WebLog Journal of Pediatrics

Infantile colic is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by excessive crying in otherwise healthy infants, Infantile colic is a common, self-limiting condition. Pharmacological interventions, particularly anticholinergic agents, have historically been attempted and used but are associated with significant risks and not recommended due to safety concerns. We report a 6-week old female infant who developed acute colonic pseudo-obstruction following administration of…

Objective: To review current practice in the diagnosis and management of umbilical anomalies, with emphasis on exomphalos.

Design: Narrative review of published literature and clinical guidelines.

Results: Umbilical anomalies range from minor hernia of the cord to giant exomphalos. Antenatal diagnosis is feasible with ultrasound and MRI. Management strategies vary from primary closure to staged silo reduction and…

Objective: Infantile colic is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by excessive crying in otherwise healthy infants. This review synthesizes current evidence on epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, and management strategies in the light of our multicentre international evidence based long term experience.

Design: Narrative review of published systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and guidelines…

An unusual rare case of hemolytic uremic syndrome in a toddler girl who was a known case of hypoganglionosis initially mimicked appendicitis and intussusception with pulmonary infection but finally leading to very rare complications of sigmoid colonic and jejunal strictures which required operative intervention by laparotomy with resections of the strictures and end to end anastomosis has been reported with complete recovery.

Keywords: Appendicitis, Colon, Complications,…

Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAIs) have gained increasing attention for their potential benefits in primary school education. This review explores existing literature on the use of animals - particularly dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs - in classroom settings with typically developing children, focusing on their influence on academic skills, emotional well-being, social behavior, and stress reduction. The selected studies were included based on criteria including in-classroom…