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Trop Doct ; 51(2): 209-212, 2021 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33356941

ABSTRACT

Advances in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions have improved the survival of neonates with sacrococcygeal teratoma in richer countries. These changes have not yet taken place in resource-limited settings. A retrospective analysis of neonates with sacrococcygeal teratoma operated at our centre during 1997-2016 was performed. Among 44 neonates enrolled, prenatal diagnosis of sacrococcygeal teratoma was available in 25% of pregnancies. All babies except one were born vaginally. Associated congenital malformations were seen in 20% (9/44). Types of sacrococcygeal teratoma were classified as Altman type I in 12 (27.3%), 24 (54.5%) as type II, 6 (13.6%) as type III and 2 (4.5%) as type IV. Morphologically, 77% (34/44) neonates had cystic lesions. All patients were managed successfully by total excision. Histopathology confirmed mature teratoma in 43 (97.7%). After a 12-month follow-up, no recurrence was observed. An uneventful pregnancy, absence of associated congenital anomalies, cystic morphology and a mature histology are good prognostic factors.


Subject(s)
Teratoma/diagnosis , Teratoma/surgery , Female , Humans , India , Infant, Newborn , Male , Pregnancy , Prenatal Diagnosis/statistics & numerical data , Retrospective Studies , Tertiary Care Centers , Treatment Outcome
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Asian J Urol ; 4(2): 107-110, 2017 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29264214

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: The surgical repair of hypospadias is done in two stages in a select group of patients with severe anomaly. The first stage (I) procedure consists of correction of penile shaft curvature and second stage (II) repair involves the creation of a neourethra. This neourethra needs a cover of an intermediate layer in order to have good functional and cosmetic results. Among the various local flaps, tunica vaginalis flap is a good option for the use as an intermediate layer. METHODS: We have managed 22 patients of chordee with hypospadias by staged repair. In Stage I, chordee correction was done by dividing the urethral plate and covering the penile shaft with dorsal prepucial flaps. In Stage II, a neourethra was created and covered with tunica vaginalis flap either through the same incision (14/22) or via a subcutaneous tunnel (8/22). An indwelling catheter was kept for 10 to 12 days. RESULTS: Eighteen (81.8%) patients had successful functional and cosmetic repair. Two patients (9.1%) had urethrocutaneous fistula of which one healed on subsequent dilatation while the other one (4.5%) needed repair. Overall fistula formation rate was 4.5%. In two patients, the external urinary meatus could be made upto subglanular or coronal level. CONCLUSION: Staged repair of chordee with hypospadias is valuable in selected group of patients and tunica vaginalis flap is an excellent intermediate layer to cover the neourethra. However preoperative counseling is particularly essential in patients where the external urinary meatus can be created at coronal or subglanular level.

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J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol ; 28(1): 28-31, 2012 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22345941

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Clinical tests, such as loss of verbal contact, eyelash reflex, corneal reflex, and jaw relaxation, are used to assess the depth of anesthesia. "Trapezius squeeze test" (TST) is one such clinical test. It is a simple test to perform in which 1-2 inches of trapezius muscle is held and squeezed in full thickness and response is evaluated in the form of toe/body movement. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred pediatric patients between 3 and 5 years of age, scheduled to undergo elective surgery, were included in this study. We evaluated negative TST as an indicator for optimal anesthesia depth for laryngeal mask airway (LMA) insertion in anesthetized spontaneously breathing children. Anesthesia was induced using 4% sevoflurane in oxygen. As the child lost the verbal contact or loss of body movement, TST was performed. Test was repeated every 15 s till it became negative. When the TST became negative, a well lubricated, appropriate-size LMA was inserted. RESULTS: Mean time for TST to become negative in our study was 271.80 ± 55.8 s and ease of insertion was excellent in 91 patients and acceptable in 9 patients. LMA was successfully inserted in first attempt in 96% patients. CONCLUSIONS: Negative TST is a reliable indicator for placement of LMA in spontaneously breathing children. Excellent conditions for LMA placement are present in majority of the patients without any untoward effects at this point of time.

