Pathways in Surgical Management

Surgical Management of Hip Problems in Myelomeningocele: A Review Article

  Background: Children with myelomeningocele (MMC) develop a wide variety of hip deformities such as muscle imbalance, contracture, subluxation, and dislocation. Various methods and indications have been introduced for treatment of muscle imbalances and other hip problems in patients with MMC but there is no study or meta-analysis to compare the results and complications. This review aims to fi...

Non-surgical Management of Congenital Auricular Deformities

BACKGROUND Unlike congenital auricular malformations which are identified by underdevelopment of dermal and cartilaginous tissues, deformed ears are less sever congenital anomalies characterized only by a misshaped pinna structure and can be improved with acceptable cosmetic results and minimal cost through ear molding if treated in early neonatal period. In this study, authors present the f...

Pathways of Invasion in Laryngeal Cancer: the Concept behind the Strategy of Surgical Management

Understanding the behaviour of laryngeal cancer is essential to define rational treatment strategy. Cancer of the larynx follows well-defined pathways of invasion, acquaintance of which is pertinent to the understanding of surgical treatment strategies. All surgical techniques, whether total or partial laryngectomy, are based on the knowledge of intrinsic barriers to spread of cancer.

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Fetus in Fetus in the Sacral Sac: Report of Surgical Management Case

Background: Fetus-In-Fetu (FIF) is a rare congenital malformation, which consists of a fetus mixed with a distinct tissue that is from the other fetus of twin. FIF is defined as a mass containing a vertebral axis often associated with other organs or limbs around this central axis.Case report: The patient was a two day old girl infant who due to a mass in a sacrum area measuring 8.5 x 12.5 cm w...