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Meningomyelocele Repair: A Surgical Audit and Outcome Analysis Open

Kartik Chandra Mandal, Arpita Chaudhury, Partha Chakraborty, Sibaji Dasgupta, Saswata Barenya , et al. · 2025

A BSTRACT Background: Myelomeningocele (MMC) is the protrusion of the meninges and spinal cord through a defect in the vertebral arches. For successful and long-term outcomes, timely intervention and a multidisciplinary approach are of utm…

Anorectal Malformation in Adulthood: A Case Report Open

Akash Panda, Sourav Kumar Nandi, Biswajit Saha, Pankaj Halder · 2025

Anorectal malformations are congenital anomalies caused by faulty hindgut development during fetal organogenesis. The anus in this condition is either missing or misplaced. The condition is easily diagnosed during an initial neonatal exami…

Plexiform Schwannoma Over the Anterior Chest Wall: A Clinicopathological Review Open

Debojyoti Sasmal, Saswata Barenya, Hinglaj Saha, Pankaj Halder · 2025

Plexiform schwannoma (PS) is a rare type of schwannoma, accounting for only 5% of all schwannomas, with most cases occurring in the skin and subcutaneous tissue and showing a predilection for the head and neck region, similar to ordinary s…

Clinical Profile of Ankylosing Spondylitis and Outcome of Patients Treated with Infliximab Open

Dipankar Pal, Tusar Kanti Saradar, Dipanjan Halder, Kallol Paul, Sucheta Mandi , et al. · 2025

Introduction: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory arthritis involving predominantly axial, and to a lesser extent, appendicular large joints, leading to bony ankylosis and fixed deformity. Anti-tumor necrosis factor thera…

Testicular torsion in children: A series of seven cases Open

Sakti Pada Dam, Sayantan Mondal, Tusar Kanti Saradar, Arındam Ghosh, Nabarun Majumder , et al. · 2025

Testicular torsion (TT) is the rotation of the testis to the longitudinal axis of the spermatic cord, which impedes testicular blood supply. Haemorrhagic infarction of the testis starts 2 h after the torsion; irreversible vascular injury a…

Double Perforations in the Gut of a Child Following Magnet Ingestion Open

Paromita Thandar, Pradyumna Pal, Kaustav Majumder, Pankaj Halder · 2025

Magnet ingestion is a common incidence in the pediatric age group. Patients with single-magnet ingestion are managed conservatively; however, they need careful observation and sometimes endoscopic evaluation or surgical removal, especially…

A study to estimate the optimal mesh size during Lichtenstein inguinal hernioplasty Open

Dipratim Das, Namrata Majumdar, Sayantan Mondal, Pankaj Halder, Sayonika Pratihar , et al. · 2025

Background: The pathophysiology of recurrence after Lichtenstein inguinal hernioplasty is multifaceted and comprises both technical and non-technical patient-related factors. Here, along with other risk factors, we look into the causal rel…

Traumatic Gastric Perforation Open

Santanu Das, M. D. Azim Ahammad, Amrita Chaudhury, Pankaj Halder · 2025

Gastric perforation following trauma is a rare but serious issue. The typical presentations include abdominal distension, respiratory distress, shock or peritonitis, and a history of polytrauma. The prognosis depends on the severity of the…

Chronic pain in the fingernail due to glomus tumor: A wandered-off diagnosis Open

Namrata Majumdar, Sramana Mukhopadhyay, Dipratim Das, Pankaj Halder · 2025

Glomus tumors (GTs) are extremely uncommon benign tumors that are frequently excruciatingly painful. They are most frequently found in the subungual region of the fingertips and frequently go undiagnosed. Common symptoms include severe pai…

Esophageal hiatal hernia: A report of two cases Open

Shivam Garodia, Rajarshi Basu, Tanushree Kundu, Pankaj Halder · 2025

Hiatal hernia (HH) is a condition in which an intraabdominal organ herniates through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm. It is rare in the pediatric population due to congenital defects in the diaphragm. Patients may be asymptomatic or…

Present scenario and current management approach to acute intestinal obstruction in adults Open

