (15.38%) were significantly higher in LAARP group, while anal stenosis was similar. All three, Kelly's score, Krickenbeck score, and VACS, were better (P < 0.05) in the LAMPSARP group. Conclusion: Laparoscopy-assisted modified posterior sagittal approach is better for RBUF and offers better surgical outcome.

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Aim: The aim is to study the impact of nutritional status on outcomes and treatment-related complications in patients of neuroblastoma. Materials and Methods: Anthropometry (height, weight, weight for height [in <5 years], mid-arm circumference [MAC] [in <5 years], and body mass index [BMI]), hemoglobin level, and serum albumin level were recorded. Results: Twenty-four neuroblastoma patients, 16 males and 8 females, with a mean age of 42.7 months were treated and followed up over a period of 0.03–170 months. Of 24 patients, 16 survived (complete response - 9, partial response - 2, no response - 2, progressive disease - 3). Height <2 standard deviation [SD] was seen in 12.5% (3/24). Mortality and complications were found in 66.7% (2/3) and 100% (3/3), respectively. Weight <2SD was seen in 37.5% (9/24). Mortality and complications were found in 33.3% (3/9) and 67% (6/9), respectively. Weight for height <2 SD was seen in 35% (7/20). Mortality and complications were found in 42.9% (3/7) and 71.4% (5/7), respectively. MAC <2 SD was seen in 15.8% (3/19). Mortality and complications were found in 66.7% (2/3) and 66.7% (2/3). BMI <2SD was seen in 29.2% (7/24). Mortality and complications were found in 42.8% (3/7) and 28.6% (2/7). Anemia was seen in 62.5% (15/24), of which nine survived. Complications were seen in 58.3% (14/24) (P = 0.001). Hypoproteinemia was seen in 20.8% (5/24). Mortality and complications were 40% (2/5) and 80% (4/5). Conclusion: Neuroblastoma has poor outcome in Indian children, and there does not appear to be a major role played by nutrition in determining the response to treatment and survival.

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Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the surgical outcome of ileostomy closure at low body weight (<1500 g) and to find any differences in complications and growth of infants whose ileostomy was reversed early (4–6 weeks) versus late (8–10 weeks). Methods: A prospective comparative study was conducted on patients who underwent ileostomy reversal created for necrotizing enterocolitis from January 2017 to December 2019. The patients were divided into two groups: group 1 (early ileostomy closure) between 4 and 6 weeks and Group 2 (late closure) between 8 and 10 weeks. The primary outcome was expressed as the presence of anastomotic leak, obstruction, perforation, wound infection, sepsis, and death. Results: A cohort of 31 patients with 16 patients in Group 1 and 15 in Group 2 were studied. The mean duration between ostomy creation and reversal was 5.1 ± 0.63 weeks in Group 1 and 8.9 ± 0.66 weeks in Group 2. The mean weight at reversal was 1435.5 ± 163.8 g for patients in Group 1 and 1405 ± 99.93 g for patients in Group 2. Weight gain at 90 days in Group 1 was 895 ± 85.2 g and in Group 2 was 455 ± 34.6 g, which was statistically significant (P < 0.00001). Parenteral nutrition, ability to reach full enteral nutrition, and total ventilator days, mortality rate, and complications were not statistically different between the groups. The overall survival rate was 87.27%. Conclusions: Ileostomy reversal at a lower weight and within 6 weeks was not associated with an increased risk of complications. Early stoma reversal may help in weight gain.

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Hair tourniquet syndrome (HTS) is a condition, where a strand of hair encircles the base of an appendage. We report a rare case of HTS of the uvula and review relevant literature.

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Introduction: Associated congenital anomalies, operative structural injury, and postoperative neurovesical dysfunction combine to cause urinary retention in children with a history of surgery for anorectal malformation (ARM). Aim: To study the presentation and management of urinary retention in patients with a history of ARM surgery. Methodology: Retrospective study. Results and Discussion: Twenty-five children presented with urinary retention with a history of ARM surgery performed elsewhere. There were 17 males (high – 14, intermediate – 2, and low – 1) and 8 females (cloaca). Sixteen children had an abnormal spine. Eight children had urethral injury (total transection – 3) and three had a large residual rectal stump. 41/48 renal units were dilated and 27 refluxing. Seventeen children had abnormal estimated glomerular filtration rate and five had undergone urinary diversion. Management: Definitive surgical management was individualized, the most pertinent consideration being whether normal voiding would be feasible or whether a continent low pressure urinary reservoir with clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) would be a safer option. Operative management included excision of the rectal stump (3), urethral reconstruction (2), bladder augmentation (17), Mitrofanoff port (22), bladder neck closure (2), and antireflux surgery (13). Follow-up estimated glomerular filtration rate had improved/normalized in all but two patients. HUN resolved/improved in all and 25/27 refluxing units ceased refluxing. All are socially continent with ten voiding normally and the rest on CIC. Conclusion: Urinary retention after ARM surgery is multifactorial and requires prompt recognition and possibly urinary diversion. Final reconstruction aims at achieving continence with safe upper tracts. Urethral voiding is possible in the selected cases.

