study on morbidity and psychosocial behaviour of children of commercial sex workers of North Bengal, India

Background: Children of commercial sex workers [CSW] are deprived from almost all the rights of the society. More attention is paid to the CSWs but their children are neglected. This study was conducted to estimate the morbidity and psychosocial behaviour of children of CSWs and their needs. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted. Results: Among 152 children, 72% were malnourished. Exclusive breast feeding [EBF] practices were poor. Only 47% were immunized and health status was not at par with national averages. The high prevalence of cerebral palsy may reflect poor antenatal, perinatal and essential new born care. The most popular desired profession was teacher [20%] followed by player, doctor, and artist. 7% wanted to become soldier while 8% felt very bad about themselves and 10.5% could not sleep well at night. Conclusion: The indirectly elucidated needs regarding health and behaviour of the children of CSWs are only the tip of the iceberg. The children need formal and non-formal health and life skill education and the caregivers need behavioural change communication on health and hygiene

Bilateral intranasal button batteries

Insertion of foreign body in ear, nose and aero digestive tract is a common condition encountered in ENT practice. Toddlers and young children are often the victims. The presentation of a child with bilateral insertion of alkaline button batteries into nasal cavities resulting into delayed septal perforation, and its optimal management has been discussed here

Pre-Auricular sinus: review and comparative study of surgical techniques

To determine the role of operating microscope in excision of preauricular sinus. A retrospective study. From January 2005 to July 2006 at Mayo Hospital, Lahore. All the patients who underwent preauricular sinus excision under operating microscope were studied. Patients reviewed in follow up for recurrence of sinus and other complications. A follow up of all operated patients for a period of minimum of 8 months revealed good results without any recurrence. Magnification employed during surgery minimizes the risk of recurrence of preauricular sinuses