If the surgery is going to be performed under general anaesthesia, fasting aims to reduce the volume and acidity of stomach contents, thus reducing the risk of regurgitation and aspiration. Sometimes, fasting is also required for children undergoing procedures under local anaesthesia or sedation because of the same safety reasons. The minimal fasting period before […]
1.What is Exomphalos? It is a SURGICAL EMERGENCY which is unique to the neonatal period. It refers to the congenital problem of the abdominal wall, resulting in defects around the umbilical cord, and abnormalities of the gut and even other internal organs inside the tummy. According to the size of the abdominal wall defect type, […]
1.What is oesophageal-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD)? It is an upper gastro-intestinal examination that allows the direct visualization of the oral cavity, oesophagus, stomach and proximal duodenum. 2.What are the benefits of OGD? It enables real time assessment and treatments including a variety of conditions such as: Diagnosis: gastritis, epigastric pain, ulcer, hiatus hernia, recurrent vomiting, gastrointestinal-oesophageal […]
1. What is acute scrotal swelling in children? Acute scrotal swelling can be largely classified into painless scrotal swelling and painful scrotal swelling. If the scrotal swelling is associated pain, you should seek URGENT medical attention, even at non-office hours (including midnight!) – as delay in the treatment of certain problems e.g. testicular torsion would […]
