Chapter 31 – Adenotonsillectomy
Abstract This chapter presents one of the most common pediatric surgeries, adenotonsillectomy. The author reviews in the indications for adenotonsillectomy in the setting of a child with obstructive sleep apnea…
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Chapter 32 – Tracheobronchial Foreign Body
Abstract This chapter presents an extremely common pediatric surgical issue; foreign body aspiration. The authors review the types commonly ingested foreign bodies as well as the presenting signs and symptoms….
Chapter 30 – Myringotomy and Ear Tube Placement/Upper Respiratory Infection
Abstract This chapter presents the most common pediatric surgery, myringotomy and ear tube placement. The author reviews in the indications for eat tubes in the setting of a child with…
Chapter 26 – Congenital Hyperinsulinism and Pancreatectomy
Abstract In this chapter, the rare yet critical pediatric surgical procedure of pancreatectomy for hyperinsulinism is reviewed. The pathophysiology and diagnostic approach for congenital hyperinsulinism is discussed. The author covers…
Chapter 29 – Renal Transplantation
Abstract This chapter provides a complex review of pediatric renal transplantation. The author discusses the multitude of considerations relevant to patients with chronic kidney disease (e.g. cardiovascular, endocrinologic, hematologic, bone…
Chapter 28 – Liver Transplantation
Abstract This chapter continues the scenario from the chapter on Hepatic Portoenterostomy or Kasai Procedure. The pathophysiology of end stage liver disease is reviewed with its specific effects on the…
Chapter 27 – Hepatic Portoenterostomy; Kasai Procedure
Abstract This chapter provides an overview of the surgical treatment for biliary atresia, the Hepatic Portoenterostomy or Kasai Procedure. The pathophysiology of biliary atresia is reviewed as it related to…
Chapter 25 – Abdominal Masses
Abstract This chapter, reviews the basics for children undergoing abdominal mass resections. Combined with the chapter on neuroblastoma, the authors discuss the incidence, diagnosis and perioperative considerations for patients undergoing…
Chapter 24 – Abdominal Masses
Abstract This chapter, reviews the basics for children undergoing abdominal mass resections. Combined with the chapter on nephroblastoma, the authors discuss the incidence, diagnosis and perioperative considerations for patients undergoing…
Chapter 20 – Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Abstract In this chapter, the critical pediatric topics of esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula are reviewed. The diagnosis and pathophysiology and variants of tracheoesophageal fistula are discussed. The author covers…