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Background: Adrenocortical tumors are rare tumors in children with a paucity of outcome data, especially in a resource-challenged setting. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study was conducted to evaluate the presentation, management, and outcomes of children with adrenocortical tumors who presented to our institute from January 1992 to December 2019. Results: During the study period, 28 children were included. Adenoma was present in nine children and the remaining 19 children had adrenocortical carcinoma. The median age of presentation was 48 months. Nearly half of the children with carcinomas presented with a mass compared to only 10% adenomas (P = 0.049). Virilization was present in 60% of the patients and in most cases was associated with Cushingoid features. Three children (15.7%) had metastasis at presentation. All children underwent surgical excision with a spill in 6 and gross residue in two patients. Recurrence was observed in five patients after a mean duration of 11.8 months. The 4-year overall survival and event-free survival were 100% in patients with adenomas compared to 75% and 44%, respectively, in carcinoma. Children who underwent complete surgical excision without any spill had a relatively favorable outcome. Conclusion: Adrenocortical tumors are uncommon tumors in children. Adenomas have a favorable outcome. There was no disease-free survival in incompletely resected or metastatic tumors. Tumor spill may also have an adverse outcome in completely resected tumors.

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Background: Differentiation of neonatal cholestasis into neonatal hepatitis (NH) and extrahepatic biliary atresia (EHBA) is essential to formulate the treatment plan; promptness is indispensable for optimal outcomes. The clinical and nonoperative algorithms lack precision; the gold standard investigations (liver biopsy or per-operative cholangiogram) are invasive. There is a need for a noninvasive test which is both, sensitive and specific and has a high likelihood ratio. Aim: To study the (diagnostic) role of matrix metalloproteinase 7 (MMP-7) as a serum biomarker to differentiate between EHBA and NH and evaluate the prognostic significance in EHBA based on its correlation with liver histopathology and serological predictors of liver fibrosis – Aspartate-to-Platelet Ratio Index (APRI) and Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4). Materials and Methods: This was a prospective study conducted upon patients of neonatal cholestasis presenting with acholic stools (n = 46) with equal number of controls (n = 45) with no liver pathology. Observational parametric included disease-specific workup and serum MMP-7 levels (all participants); liver biopsyl and APRI-FIB-4 (EHBA). Results: (Diagnostic) Serum MMP-7 levels were significantly elevated in EHBA (n = 25; 28 ng/mL) as compared to those in NH (n = 21; 1.88 ng/mL) and normal infants (n = 45; 1.2 ng/mL) (P < 0.001 for both). Serum cutoff at 4.99 ng/mL differentiated EHBA-NH with a high sensitivity (96%), specificity (90.5%), and a negative predictive value (95%), with the number needed to misdiagnose being 23. (Prognostic) Inflammatory activity and fibrosis-stage on liver histopathology (METAVIR-and-Ishak scores) correlated with MMP-7 levels. APRI and FIB-4 scores also depicted a strong correlation with each other, age of the patient, and liver fibrosis. Conclusions: MMP-7 has a diagnostic value in differentiating EHBA from NH and may also be used as a prognostic biomarker in the follow-up of these patients. MMP-7 levels in controls may be used as a baseline for future studies.

