Welcome to New Members of the Editorial Board
Editors and Board Members of the Pediatric Surgery in Tropics are pleased to welcome the new members of the Editorial Board.
Volume 2, Issue 1
January 2025
Table of Contents
Editorials
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Editorial
Original Articles
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Original Article First anniversary of Pediatric Surgery in Tropics
The collective efforts of editors, board members, reviewers, authors and of course readers have given a cause to celebrate the first birthday of this journal. Mighty oaks are born of tiny acorns, and ...
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Original Article The Centenary of Pediatric Surgery in South Africa (1923-2024) (Historical Vignette)
This article narrates the history of pediatric surgery South Africa over 100 years. The first department was established in 1923 at Johannesburg. Professor Jannie Louw, who did pioneering work, is con...
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Original Article Mega-choledochus - Is it pathologically Similar to Megacolon? (Surgical Hypothesis)
The traditional classification and etiopathogenic theory of choledochal cyst (CDC) has recently been challenged. A 16-month-old baby girl presented with jaundice, abdominal distention and clay colored...
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Original Article Esophageal Atresia of Kluth Type-13: Management of a Rare Variant (Case Report
A full-term low birth-weight female newborn presented with clinical features of esophageal atresia. Investigations revealed Kluth type-13, an extremely rare varient of esophageal atresia without fistu...
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Original Article Techniques of One-Lung Ventilation (Lung Isolation) in Children (Technical Note)
One-lung ventilation (OLV) in pediatric patients, especially those under 8 years of age, poses significant challenges due to anatomical constraints. However, the need for lung isolation is increasing ...
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Original Article Burns in children: Epidemiological, Clinical, Therapeutic and Outcome Aspects at the Albert Royer Children's Hospital in Dakar (Clinical Audit)
Childhood burns are common injuries that carry significant morbidity. In this article, the outcome of pediatric burns in Senegal is audited.
Clinical Studys
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Clinical Study Pediatric Appendectomy in a Resource-Limited Setting: Laparoscopy Versus Laparotomy (Clinical Study)
Laparoscopy has increasingly become popular in the treatment of acute appendicitis. Despite its many advantages, it is not yet a routine practice in low-income countries like Senegal. Scarcity of rese...
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Clinical Study Challenges and Outcomes of 46,XY Disorders of Sex Development: An Analysis of 30 Cases from Senegal (Clinical Study)
Optimal management of 46,XY disorders of sex development (DSD) has numerous challenges. The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiological, diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic aspects of 46,...
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Clinical Study Long-Term Evaluation of Transanal Pull-Through For Hirschsprung Disease: A Prospective Study of 18 Cases from Senegal (Clinical Study)
Distal colonic aganglionosis is increasingly been treated with transanal pull-through that avoids a laparotomy. This study is intended to evaluate the results of this approach in a resource-limited se...
Reviews
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Review Diagnosis of Tuberculosis: Part 1 - Demonstration of Causative Organism (Tropical Surgery Review)
Tuberculosis (TB), despite being a preventable and treatable infection, still remains a major cause of mortality worldwide. Delay in establishing the diagnosis significantly contributes to the mortali...
Case Reports
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Case Report Successful Medical Management of Pediatric Gastroparesis (Case Report)
Pediatric gastroparesis is characterized by delayed gastric empyting in the absence of any mechanical obstruction. This case report describes the successful use of domperidone and erythromycin in mana...