Ananya Mandal, Tusar Kanti Saradar, Arpita Choudhury, Anik Guha, Niranjan Debnath , et al. · 2025

Introduction: Acute intestine obstruction is a common surgical condition, requiring timely diagnosis and intervention. This study assesses the current therapeutic approach as well as the factors influencing its outcomes. Materials and Meth…

The Present Scenario and Management Strategies of Pediatric Appendicitis Open

Sourav Roy, Radheshyam Purkait, Tuhin S. Mondal, Pankaj Halder, Imon Halder , et al. · 2024

A BSTRACT Background and Aims: Despite contemporary discussion on the clinical presentation, imaging studies, indications of appendicectomy, and the best available approach, a diagnostic delay due to atypical presentations of appendicitis …

A clinical study correlating the serum levels of lactate dehydrogenase, C-reactive protein, and lipase with the severity and related complications of acute pancreatitis Open

Partha Chakraborty, Sasanka Nath, Pankaj Halder, Debadatta Nayak, S. K. Halder , et al. · 2024

Background: In addition to Ranson’s criteria, computed tomography severity index (CTSI), and Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score, the presence of local or systemic complications can predict severe acute pancreatitis (AP…

Surgical Management of Popliteal Cyst in Pediatric Age Group: A Series of Ten Cases Open

Partha Sarathi Chakraborty, Sourav Chakraborty, Somdeep Ghosh, Pankaj Halder, Debanjali Das , et al. · 2024

The popliteal cyst (PC) is an abnormal dilation of the gastrocnemio-semimembranosus bursa, which is located in the popliteal fossa. It may manifest as an acute and dramatic condition or a chronically persistent or relapsing swelling. Inadv…

Neonatal Gastric Perforation: A Report of Two Cases Open

Ekta Paul, Madhurima Ghosal, Aziz Billaha, Pankaj Halder · 2024

Gastric perforation in neonates is a rare and serious issue. The condition usually occurs within the first week of life. Due to the high fatality rate, early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention are required. Here, we describe two ne…

Management strategies of ectopic testis in children: A series of six cases Open

Tuser Kanti Saradar, Abhishek Roy, Pankaj Halder, Sambreeta Debbarma, Md Rameez Roshan , et al. · 2024

The term ‘ectopic testis’ (ET) denotes the testis that the testis has settled outside its normal course of descent. The most frequent ectopic site is the superficial inguinal pouch. Other sites include the perineum, femoral canal, contrala…

Recurrent Brunneroma: A Rare Cause of Duodenal Obstruction Open

Namrata Majumdar, Tapas Sardar, Dipratim Das, Pankaj Halder · 2024

Brunneroma, also known as Bruner’s gland adenoma or hamartoma, is a rare benign tumor of the duodenum. It is usually asymptomatic and sometimes presents with an upper gastrointestinal (UGI) bleed or obstruction. The majority of the cases a…

Congenital Insensitivity to Pain: A Fatal Entity Open

Debojit Biswas, Paramita Thander, Moumita Pati, Pankaj Halder · 2024

Congenital insensitivity to pain (CIP), also known as congenital analgesia, is an autosomal recessive, extraordinarily rare condition, in which a patient cannot feel pain in any part of his or her body. These patients may experience hypert…

Management strategy for high inguinal testis in a 9-year-old child: A case report Open

Agnik Saha, Shah Masud Hayder, Sonalina Mudi, Pankaj Halder · 2024

The high inguinal undescended testis is a unique clinical entity necessitating additional surgical procedures. Since the testis cannot be implanted in the scrotal sac due to the short testicular artery, transection of the artery (Fowler an…

Twist in Tale: A Story of Strangulated Paraduodenal Hernias Open

Namrata Majumdar, Pankaj Halder, Dipratim Das, Atithi Ranjan Das, Shalini Das , et al. · 2024

The term “paraduodenal hernia (PDH)” refers to a herniation of the entire/partial small bowel into a sac derived from folds of peritoneum and fossae normally found at the terminal or 4 th portion of the duodenum. It is rare, having variabl…

