Retrospective Study Pattern of Pediatric Surgical Conditions Outcome in a Tertiary Care Center

Aim: The study was conducted to describe the pattern of presentation and outcome of paediatric surgery patients seeking care in a tertiary care centre in south India. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive retrospective study was conducted among paediatric surgery patients admitted for in-patient care in a tertiary care hospital in south India. The study was conducted from June 2023 to June 2024. All patients admitted for in-patient care were included. Clinical data was extracted from case file of the patients. Results: The study included total of 60 participants. The study showed that around 69% of the participants were below five years age. Majority of the participants were males (57%). In total 53% of the participants were suffering from acquired health conditions compared to 47% who were suffering from congenital health conditions. Around 97% of the individuals were treated and discharged to home and remaining 3% were referred to other appropriate specialities. The median duration of hospital stay was five days with interquartile range of three to seven days. Conclusion: Male predominance present in paediatric surgery patients. Both congenital and acquired conditions had almost equal contribution. Around 97% got discharged to home with median hospital stay of about 5 days.