The African Journal of Paediatric Surgery aims to promote research, post- graduate training and further education among Paediatric surgeons, Paediatric Surgical Trainees and paramedical personnel in the surgery of newborn infants and children particularly in Africa and other tropical regions of the world.AJPS welcomes original articles, case reports, letters to the editor, editorials, commentaries, special communications and innovations related to clinical or laboratory-based research in Paediatric Surgery.