Evaluation of Iron Status in Children Presenting with Febrile Seizure in a Tertiary Health-care Facility Open

Debjit Saha, Kallol Paul, Pankaj Halder, Abdul Habib, Shobhon Mandal , et al. · 2024

Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and febrile seizures (FS) in children. Materials and Methods: The study included 100 cases of FS in children between the ages of 6…

Pyloric atresia and epidermolysis bullosa: A fatal association Open

Soham Kundu, Alapan Mahapatra, Dhrubajyoti Halder, Pankaj Halder · 2023

Pyloric atresia (PA) contributes less than 1% of all gastrointestinal atresias with an incidence of 1 in 100,000 newborns. It is often associated with epidermolysis bullosa (EB) or aplasia cutis congenita. This association is believed to b…

Splenectomy in a thalassemia and pancytopenia child: A difficult prospect Open

A. Bag, Sneha Sarkar, Nitisha Chakraborty, Pankaj Halder · 2023

Splenectomy is viewed as a treatment option that alleviates transfusion requirements, reduces the risk of hypersplenism-related complications, and improves the overall quality of life in transfusion-dependent thalassemia children. However,…

Esophageal stricture following repair of a tracheoesophageal fistula: A case report and literature review Open

Debarpito Mukherjee, Indranil Das, A. M. Saha, Pankaj Halder · 2023

Anastomotic stricture is a common complication following repair of esophageal atresia with or without tracheo-esophageal fistula, affecting the long-term prognosis of survival. The traditional therapy includes serial esophageal dilation or…

Evaluation of the etiologies and rehabilitation status of patients with blindness: A prospective observational study Open

Sarmistha Das, Pankaj Halder, S Ub Hash C Ray, Akholu Vadeo, Kallol Paul , et al. · 2023

Objective: Preventive measures and appropriate rehabilitation are important in reducing the social burden of blindness. This study was to evaluate the etiologies, proportions, and level of rehabilitation for patients with blindness. Materi…

Complex Ovarian Cysts in Infants: A Series of Nine Cases Open

Partha Sarathi Chakraborty, Pankaj Halder, Ananya Mandal, Sunil Kumar Yadav, Sarannya Ghosh , et al. · 2023

Female infants frequently develop ovarian cysts (OCs), which vary in onset, development, and prognosis. When the placenta tissue secretes excessive human chorionic gonadotrophin for a variety of reasons, the fetus develops an OC. Because e…

A Neglected Case of Anorectal Malformation Presenting in Adulthood: A Difficult Encounter Open

Sourav Chakraborty, Sabyasachi Paul, Murad Ali, Pankaj Halder · 2023

A BSTRACT Anorectal malformation is a common, correctable congenital anomaly of the hindgut. For the diagnosis, a perineal examination should be carried out at or shortly after birth, in addition to checking for other associated anomalies.…

Umbilical Myiasis in Neonate: A Case Report and Review of Literature Open

Anupam Sarkar, Chandramohan S. Kammar, Esha Mukhopadhyay, Pankaj Halder · 2023

Umbilical myiasis is a rare form of cutaneous myiasis due to infestation by larvae of the Calliphoridae family. The root cause of this condition is poor hygiene. It is potentially fatal due to the risk of larvae migrating to the deeper tis…

Abdominal lymphangioma in a child: A case report Open

Pankaj Halder, Lahari Majumdar, ShivamK Jha, Sourav Mallik · 2023

Cystic lymphangioma of the mesentery and retroperitoneum is a rare, slow-growing lesion. It produces a variety of symptoms, from an asymptomatic abdominal mass to an acute abdomen. In cases when it is possible, complete surgical excision i…

Pediatric thermal burn injury Open

Kartik Chandra Mandal, Sourav Roy, Pankaj Halder, Partha Chakraborty, L. NEILASANO , et al. · 2023

Objective: Pediatric burns pose difficult healthcare issues in underdeveloped nations. Due to the scarcity of pediatric burn care facilities and qualified burn-care staff, patients are frequently referred from a rural hospital. This study …

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