The clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of anorectal malformation has been
well described in the literature, however the experience with these conditions in low-and …

Birth Defects are accountable for the substantial surgical burden of disease worldwide. It can
bring upon death, chronic illness, disability [physical or mental or both], financial burden …

Introduction. Stoma formation in neonates is often a life-saving procedure across a variety of
conditions but is still associated with significant morbidity. Tube stoma technique was …

Abstract Background Anorectal malformations (ARMs) commonly result in constipation and
fecal incontinence following primary surgical reconstruction. This study investigates global …

Construction of an enterostomy is a common procedure in pediatric surgery. However,
caring for the child with a stoma is challenging for parents in developing countries. Modern …

For people living with an ostomy, leakage and peristomal skin complications (PSC) are
common issues that often appear together. Better means of preventing these issues could …

Background Surgeons and anesthetists must respond to the perioperative mortality
associated with general anesthesia in developing countries. The safety of performing major …

Colorectal disease profiles for children in low-and middle-income settings (LMIC) are
characterized by late presentation, increased complications and limited follow-up in many …

Aim This study was planned to study aetiology, clinical presentation, morbidity and mortality
of enterocutaneous fistula and to evaluate the different surgical intervention techniques for …

Background Barriers in access to pediatric surgical care are common in low-and middle-
income countries (LMICs), but also exist in high-income countries, particularly in urban and …