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. (previously by Grosfeld, O'Neill, Coran & Fonkalsrud) New to this edition * Access the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com. * Stay current on recent 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. * Master the latest surgeries available for fetal and neonatal patients and provide life-saving options at birth. * Tap into the expertise of new editors who bring fresh perspectives to cutting-edge techniques. Author Info By Arnold G. Coran, MD, Professor of Surgery and Head, Section of Pediatric Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Surgeon-in-Chief, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI; Anthony Caldamone, MD, Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, Director of Urology Residency Program, Department of Urology, Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, RI; N. Scott Adzick, MD, Surgeon in Chief, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; Thomas M. Krummel, MD; Jean-Martin Laberge and Robert Shamberger Contents (of the previous edition) Volume One Preface - Editorial Board Part I: General Chapter 1. A Brief History of Pediatric Surgery Chapter 2. Molecular Clinical Genetics, Gene Therapy Chapter 3. The Impact of Tissue Engineering in Pediatric Surgery Chapter 4. Advanced and Emerging Technologies in Surgical Technologies and the Process of Innovation Chapter 5. The Fetus as a Patient Chapter 6. Neonatal Physiology and Metabolic Considerations Chapter 7. Respiratory Physiology and Care Chapter 8. Extracorporeal Life Support and Cardiopulmonary Failure In Children Chapter 9. Neonatal Cardiovascular Physiology and Care Chapter 10. Sepsis and Related Conditions Chapter 11. Surgical Implications of Hematologic Disorders Chapter 12. Nutrition Support in the Pediatric Surgical Patient Chapter 13. Pediatric Anesthesia Chapter 14. Ethical Considerations in Pediatric Surgery Part II : Trauma Chapter 15. Infants and Children as Accident Victims and Their Emergency Management Chapter 16. Thoracic Injuries Chapter 17. Abdominal Trauma Chapter 18. Genitourinary Trauma Chapter 19. Musculoskeletal Trauma Chapter 20. Hand, Soft Tissue and Envenomation Injuries Chapter 21. Central Nervous System Injuries Chapter 22. Vascular Injury Chapter 23. Treatment of Burns Chapter 24. Child Abuse and Birth Injuries Part III: Major Tumors of Childhood Chapter 25. Principles of Pediatric Oncology/Genetics of Cancer and Radiation Therapy Chapter 26. Biopsy Techniques for Childhood Cancer Chapter 27. Wilms' Tumor Chapter 28. Neuroblastoma Chapter 29. Non-malignant Tumors of the Liver Chapter 30. Liver Tumors Chapter 31. Gastrointestinal Tumors Chapter 32. Rhabdomyosarcoma Chapter 33. Other Soft Tissue Tumors in Children (complete table of contents on request)