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Fig. 25.1 a and b, Diagrammatic representation of intestinal volvulus secondary to malrotation. The intestines twist in a clockwise direction around the superior mesenteric artery Fig. 25.2 Barium meal and…

Fig. 44.1 A clinical photograph showing a large congenital pancreatic cyst They may however be symptomatic as a result of pressure on adjacent structures leading to: Abdominal distention Vomiting Jaundice…

Fig. 42.1 Classification of biliary atresia Type I: Atresia involving the common bile duct. The proximal bile ducts are patent. Type II: Atresia involving the common hepatic duct. This is…

Fig. 33.1 Barium enema showing congenital segmental dilatation of the rectosigmoid colon. Note the dilated segment and abrupt transition to a normal colon marked by the arrow It is a…

Fig. 6.1 a and b Clinical photographs showing extensive facial hemangiomas Fig. 6.2 Clinical photograph showing hemangioma affecting the nipple (a) and anterior chest wall (b) Fig. 6.3 Clinical photographs…

Fig. 5.1 a Plain X-ray showing a large soft tissue density in the axillary region in a patient with large cystic hygroma. b Clinical photograph of the same patient in…

Fig. 70.1 a Micturating cystourethrogram showing dilated bladder with no vesicoureteric reflux. Note the dilated posterior urethra indicative of posterior urethral valve. b micturating cystourethrogram showing a dilated posterior urethra…

Fig. 48.1 Barium enema showing colonic herniation into a right Morgagni’s hernia (a) and colonic herniation into a left Morgagni’s hernia (b) Morgagni’s hernia can be bilateral (Fig. 48.2). Fig. 48.2…

Fig. 32.1 Rectal biopsy showing ganglion cells 1. Submucosa level (Meissner’s plexus)   2. Myenteric level (Auerbach’s Plexus)   The lack of these ganglion cells leads to failure of the…

Fig. 24.1 Red currant jelly stools Usually described but this occurs in only one-third of patients. The primary symptom of intussusception is intermittent colicky abdominal pain. The infant intermittently draws…