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Context: Elective intestinal anastomosis is a frequently used surgical procedure in pediatric surgery. Aims: This study aimed to compare postoperative complications and hospital stay in children who underwent ileostomy closure with early feeding in the 1^st 24 h versus those in whom the oral route was initiated traditionally. Settings and Design: Observational, comparative, cross-sectional, ambispective, and single-center study that included pediatric patients who had undergone ileostomy closure from January 2017 to August 2019. Materials and Methods: Data were analyzed in SPSS. Statistical analysis was used: the variables were analyzed using the Chi-square test or Fisher's exact test when the former could not be applied. Results: They were divided into the following two groups: group 1 included patients who started the oral route early (n = 25) and Group 2 included patients who started the oral route late (n = 20). The average in-hospital stay for Group 1 was 5.48 days and that for Group 2 was 8.35 days. In Group 1, the oral route was started with a mean of 9.32 h and in Group 2 at 146.4 h. Those in Group 1 at 32.9 h presented their first evacuation and Group 2 at 131.45 h. Group 1 reached their normal diet on average at 79.96 h and Group 2 at 172.8 h. Conclusions: This comparison between early oral feeding and traditional oral feeding suggests that various benefits exist when enteral nutrition is initiated early after ileostomy closure in pediatric patients. The benefits and importance of initiating early oral feeding in adults have been reported, but there are few studies on pediatric populations

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Context: Optimum preoperative fasting is imperative for the prevention of aspiration in pediatric patients. The current guidelines advocate 2-4-6 rule for the same. However, direct supervision is lacking in large volume centers. Aims: Thus, we aimed to determine the fasting compliance of children preoperatively and to ascertain whether parents understood the significance and purpose of optimum fasting. Materials and Methods: Design - A prospective questionnaire-based study regarding preoperative fasting was performed in pediatric patients aged 1–10 years scheduled for “day care surgery” or “same day admission surgery” over 12 weeks. Thereafter, parental awareness drive was carried out, and a re-audit was performed with a questionnaire in the next cohort of patients. Results: The number of patients in the pre and postcounseling groups were 98 and 99. Thirteen percent of the patients were optimally fasted for solids initially. Re-audit confirmed compliance increased to 46%. Patients fasting adequately (2–3 h) for clear fluids increased from 22.4% to 51.5% postcounseling. The number for optimally breast-fed children increased postaudit (23.1%–39.1%). Consequent to the drive, parental awareness increased and 49.5% parents knew that only plain water was permitted during fasting. Number of parents considering preoperative fasting important increased from 39.8% to 79.7%. Initially, 27.6% of the parents did not know the reason for fasting, which reduced to 3% postaudit. Conclusion: Parents are misinformed and ignorant about optimum preoperative fasting. Adequate education and awareness to improve their knowledge was associated with increased compliance for optimal fasting.

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Background: There has been a dramatic effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on the daily health-care services. The era of physical consultations is slowly being replaced with teleconsultation, and this current pandemic has tipped the scales further. This study highlights the preliminary experience in providing teleconsultation to pediatric surgical patients at a tertiary care hospital in north India. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis of the electronic medical record system records of the patients undergoing teleconsultation at the authors' department between the June 26, 2020 and the September 26, 2020 was performed. The data were categorized on the basis of the type of consultation (urgent, semi-urgent, or routine) and the type of intervention. A comparison with the data from the corresponding months of 2019 was also performed. Results: A total of 261 teleconsultations were conducted during the study period, with a success rate of 69% (181/261). Of these, 96% (171/178) were follow-up patients and 56% (99/178) presented with genitourinary complaints. After triaging, only 10% (18/178) of the patients required urgent medical/surgical attention. Conclusion: In the current as well as postpandemic phase, teleconsultation can act as a potent triaging tool and can help in better utilization of resources alongside helping in the maintenance of social distancing by decreasing the number of physical visits to the hospital.

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Background: In children with anorectal malformations (ARM), the vertical fibres of the striated muscle complex (SMC) are believed to be located within the limits of the anal dimple (AD). Methods: Forty five cases of ARM underwent posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP), median age 8.5 months. During PSARP the anterior, posterior limits and midpoint of the AD and SMC were marked. The location of AD was correlated with SMC. Results: A 'well developed' AD and SMC was seen in 80 % and 86.7 % patients respectively. The mean width of the AD and SMC was more in females than in males (20.96 vs. 18.98 mm and 14.24mm vs. 13.45mm respectively). In 36 cases (80 %), across the spectrum of ARM, the SMC was posterior in relation to the AD. In 7 cases (15.5 %) it correlated in position with the AD and in 2 cases (4.44 %), it was anterior to the AD. Conclusions: In the majority of cases AD and SMC were 'well developed' and the location of the SMC does not correlate with that of the AD. This has significant practical value in the important step of optimizing the placement of the rectum through the center of the SMC during repair.

