ABSTRACT

Written in a unique and innovative style, this book presents pediatric surgery in an interactive clinical context. Each chapter is built upon a specific disease or group of diseases, beginning with a typical case, presented interactively, just as it would be in encountered in clinical practice. These are actual cases that have been encountered by the author and are likely to be managed on any pediatric surgical service. The discussion that follows presents the most relevant issues pertaining to the topic, drawing on the index case, as well as multiple other cases that depict the entire spectrum of the disease or anomaly. The carefully selected suggested readings emphasize sentinel papers, high-quality reviews, and the best and most recent evidence published on the subject. A large number of illustrations help bring the clinical concepts to light. A number of high-quality videos provide a dynamic atlas of common procedures. The book is  useful to the entire range of pediatric surgical trainees and practitioners, from the medical student or resident rotating on pediatric surgery, to the fellow preparing for certification, to the seasoned surgeon looking for an update on a particular subject or preparing for recertification. A large number of other physicians will find this book very useful, including general surgeons who evaluate and treat childhood surgical diseases, paediatricians and pediatric hospitalists who co-manage patients with surgeons, and obstetricians, pathologists, and radiologists who work closely with pediatric surgeons.

Key Features

  • Provides a hands-on guide to the management of typical clinical scenarios for all pediatric surgery trainees and other professionals involved in the care of childhood surgical disease
  • Presents more than 300 cases, covering the whole spectrum of pediatric surgery, illustrated in full-color and with an accompanying e-book
  • Allows the reader to apply their knowledge to real-life situations and assess their level of expertise by the use of a case-based Q&A format
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    section Section I|1 pages

    Head and Neck

    chapter 1|8 pages

    Fetal Neck Masses

    chapter 2|8 pages

    Cervical Lymphadenopathy

    chapter 3|7 pages

    Branchial Cleft Anomalies

    chapter 4|7 pages

    Thyroglossal Duct Cyst

    chapter 5|14 pages

    Various Head and Neck Lesions

    section Section II|1 pages

    Thorax

    chapter 6|19 pages

    Chest Wall Anomalies

    chapter 7|14 pages

    Neonatal Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    chapter 8|12 pages

    Diaphragmatic Anomalies

    chapter 9|11 pages

    Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation

    chapter 10|7 pages

    Bronchopulmonary Sequestration

    chapter 11|9 pages

    Pulmonary Emphysema

    chapter 12|11 pages

    Bronchopulmonary Foregut Malformations

    chapter 13|18 pages

    Esophageal Atresia

    chapter 14|8 pages

    Congenital Esophageal Stenosis

    chapter 15|8 pages

    Spontaneous Pneumothorax

    chapter 16|4 pages

    Chylothorax

    chapter 17|10 pages

    Necrotizing Pneumonia and Empyema

    section Section III|1 pages

    Abdomen

    chapter 18|15 pages

    Abdominal Wall Hernias

    chapter 19|8 pages

    Hydrocele

    chapter 20|7 pages

    Umbilical Lesions

    chapter 21|10 pages

    Gastroschisis

    chapter 22|9 pages

    Omphalocele

    chapter 23|9 pages

    Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

    chapter 24|8 pages

    Achalasia

    chapter 25|8 pages

    Pyloric Stenosis

    chapter 26|8 pages

    Gastroduodenal Perforations

    chapter 27|9 pages

    Duodenal Obstruction

    chapter 28|9 pages

    Malrotation and Midgut Volvulus

    chapter 29|13 pages

    Jejunoileal Atresia

    chapter 30|8 pages

    Meckel Diverticulum

    chapter 31|10 pages

    Intussusception

    chapter 32|9 pages

    Alimentary Tract Duplications

    chapter 33|10 pages

    Meconium Disease

    chapter 34|13 pages

    Necrotizing Enterocolitis

    chapter 35|11 pages

    Appendicitis

    chapter 36|13 pages

    Hirschsprung's Disease

    chapter 37|5 pages

    Colonic Atresia

    chapter 38|8 pages

    Intestinal Polyps

    chapter 39|10 pages

    Inflammatory Bowel Disease

    chapter 40|13 pages

    Male Anorectal Malformations

    chapter 41|10 pages

    Female Anorectal Malformations

    chapter 42|9 pages

    Choledochal Cyst

    chapter 43|11 pages

    Biliary Atresia

    chapter 44|10 pages

    Splenic Lesions

    section Section IV|1 pages

    Genitourinary Tract

    chapter 45|9 pages

    Neonatal Ovarian Cysts

    chapter 46|9 pages

    Adnexal Torsion

    chapter 47|7 pages

    Uterovaginal Anomalies

    chapter 48|8 pages

    Cryptorchidism

    chapter 49|8 pages

    Testicular Torsion

    chapter 50|7 pages

    Disorders of the Prepuce

    section Section V|1 pages

    Tumors

    chapter 51|11 pages

    Thyroid Tumors

    chapter 52|13 pages

    Neuroblastoma

    chapter 53|13 pages

    Wilms Tumor

    chapter 54|13 pages

    Liver Tumors

    chapter 55|9 pages

    Rhabdomyosarcoma

    chapter 56|7 pages

    Adrenocortical Neoplasms

    chapter 57|10 pages

    Pancreatic Lesions

    chapter 58|12 pages

    Ovarian Tumors

    chapter 59|9 pages

    Testicular Tumors

    chapter 60|13 pages

    Sacrococcygeal Teratoma

    chapter 61|9 pages

    Infantile Soft Tissue Lesions

    section Section VI|1 pages

    Trauma

    chapter 62|7 pages

    Gastrointestinal Trauma

    chapter 63|5 pages

    Hepatic and Splenic Trauma

    chapter 64|4 pages

    Pancreatic Trauma

    chapter 65|7 pages

    Renal Trauma

    section Section VII|1 pages

    Miscellaneous

    chapter 66|9 pages

    Breast Lesions

    chapter 67|15 pages

    Lymphatic Malformations

    chapter 68|9 pages

    Hemangiomas

    chapter 69|8 pages

    Soft Tissue Infections