An open access journal dedicated to pediatric surgery as practiced in tropical and resource-limited settings.
The Eastern Cape province in South Africa is the poorest province in the country with one of the poorest healthcare systems. In the 20th century, General Surgeons from the Frere and Cecilia Makiwane H...
Introduction: Esophageal atresia, previously perceived as predominantly a neonatal diagnosis associated with peri-operative morbidity, has evolved into a chronic condition distinguished by persistent ...
Introduction: Soluble fiber dietary supplements are used to optimize bowel management in patients with colorectal disorders causing both constipation and incontinence. Availability, effectiveness and ...
Introduction: Esophageal atresia (EA) is a common congenital malformation of the upper gastrointestinal tract caused by failure of separation or incomplete foregut development. This rare congenital di...
Introduction: Mature intrathoracic teratomas are rare benign germ cell tumors, particularly in infancy. Most commonly arising in the anterior mediastinum, these tumors may be asymptomatic or present w...
Pediatric Surgery in Tropics provides a platform for clinicians working in resource-limited settings to share their experiences, research, and insights. We welcome original articles, case reports, reviews, and editorials.
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