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J Pediatr Surg ; 45(1): E13-6, 2010 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20105566

ABSTRACT

In view of the rarity of the lesion, we describe 3 cases of aphallia associated with genitourinary and nongenitourinary anomalies. One case was associated with an anorectal malformation, whereas 2 had a normal anal opening. One patient with a normal anal opening had an associated rectal-urethro-fistula. Development of the phallus, clinical presentation of aphallia, associated anomalies, and an outline of the management is discussed along with a review of the literature.


Subject(s)
Abnormalities, Multiple/pathology , Abnormalities, Multiple/surgery , Penis/abnormalities , Cryptorchidism/pathology , Humans , Infant , Infant, Newborn , Male , Plastic Surgery Procedures , Rectal Fistula/pathology , Rectal Fistula/surgery , Urethral Diseases/pathology , Urethral Diseases/surgery , Urinary Fistula/pathology , Urinary Fistula/surgery , Urogenital Abnormalities/pathology
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Congenit Anom (Kyoto) ; 49(3): 118-20, 2009 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20002905

ABSTRACT

We report three cases of ectopic thoracic (or superior ectopic) kidney; one in a neonate and two in 6-month-old children, associated with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. In all cases the diagnosis was made during surgery and confirmed by intravenous pyelography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging in the postoperative period. Because of the rarity of this condition we report these cases together with a wide review of the published reports.


Subject(s)
Choristoma/diagnosis , Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital , Kidney , Thoracic Diseases/diagnosis , Choristoma/diagnostic imaging , Choristoma/surgery , Female , Hernia, Diaphragmatic/diagnostic imaging , Hernia, Diaphragmatic/surgery , Humans , Infant , Infant, Newborn , Male , Pregnancy , Radiography , Thoracic Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Thoracic Diseases/surgery
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Afr J Paediatr Surg ; 6(2): 106-9, 2009.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19661641

ABSTRACT

Splenic abscess is uncommon in paediatric age group. It usually occurs in conditions of disseminated infective focus. Conventional treatment of abscess is incision and drainage, although splenectomy or splenic conservation is alternative. In this report, we are presenting case summaries of three patients suffering from splenic abscess. A retrospective review of three children was managed for splenic abscess in our institution.All three patients presented with pyrexia, weight loss, and recurrent abdominal pain for more than six weeks. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody detection test (ELISA) was nonreactive in all of them. The first patient was managed by splenectomy because of multiple splenic abscesses involving the entire spleen; the second one had exploratory laparotomy and drainage of splenic abscess with preservation of the spleen; and the third patient had successful ultrasonic guided aspiration of abscess. The follow-up ultrasonography done after three and six months in two patients, with splenic conservation, did not reveal any recurrence of abscess. In children with splenic abscess, ultrasound guided aspiration of abscess should be the first line of treatment, when this fails either because of multiple abscesses or dense adhesions around the spleen then splenectomy or open drainage may become necessary.


Subject(s)
Abdominal Abscess/diagnostic imaging , Abdominal Abscess/therapy , Splenic Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Splenic Diseases/therapy , Abdominal Abscess/surgery , Child , Drainage , Humans , Male , Splenectomy , Splenic Diseases/surgery , Treatment Outcome , Ultrasonography
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Afr J Paediatr Surg ; 6(2): 110-1, 2009.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19661642

ABSTRACT

We report here a case of cystic lymphangioma of scrotum presenting as acute scrotum due to haemorrhage. The diagnosis was confirmed on ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging and managed successfully by surgical excision. There was past history of bilateral congenital cataract for which the patient had undergone surgery with complete visual recovery. Scrotal cystic lymphangioma complicated by haemorrhage is rare; hence, the case is being reported with a review of literature.


Subject(s)
Genital Neoplasms, Male/complications , Hemorrhage/diagnosis , Hemorrhage/etiology , Lymphangioma, Cystic/complications , Scrotum , Child, Preschool , Hemorrhage/diagnostic imaging , Humans , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Male , Ultrasonography
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