Pediatric Surgical Emergencies

Pediatric surgical emergencies refer to urgent medical conditions in children that require immediate surgical intervention to prevent further complications or even save a child’s life. These emergencies often involve acute abdominal pain, trauma, infections, or other conditions that require immediate surgical evaluation and treatment. Here are some common pediatric surgical emergencies: Appendicitis: Appendicitis is one […]

Childhood Incontinence (Courtesy Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons)

Paediatric Surgery Week June 5th to 11th 2023 To understand incontinence, we must first understand what is normal continence for a child. Continence is: Ability to control urine and motions ♦  To hold when circumstances are not conducive ♦  To void when circumstances are conducive A child usually gains: ♦ Continence for stool by 1 […]