Color Atlas of Pediatric Surgery

This beautifully illustrated and expertly written atlas depicts the clinical manifestations and surgical management of major congenital and acquired pediatric conditions. A wealth of step-by-step color photographs (including rare intra-operative views), black-and-white imaging studies, and skillfully rendered line drawings demonstrate both simple and complex procedures. Features: * WHAT'S NEW: * New chapter on the minimally invasive techniques of laparoscopy and thorascopy. * New drawings of surgical techniques for thyroglossal duct cyst, standard and long-segment Hirschsprung's disease, reduction of intussusception, epigastric hernia repair, and H-type tracheo-esophageal fistula. * Special considerations for surgery in children with sickle-cell disease and HIV. * New guidelines for pre- and postoperative care. * The latest vascular access techniques, with an emphasis on central venous lines, Broviac and PIC catheter placement. * New coverage of ECMO for transient pulmonary insufficiency, surgery for echinococcus (hydatid) cyst of the liver, and more. * New photographs for the repair of pectus excavatum.
* OUTSTANDING FEATURES: * Comprehensive coverage includes both common and rare abnormalities. * Logical organization groups chapters by clinical topics and anatomical areas. * Proven guidelines describe proper diagnostic steps - including what tests to choose...and which not to. * Diagnostic imaging studies show what the problem looks like using x-ray, CT, MRI, sonography, and angiography.