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In this issue of Surgical Clinics, guest editor Dr. John D. Horton brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Pediatric Surgery. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as management of anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung's disease; management of abdominal tumors; management of congenital diaphragmatic hernia; management of esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula; and more.
- Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including management of disorders of gut rotation; surgical support of the developmentally delayed/neurologically impaired child; management of intestinal failure and nutritional support; management of biliary atresia and biliary cysts; chest wall malformations and congenital lung lesions; and more.
- Provides in-depth clinical reviews on pediatric surgery, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
- Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
List of contents
Management of Anorectal Malformations and Hirschsprung Disease
Abdominal Tumors: Wilms, Neuroblastoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, and Hepatoblastoma
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Considerations for the Adult General Surgeon
Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula: Overview and Considerations for the General Surgeon
Pediatric Ingestions
Common Conditions II: Acute Appendicitis, Intussusception, and Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Management of Abdominal Wall Defects
Small Bowel Congenital Anomalies: A Review and Update
Malrotation: Management of Disorders of Gut Rotation for the General Surgeon
Surgical Support of the Developmentally Delayed or Neurologically Impaired Child
Medical and Surgical Aspects of Intestinal Failure in the Child
Meconium Ileus, Distal Intestinal Obstruction Syndrome, and Other Gastrointestinal Pathology in the Cystic Fibrosis Patient
Chest Wall Deformities and Congenital Lung Lesions: What the General/Thoracic Surgeon Should Know
Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease for General Surgeons