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Aims: We aimed to compare the external jugular vein (EJV) cutdown technique with the percutaneous technique for difficulties in insertion, maintenance, and other complications of chemoport placement in children. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study was carried out in children who underwent chemoport insertion between January 2007 and December 2019 either by EJV cutdown or percutaneous technique in the department of pediatric surgery at a tertiary center. All children aged <18 years undergoing chemoport insertion by EJV cutdown or percutaneous technique were included in the study. Data collected included the indication, procedure time, early and late complications, and the time to removal of chemoport. Results: There was no significant difference between the EJV group and the percutaneous group in terms of the time taken for chemoport placement (40.9 ± 7.6 min vs. 37.6 ± 18.9 min; P = 0.14), failure to cannulate (one vs. six; P = 0.05), and the mean chemoport indwelling days (816.8 ± 729.2 days vs. 854.5 ± 705.1 days; P = 0.73). The chemoport placement by EJV cutdown method was found to have significantly fewer overall complications (4 vs. 14; P = 0.01) and a lesser rate of premature chemoport removal (4 vs. 12; P = 0.04) compared to the percutaneous group. Conclusions: Chemoport placement by the EJV cutdown was found to have fewer port-related complications and a lesser rate of premature chemoport removal compared to the percutaneous technique. The time taken for port placement and the mean chemoport-indwelling days were similar in both techniques.

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Purpose: The aim of this study is to report surgical outcomes of the neonates who have undergone various surgical procedures. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective study, 39 neonates who have undergone a surgical procedure in Mogadishu Somalia Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Training and Research Hospital, between October 2018 and March 2019 were included. Data regarding age, gender, diagnosis, surgical procedure, length of hospital stay, mortality, and cause of mortality were recorded. Results: Of 39 neonates, 12 were female (30.7%) and 27 were male (69.3%). The mean age of the neonates at admission was 7.7 ± 7.6 days (1–30 days) days. The most common diagnoses were anal atresia (n = 12, 30.8%), esophageal atresia (n = 9, 23.1%), and pyloric stenosis (n = 5, 12.8%). The most common surgical procedures were colostomy creation (n = 10, 25.6%), esophageal anastomosis (n = 9, 20.5%), primary closure of anterior abdominal wall defects including bladder exstrophy (n = 6, 15.4%), and pyloromyotomy (n = 5, 12.8%). Mortality rate was 17.9%, and mortality causes were sepsis (n = 4, 57.1%) and congenital heart disease (n = 3, 42.9%). Neonates with the highest mortality by underlying primary surgical diagnosis were esophageal atresia (n=4, 57.1%). Conclusion: The mortality rate from the surgical procedures of the neonates in Somalia is extremely high when compared with the developed countries. Employment of experienced pediatric surgeons and well-trained nurses, strict attention to the sanitary measures and shortening the time from birth to presentation might improve the surgical outcomes of the neonates in Somalia.

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Introduction: This study assessed the long-term survival and the prognostic variables affecting survival following pulmonary metastasectomy (PM) secondary to childhood solid tumors. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis was done on 22 children who underwent PM for solid tumors between January 2007 and February 2020. The overall survival (OS) and event-free survival (EFS) at the end of the study period were noted. Tumor histology, completeness of resection, disease-free interval, laterality, location, number, and size of lung nodules were assessed for their significance in contributing to survival. Results: High-grade osteosarcoma (54.5%), followed by Wilms' tumor (18.2%), was the most common histological types. Unilateral nodules (59.1%) situated in a peripheral, sub-pleural location (91%) were the most common presentation. Pleural extension was noted in 12 (54.5%) patients. Synchronous pulmonary metastases were noted in 12 (54.5%) patients. Two developed metastases while undergoing chemotherapy and eight after the completion of therapy. The EFS and OS were both 31.8% at a median follow-up of 15.5 months (range 3–129 months). The median time required for an event to occur was 4 months (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.4, 6.6 months) and median post-PM survival interval was 17 months (95% CI: 6.6, 27.4 months). Significant association was noted between preoperative tumor response to chemotherapy (P = 0.002) and survival. Conclusion: PM can improve survival in a select group of children with metastatic solid tumors. Favorable tumor response to chemotherapy was found to be a significant prognostic factors influencing survival.

