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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Abstract This chapter discusses the signs, symptoms, diagnostic work up and anesthetic consideration related to children with anterior mediastinal masses. Chapter 19 Anterior Mediastinal Masses Adam C. Adler and Sheryl…
Abstract This chapter, reviews thoracic surgery for a host of pathologies in children. The author discusses commonly encountered pediatric congenital lung tumors (i.e.. Congenital lobar emphysema and Congenital Cystic Adenomatous…
Abstract In this chapter, the critical topic of congenital diaphragmatic hernia is reviewed. The diagnosis and pathophysiology are discussed in relation to organ systems effected and prognostic factors. The author…
Abstract In this chapter, the authors discuss the issues related to post-operative neonatal apnea with an example of an infant hernia repair. Neonatal apnea, its etiology and associated risk factors…
