Cecal Duplication Cyst: A New Surgical Intervention.

This case report of an infant details a rare occurrence of a cecal duplication cyst causing bowel obstruction. It was successfully treated through an extra mucosal enucleation. The patient presented at 41 days of life, with two days picture of abdominal distension and recurrent non-bilious vomiting. The infant improved initially, but subsequently, he developed bilious vomiting. Further investigations revealed a suspected ileocolic intussusception and small bowel obstruction. Surgical exploration revealed a cecal duplication cyst. The cyst was enucleated, and closure of the seromuscular defect was done with an appendectomy. The patient had a smooth recovery postoperatively. Histopathology confirmed the presence of a duplication cyst with benign ectopic gastric tissue negative for malignancy. The patient was discharged without any complications.

Acquired Saccular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in a 10-Year-Old Child: A Case Report and Literature Review.

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a confined dilatation involving the abdominal aorta. The incidence is rare and the etiology is unknown. Cases associated with conditions like Kawasaki, connective tissue, Behcet's diseases, and vasculitis are considered acquired. Our patient had a clinical criterion of Behcet's disease. Management involves a surgical approach. Endovascular intervention is not an option here, as the aneurysm is close to the bifurcation evident in computed tomography angiogram scans. Usually, they have good long-term outcomes. In our paper, we aim to describe the clinical presentation, management approach, and the outcome of our patient with an acquired AAA.

Benign Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum in a Late Preterm Newborn.

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is defined as free air in the mediastinum without an explanation or known cause. Late preterm neonates are rarely affected; however, a known risk factor is aggressive resuscitative maneuvers. Moreover, spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare cause of neonatal respiratory distress diagnosed in the post-natal period using chest radiography. In contrast, preterm babies with respiratory distress syndrome are associated with pneumomediastinum. The condition is considered benign, and a conservative, non-interventional management approach is widely accepted, with complete gradual resolution as the usual course in affected neonates.