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We report an infant reared as a girl who presented with ambiguous genitalia and urine coming per rectum. On examination, she had minimal clitoromegaly with labial fusion and Y urethral duplication. On investigations, genetic, metabolic, and endocrine causes for disorder of sexual differentiation were ruled out. This girl was operated via a posterior sagittal approach. This case was unique in that the urogenital sinus was deviated posteriorly and opened in the anterior rectal wall and the accessory urethra opened in clitoris, along with ambiguity of external genitalia, thus making it a rare variant of the posterior cloaca. The diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion in clinician and a meticulous examination of the external genitalia. Very little literature is available for this rare anomaly. Few reports have classified them as female pseudohermaphroditism with cloacal and urogenital sinus defects. Hence, we hereby discuss and review the literature for previously reported cases.

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Duodenal injury following blunt abdominal trauma is extremely rare in children and many times, it has delayed presentation, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. A patient with complete duodenal transaction is a surgical challenge and management involves the time of presentation and extent of visceral damage. A 10-year-old boy was brought with features of bowel perforation after road traffic accident and underwent emergency laparotomy which revealed complete transaction of duodenum at D1 and D2 and pyloroduodenal junction extending toward lesser curvature. Primary closure of pyloroduodenal junction and D1–D2 was done with omental patch along with triple tube decompression (cholecystostomy, gastrostomy, and jejunostomy). The patient had an uneventful recovery. Primary closure of disturbed ends with triple diversion is a safe approach in young children with complete duodenal transaction in absence of gross peritoneal contamination and early presentation.

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Anorectal malformations (ARMs) are one of the common congenital gastrointestinal malformations with a prevalence of 0.2–0.6/1000 live births. There are only a few reported cases of familial ARMs in literature suggesting different patterns of inheritance. Among them, isolated ARMs in monozygotic twins are quite rare with significant male preponderance. Most of these ARMs are either of intermediate or low anomaly type. We reported two pairs of male monozygotic isolated ARMs from a tertiary care hospital in India and reviewed the literature in details adding to the total of nine pairs of twins till date.

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Background: There are conflicting reports for the management of severe posterior urethral valve (PUV) after ablation. The primary objective was to assess the renal outcomes using the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and secondary outcomes in severe PUVs who underwent early partially diverting reduction ureterostomy (PDRU) and a delayed undiversion protocol. Materials and Methods: This 10-year retrospective study reviewed the records of 1094 boys with PUV, where severe PUV cases were treated with early PDRU (324 surgeries). We then analyzed those patients who completed the early diversion and delayed undiversion protocol. The long-term renal outcomes using eGFR and antero-posterior diameter (APD) were compared at various time points using appropriate statistical methods. Results: Of the 171 severe PUV patients who underwent PDRU, 31 completed undiversion and 26 (47 renal units) were analyzed after exclusions. The mean age (standard deviation) at presentation was 1.46 ± 4.1 months. Thirty-two units were refluxing and 15 were nonrefluxing megaureters. PDRU was closed at a mean age of 3.9 years and had a mean duration of follow-up of 6.4 years. The mean eGFR increased from a minimum of 10.78 ± 10.25 at baseline and remained stable at 28.69 ± 18.89 after closure of both stoma. Similarly, mean APD decreased from 12.07 ± 6.79 at the diagnosis to 7.00 ± 6.20. Three patients (3 renal units) required revision of the stoma for stenosis and 1 patient had a parastomal hernia that was repaired at the time of undiversion. Conclusions: In severe PUVs, early PDRU with delayed undiversion is a reliable surgical option that may ensure better renal outcomes in the long-term. Nonrefluxing renal units recover better than the refluxing. APD measurements also are shown to improve favorably.

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Aim and Objectives: The aim of the study is to compare the outcome in children born with long-gap esophageal atresia following reverse gastric tube esophagoplasty (RGTE) with or without the lower esophageal stump as a “fundoplication” wrap. Materials and Methods: All children who underwent RGTE between 2008 and 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients in whom the lower esophagus (LE) had been excised as is done routinely in RGTE (Group 1) were compared with those where the LE was wrapped partially or completely around the intraabdominal neo-esophagus (Group 2). Both vagal nerves were preserved to the extent possible. Complications and final outcome, including weight and height centiles were assessed. Follow-up upper gastrointestinal contrast study and reflux scans were studied. Results: Nineteen patients (mean age: 15.78 ± 5.02 months [range 10–30 months] at RGTE) were studied; nine in Group 1 and ten in Group 2. Both groups had similar early postoperative complications as well as the requirement of dilatation for anastomotic stricture. Dysphagia for solids was noticed in two patients with complete lower esophageal wrap (n = 4), one requiring removal. More patients in Group 2 had absent reflux (n = 7) compared to Group 1 (n = 3) (P = 0.118). At a mean follow-up period of 45.75 ± 18.77 months (14–84 months), Group 2 children reached better height and weight percentiles compared to Group 1. Conclusion: We have described a novel method of using the LE as a “fundoplication” wrap following RGTE. Vagi should be preserved. Those with complete esophageal wrap may develop dysphagia to solids and this is, therefore, not recommended. Lower esophageal wrap patients appeared to have a better outcome in terms of growth and less reflux.

