Triphalangeal thumb (TPT), a rare malformation of uncertain pathogenesis, may occur as an isolated defect, in association with other malformations of the hands, or as a feature of a syndrome or sequence. Isolated TPT occurs in two functional types: opposable and non-opposable. The latter appears to be inherited as a simple autosomal dominant trait, while the former is generally sporadic. TPT is...

Introduction Atresia of the colon is an uncommon entity distinct from congenital pouch colon, which is a more frequent occurrence in India and Asia, and is associated with anorectal malformations. Although the underlying cause of colonic atresia may be vascular insufficiency, the association with Hirschsprung’s disease, in particular, and the gross discrepancy between the proximal and distal bo...