biliary atresia is characterized by the progressive obliteration of extra- and intrahepatic biliary duct system leading to the obstruction of bile flow in infancy. the cause(s) of biliary atresia remain unclear and many surgical options for bypassing the atretic segment have been described. 1-3 biliary atresia may be associated with small bowel atresia.  the surgical interventions for biliary d...

Biliary atresia is characterized by the progressive obliteration of extra- and intrahepatic biliary duct system leading to the obstruction of bile flow in infancy. The cause(s) of biliary atresia remain unclear and many surgical options for bypassing the atretic segment have been described.1-3 Biliary atresia may be associated with small bowel atresia.  The surgical interventions for biliary dr...

choanal atresia was first described by roeder in 1755.1 choanal atresia is the narrowing or obstruction of the posterior nasal fossa. this anomaly could be congenital or acquired. most patients are female.2 choanal atresia might be isolated or associated with other anomalies like charge syndrome and 20-50% of congenital cases have this company.3 choanal atresia could be unilateral or bilateral ...

(This section is meant for residents to check their understanding regarding a particular topic) QUESTIONS 1. Briefly describe embryogenesis of duo-denal atresia 2. How duodenal atresia is classified? 3. What anomalies are associated with du-odenal atresia? 4. Discuss the role of antenatal ultrasound in babies with duodenal atresia 5. What are the important clinical features of duodenal atresia?...

Mucosal histology, crypt cell proliferation and brush border enzymes were measured in rats with varying degrees of jejunoileal bypass, in order to compare the effect of systemic and luminal factors on adaptive growth and differentiation (brush border enzymes) in small intestinal epithelium. Eighty five percent jejunoileal bypass caused a functional short gut; in intestine remaining in continuit...

BACKGROUND Colonic atresia and stenosis are rare entities. On average 1 case per year of colonic atresia is being seen in most of pediatric surgical centers and to date less than 10 cases of colonic stenosis have been reported. MATERIAL AND METHODS The medical record of patients of colonic atresia and stenosis managed during March 2006 to March 2010 was reviewed. RESULTS A total of 15 patie...