Dr. Prashant Jain
Director
Department of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology
BLK Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi
About 8 million babies worldwide are born each year with serious birth defects (structural, functional and metabolic). About 3 lakhs newborn (1 in 10) and about 5 lakhs children under 5 die every year ... Read More
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Mar2021
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Feb2021
Introduction
A ureterocele is a condition that involves swelling of the terminal end of ureter. Ureter joins the kidney with the bladder. It is formed as aresult of obstruction at the junction of ureter and bladder. The condition can be detected during pregnanacy on antenatal ... Read More
19
Jan2021
Introduction
The duplex renal system involves the presence of two ureters in a single kidney. The renal duplex system may be complete or incomplete. Many patients do not have symptoms. Most of these cases are diagnosed on antenatal scan or when they present with urinary tract ... Read More
19
Jan2021
Introduction
Various conditions require esophageal replacement surgery in children. Some conditions are congenital i.e., present from the time of birth, and some others are due to trauma or injury. Various techniques are used for esophageal replacement surgery.
When Esophageal Replacement Surgery Is Required?
A ... Read More
07
Dec2020
What is Pediatric Urodynamic study?
Pediatric urodynamic study (UDS) is a group of tests done for the assessment of how well your child’s bladder is functioning.
These tests measure-:
The functions of the bladder, urethra and pelvic floor muscles
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28
Nov2020
What Is Vesicoureteric Reflux?
Vesicoureteric reflux is the condition in which the urine flows back from the bladder to the ureter. This condition is also known as vesicoureteral reflux. There is a progressive flow of urine from the kidney to the bladder ... Read More
09
Nov2020
Introduction
Hypospadias surgery is done to correct the hypospadias in children. The complications of surgery reduces if the surgery is done at an early age. Despite advanced technologies, there may be complications after hypospadias surgery.
Why Complications Occurs After ... Read More
02
Nov2020
Introduction
Before the advancement in the surgical field, the surgery was done by making a long incision at the site of the procedure. However, laparoscopic surgery has changed the way the operations are being conducted. Various types of surgeries are now possible through laparoscopy. There ... Read More
02
Nov2020
Introduction
Scrotal swelling may cause discomfort in children. The child may have pain or heaviness due to scrotal swelling. Scrotal swelling may be chronic or acute. Acute painful swelling requires immediate medical intervention.
What Is Scrotal Swelling?
Testicles are present in the ... Read More
20
Mar2020
4 year old child, presented with c/o mass in the right side of the abdomen noticed for the last 15 days which was gradually increasing in size. The child was evaluated and ultrasound and CECT abdomen was suggestive of large cystic right kidney mass of approx ... Read More