INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI Vitello Intestinal Duct / Omphalomesenteric Duct In the human embryo, the vitelline duct also known as the omphalomesenteric duct is a long narrow tube that joins the yolk sac to the midgut of the developing fetus. Generally, the duct narrows and disappears by the 9th week of intrauterine […]
Ovarian Cyst
An ovarian cyst is a pocket of fluid that can develop on an ovary. Ovarian cysts are very common and can affect girls and women of any age. Ovarian cysts can appear as part of the way the ovary works normally. This type of cyst may not cause symptoms and does not usually need treatment. […]
Oesophageal Atresia With Tracheo Oesophageal Fistula
What is oesophageal atresia? Oesophageal atresia (OA) is a rare condition where a short section at the top of the oesophagus (gullet) is closed off. This means food cannot pass from the throat to the stomach. What is tracheo-oesophageal fistula? Tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TOF) is another rare condition, which tends to occur alongside oesophageal atresia. This […]
Oesophagoscopy and Gastroscopy
What is an Oesophagoscopy and Gastroscopy? An oesophagoscopy and gastroscopy is a procedure that allows the doctor to look inside your child’s oesophagus (the tube which goes down into their stomach from their throat, also called the gullet or foodpipe), stomach and duodenum (where the stomach joins the small intestine). To do this test, an […]