Abstract This chapter, provides an overview of bladder exstrophy repair. The author reviews the pathophysiology and associated anomalies related to bladder exstrophy. The surgical approaches and related anesthetic considerations are…
Abstract This chapter, provides an excellent review of a core pediatric surgical topic; craniosynostosis and cranial vault remodeling. The authors describe the pathophysiology of the four main cranial sutures and…
Abstract This chapter, reviews a commonly performed surgical procedure in children; strabismus correction. The anesthetic considerations for children undergoing strabismus surgery are presented from the pre-operative evaluation, the incitement of…
Abstract The authors provide an in-depth review of cleft lip and plate from developmental pathophysiology through the surgical correction. Commonly associated syndromes are discussed in addition to the relevant anesthetic…
Abstract this chapter, reviews anesthetic considerations for children undergoing dental procedures requiring anesthesia. The dental considerations for children requiring anesthesia are discussed. The requirements for infective endocarditis prophylaxis are provided…
Abstract This chapter, reviews the basics for children undergoing epilepsy surgery. The authors discuss the incidence and types of seizures as well as various modalities for seizure suppression (e.g. ketogenic…
Abstract This chapter, provides an overview of the care and evaluation for patients undergoing laryngotracheal reconstruction. The authors present the evaluation process, grading and considerations surround patients with subglottic stenosis….
Abstract In this chapter, the common pediatric conditions of Myelomeningocele and Hydrocephalus are reviewed. The pathophysiology of spina bifida is discussed in relation of both post-natal and fetal surgical management….
Abstract In this chapter discusses the relevant perioperative anesthetic concerns related to thyroidectomy surgery. Reviewed is Graves’ disease, electrolyte and anatomic considerations of thyroid surgery as well as the timeframe…
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…
