Congenital cystic lesions of the lung are present in 1 in 10,000–35,000 births and present as
a spectrum of anomalies. Majority of these cystic lesions comprise congenital cystic …

Objective Chylothorax is a rare but life-threatening condition in children. To date, there is no
commonly accepted treatment protocol. Somatostatin and octreotide have recently been …

The global burden of paediatric and congenital heart disease (PCHD) is substantial. We
propose a novel public health framework with recommendations for developing effective and …

Background The diagnosis of duodenal atresia is commonly made prenatally, either as an
isolated lesion or due to its association with other chromosomal abnormalities (Robertson et …

Background Congenital anomalies are the fifth leading cause of mortality in children
younger than 5 years globally. Many gastrointestinal congenital anomalies are fatal without …

BACKGROUND: We have previously reported the outcome of a cohort of cases over a 10-
year period with antenatally suspected congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) …

Background The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery reported that 5 billion people lack
access to safe, affordable surgical care. The majority of these people live in low-resource …

Objective: To determine the outcome of antenatally suspected congenital cystic
adenomatoid malformation of the lung (CCAM) over a 10 year period. Methods: This is a …

Teratomas are composed of multiple tissues foreign to the organ or site in which they arise.
Their origin is postulated by 3 theories one of which is the origin from totipotent primodial …

Objectives Trauma is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The literature
on paediatric trauma epidemiology in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) is limited …