Pediatric surgery

Pediatric Surgery, 7th Edition - edited by Arnold G. Coran, Anthony Caldamone, N. Scott Adzick, Thomas M. Krummel, Jean-Martin Laberge, and Robert Shamberger - features comprehensive, up-to-date guidance on all aspects of childhood surgery, including congenital malformations, tumors, trauma, and urologic problems. Apply the latest developments in fetal surgery, adolescent bariatric surgery, minimally invasive surgery in children, and tissue engineering for the repair of congenital anomalies, such as the separation of conjoined twins. you can also access the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com, making this definitive resource more accessible than ever. Get comprehensive coverage of cutting-edge technology in pediatric surgical diseases, including imaging concepts, minimally invasive techniques, robotics, diagnostic and therapeutic advances, and molecular biology and genetics. Find information quickly and easily with an intuitive organization by body region and organs. Apply the guidance of world-renowned experts in pediatric surgery.

Part I . GENERAL 1 History of Pediatric Surgery: A Brief Overview 2 Molecular Clinical Genetics and Gene Therapy 3 Impact of Tissue Engineering in Pediatric Surgery 4 Advanced and Emerging Surgical Technologies and the Process of Innovation 5 Prenatal Diagnosis and Fetal Therapy 6 Neonatal Physiology and Metabolic Considerations 7 Respiratory Physiology and Care 8 Extracorporeal Life Support for Cardiopulmonary Failure 9 Neonatal Cardiovascular Physiology and Care 10 Sepsis and Related Considerations 11 Surgical Implications of Hematologic Disease 12 Nutritional Support in the Pediatric Surgical Patient 13 Pediatric Anesthesia 14 Clinical Outcomes Evaluation and Quality Improvement 15 Ethical Considerations 16 Patient- and Family-Centered Pediatric Surgical Care Part II . TRAUMA 17 Injury Prevention 18 Infants and Children as Accident Victims and Their Emergency Management 19 Thoracic Injuries 20 Abdominal Trauma 21 Genitourinary Tract Trauma 22 Musculoskeletal Trauma 23 Hand, Soft Tissue, and Envenomation Injuries 24 Central Nervous System Injuries 25 Vascular Injury 26 Burns 27 Child Abuse and Birth Injuries Part III . MAJOR TUMORS OF CHILDHOOD 28 Principles of Pediatric Oncolog…