Post traumatic urinary extravasation in occult urinary obstruction: Report of three cases

Urinary extravastion after blunt abdominal trauma is seen often and generally treated conservatively. However a blunt renal trauma causing huge amount of extravasations and symptoms disproportionate to the severity of trauma should alarm the surgeon towards an underlying occult renal pathology usually an obstruction. In this case series, we share three such experiences and their management

Transcutaneous migration of foreign body into thorax in children: A report of two cases

Inhalation and ingestion of foreign bodies is common in pediatric age group. However transcutaneous migration of sharps into the lung parenchyma is rarely reported and can be hazardous. We report two such cases with details on the diagnosis and the treatment modalities used for the management

Acquired tubercular bronchoesophageal fistula in a hemophiliac child

Acquired bronchoesophageal fistula in children is usually a late diagnosis, due to the rarity of the condition. The diagnosis was further complicated by presence of multiple co-morbid conditions. We would like to emphasize the importance of tackling the co-morbid factors strategically along with the surgical aspects in this case report

Congenital rectovaginal fistula with anorectal agenesis: A rare anorectal malformation

Background: Rectovaginal fistula is a rare type of anorectal malformation; the incidence being less than 1%. We describe five cases of rectovaginal fistula managed at our institution. Materials and methods: Case records of five female neonates with rectovaginal fistula managed at our institute between 2010 and 2016 were reviewed and analysed with respect to age at presentation, clinical presentations, physical findings, investigations, management and outcome. Results: The age at presentation varied from 1 day to 2 years of age. Three of them presented in the neonatal period, one presented at 1 month of age and one at two years of age with sigmoid loop colostomy done elsewhere. All had absent anal opening; two neonates passed small amounts of stools through vagina, but little in amounts. The one-month old patient had history of passing stools through vaginal orifice, but had presented to us with obstruction. All patients underwent high sigmoid loop colostomy followed by definitive procedure at a later date – Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty. One patient is awaiting definitive repair. Conclusion: Rectovaginal fistula is a rare anorectal malformation and needs thorough investigation and appropriate management for good outcome

An adolescent with a phyllodes tumor: A case report and review

Phyllodes tumors are rare fibroepithelial tumors that account for less than 0.5% of all breast tumors. Presentation in children is even rarer. In this paper, we describe a case of an adolescent with a phyllodes tumor. The rare presentation at this age, its distinguishing features, the preoperative diagnostic difficulties, and the management protocols of this uncommon tumor are highlighted

Congenital midline cervical cleft with respiratory epithelium: A rare association

Congenital midline cervical cleft is a rare anomaly and is clinically apparent at birth. Histology of this defect is consistent with the presence of stratified squamous epithelium. However, we present a case of 1-year-old boy with chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis associated with two cysts and presence of focal respiratory epithelium. We attempt to discuss the presentation, the histological differences, and the optimal surgical treatment for the same