Aim The diagnosis of carcinoid tumour is a relatively rare one. Our surgical approach has
changed over the last two decades from predominantly open to predominately laparoscopic …

Background Feed intolerance is a common problem in neonates with congenital duodenal
obstruction (CDO). Some surgeons insert trans-anastomotic tubes (TAT) to facilitate feed …

Purpose Ionizing radiation is used for the insertion of surgically implanted venous access
devices (SIVADs) with children at the highest risk of cumulative radiation effects from these …

Aims Umbilical hernias are a common finding in the paediatric community, with a
preponderance to affect A fro‐C aribbean and premature children. The rate of incarceration …

Aim Immediate post‐operative care of tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) and oesophageal
atresia (EA) requires mechanical ventilation. Early extubation is preferred, but subsequent …

Objective: The objective of this series is to describe the clinical features and immediate
outcomes of surgically managed perinatal testicular torsion (PTT). Methods: A retrospective …

Congenital pyloric atresia is a very rare anomaly. It can occur as an isolated anomaly and
can be associated with other conditions such as aplasia cutis congenital/epidermolysis …

Background Lung abscess is a rare condition in paediatrics with a paucity of literature.
Intravenous antibiotics is the main therapy; however interventional radiological approaches …

Aim We present a new and unique association of opsoclonus-myoclonus-ataxia syndrome
with neuroblastoma and type 1 diabetes mellitus. Patient description This 17-month-old child …

TO THE EDITOR: In bicycle accidents, direct impact with the bicycle handlebar can cause
serious abdominal injuries. These injuries occur not only in high-speed collisions, where the …