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PeutzJegher's syndrome (PJS) is a rare, autosomal dominant disease, characterized by gastrointestinal (GI) polyps and perioral hyperpigmentation along with the increased risk of certain malignancies. In children, the most common presentation is recurrent intussusception due to polyps. These polyps can involve any part of the GI tract and can present with a variety of clinical presentations. Usually, these polyps can be removed endoscopically but often require surgical excision also. In this report, we discuss two children of PJS with uncommon presentations, one presented with retrograde intussusception and another with gastric outlet obstruction. The first child underwent laparoscopy and another required open surgery with intraoperative enteroscopy.

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Bilateral congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare birth defect associated with poor prognosis associated with pulmonary hypoplasia, pulmonary hypertension, and other congenital anomalies. We describe a female neonate with bilateral CDH who was successfully managed surgically. A brief review of literature is also described.

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Complete transverse transection just below the bladder neck is extremely rare. We present two such cases with associated pelvic fracture following trauma. Both underwent early primary vesicourethral anastomosis with no postoperative complications and are continent in the follow-up.

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Advances in surgical techniques and technologies require surgeons to constantly retrain and adopt these into their practices. Until the surgeon gains proficiency in the new technique, he is said to be on the learning curve. During this time, the patient is at higher risk of adverse outcomes. This poses significant ethical challenges. Several factors impact the surgeon's decision-making and ability to obtain a truly informed consent. These factors include personal bias – both the surgeons and the patients, absence of high-quality evidence, and market forces. This paper describes the ethical dilemmas faced by surgeons as they adopt newer technologies into their practice. It suggests measures that can ensure that surgical progress does not happen at the cost of patient safety.

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Bilateral adrenalectomy is the reference treatment for Cushing's syndrome related to adrenocorticotropic hormone-independent macronodular adrenal hyperplasia (AIMAH). We report a case of AIMAH managed by sequential retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy and review the literature of the same.

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Pulmonary sequestration (PS) is a rare congenital lung malformation. We present a case of newborn with antenatally diagnosed case of PS. The baby was delivered by cesarean section to primigravida mother at 38 + 3 weeks of gestation with birth weight of 2700 g. At 20 weeks of gestation, the antenatal ultrasound showed a triangular echogenic area in left lung supplied by feeding artery from descending aorta. The baby had respiratory distress soon after birth. Computerized tomographic pulmonary angiogram revealed abnormal blood supply of left lower lobe arising from descending aorta. The feeding vessel was abnormally large and was almost half of the diameter of the aorta. The baby underwent left lower lobectomy with double ligation of feeding artery at day 7 of life and was discharged on day 14 of life. Antenatal diagnosis of congenital lung malformation helps in careful planning of perinatal care and facilitates the early diagnosis and management.

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Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is an uncommon mesenchymal solid tumor documented in children and young adults. A 7-year-old boy diagnosed case of acquired aplastic anemia, referred to our hospital for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. He was admitted to the hospital with febrile neutropenia. Blood culture showed persistent Escherichia coli infection. During hospital stay, he had bilious vomiting with tender abdomen suggestive of subacute intestional obstruction. Computed tomography of the abdomen was suggestive of ileocolic intussusception. Emergency laparotomy done which revealed a large polypoid mass involving cecum and part of ascending colon with ileocolic intussusception, child underwent ileotransverse colon resection with end-to-side anastomosis. Immunohistochemistry was suggestive of IMT. The child had persistent fever and protracted course during hospital stay and finally died. E. coli sepsis is associated with IMT and leads to protracted course in immunosuppressed patients such as aplastic anemia. As the imaging and laboratory tests are nonspecific, it should be considered in an immunocompromised children who have E. coli sepsis and abdominal complaints and rare presentation as intussusception.

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