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Paraesophageal hernia in children is relatively rare entity. These children usually present with recurrent respiratory tract infection or vague GI symptoms. An 11 year female presented with episodic vomiting, heartburn and features of hypocalcemic tetany. Investigations revealed right paraesophageal hernia. Reduction of the contents and repair of the defect with fundoplication was done. Patient is asymptomatic on follow-up.
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Child , Female , Gastroesophageal Reflux/etiology , Hernia, Hiatal/complications , Humans , Severity of Illness IndexABSTRACT
Incidence of tuberculosis is increasing with emergence of many cases of multi-drug resistance and extrapulmonary manifestation. We report three cases of tuberculosis presenting in very atypical ways.
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Congenital segmental dilatation of the colon belongs to a group of Hirschsprung's-like diseases with normal ganglion cells. The presentation is with chronic constipation affecting older children. We report a neonate with congenital segmental dilatation of the colon associated with sigmoid atresia. The child is well after a colostomy.