Surgical Care of Major Newborn Malformations

This volume addresses the major “index cases” involving neonates that are taught in pediatric surgical training programs. The discussion emphasizes practical features of the diagnosis and management of these malformations. The intention is to help clinicians sculpt a creative adaptable approach that can be individualized for each child. The current approach is situated in its historical context to encourage ongoing advancement in the care of these patients.

Contents:

• Perioperative Management of the Neonatal Patient (Matias Bruzoni and Craig T Albanese)
• Malrotation (Jeremy Aidlen)
• Congenital Duodenal Obstruction (Chad E Hamner)
• Jejunoileal Atresia and Stenosis (Stephen E Dolgin)
• Hirschsprung's Disease (Meade Barlow, Nelson Rosen and Stephen E Dolgin)
• Meconium Syndromes (Ankur Rana and Stephen Dolgin)
• Anorectal Malformations (Meade Barlow, Nelson Rosen and Stephen E Dolgin)
• Necrotizing Enterocolitis (Loren Berman and R Lawrence Moss)
• Esophageal Atresia (Frederick Alexander)
• Abdominal Wall Defects (Benedict C Nwomeh)
• Malformations of the Lung (David H Rothstein)
• Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (Samuel Z Soffer)
• Extra Hepatic Biliary Atresia (Rebecka L Meyers and Erik G Pearson)
• Ovarian Cysts (Stephen E Dolgin)
• Vascular and Lymphatic Anomalies (Ann M Kulungowski and Steven J Fishman)
• Sacrococcygeal Teratoma (Richard D Glick)

Readership: Surgical residents and fellows training in pediatric surgery, pediatric surgeons, neonatologists, pediatricians and nurses involved in the care of newborns with surgical problems.