Paeds Surg Practice

24/11/2025

As we approach the new school year, many children will be starting fresh—whether it’s ECD, primary school, or high school. This is the perfect time to address any elective surgical needs. If your child needs an umbilical hernia repair, correction of an undescended te**is, or any other planned procedure, December is an ideal window to have it done so they start the school year healthy and confident.

15/11/2025

Dhora harirapi haro hernia!
Endai kuchipatara nevana.

04/11/2025

This is a 30-second time-lapse demonstrating the severe tissue damage a button battery can cause in just 3 hours.

A swallowed battery is a true medical emergency — always rush to the hospital immediately.

Please keep these out of children’s reach.
Prevention saves lives.



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03/11/2025

Today, let’s talk about umbilical hernias.

You’ll often see a big bulge at the belly button. Many parents think, “It’s not painful, they’ll be fine.”
But for school-going children, this can affect confidence. We’ve seen little ones become body-conscious and even teased — and no child deserves that.

The surgery is quite straight forward and does not require hospital admission overnight.
Some say it’s expensive but we have seen cases where the procedure is covered by medical aid — yet parents still delay.

Why?
Let’s talk about the fears, concerns, and misconceptions around timing surgery for our little ones.
Share your thoughts below. 👇🏽💬

03/11/2025

✨ Happy New Month, November! ✨
From all of us at Paeds Surg Practice, we’re excited to begin a special series this month focused on common pediatric surgical conditions that parents sometimes overlook — and how these conditions can impact children not just physically, but emotionally and mentally too.

31/10/2025

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26/10/2025

Monday p**p clinic be like.. weird part is we can't wait 😂😂.
Making a real difference. One baby at a time .

22/10/2025

22/10/2025

🎉 11,000 Followers! 🎉
Thank you for being part of this community. 💙
Our mission remains the same — to keep creating awareness on paediatric surgery issues and to help save and transform young lives through knowledge, care, and compassion. 👶🏽✨

22/10/2025

Surgical repair of an inguinal hernia in a neonate is strongly recommended and typically urgent. Here are the key reasons:

🔴 1. High Risk of Incarceration

Neonates have a significant risk (up to 60%) of the hernia becoming incarcerated (where bowel or o***y gets trapped and can't return to the abdomen).

Incarceration can occur suddenly and unpredictably, even before a scheduled surgery.

🔴 2. Risk of Strangulation

Incarcerated hernias can progress to strangulation, where the blood supply to the bowel (or te**is/o***y) is cut off.

This is a surgical emergency and can lead to bowel necrosis, sepsis, or loss of the testicle/o***y.

🟠 3. Hernia Will Not Resolve Spontaneously

Unlike umbilical hernias, inguinal hernias never resolve on their own in infants.

They are caused by a patent processus vaginalis, which must be closed surgically.

🟠 4. Prevention of Future Complications

Early repair prevents recurrent emergency visits, pain, feeding problems, and parental anxiety.

Also reduces risk of damage to reproductive structures (te**is or vas deferens in boys, o***y or fallopian tube in girls).

🔵 5. Relatively Safe and Quick Procedure

Inguinal herniotomy in neonates is a routine, low-risk procedure in experienced hands.

When done electively, outcomes are excellent.

🟢 6. Special Urgency in Preterm Infants

Preterm infants have a much higher risk of incarceration.
Many centers recommend repair before discharge from the NICU, even if the baby is asymptomatic.

13/10/2025

To our brave little heroes — every new day is a chance to smile, heal, and grow stronger! 💪💖
Your courage inspires us every single day. Keep shining bright! ✨

01/10/2025

⚠️ Scrotal Emergencies – Act Fast! ⚠️

Some scrotal conditions in boys and men need urgent attention. Delay can risk testicular loss.

🔑 Major Causes:
• Testicular Torsion 🌀
• Sudden, severe scrotal pain
• Swelling, redness
• Nausea/vomiting
• Surgical emergency – needs surgery within 6 hours
• Torsion of Testicular Appendage ⚪
• Gradual pain, often milder
• “Blue dot sign” may be visible
• Not as dangerous, but still requires evaluation
• Epididymitis / Orchitis 🦠
• Pain + swelling, often with fever or urinary symptoms
• Usually infection-related
• Managed with antibiotics, rest, supportive care

🚨 Key Message:
Any sudden or severe scrotal pain = emergency.
Seek immediate medical care — don’t wait.