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Record Nr.

UNINA9910826079003321

Titolo

Pediatric colorectal and pelvic reconstructive surgery / / [edited by] Marc A. Levitt, Alejandra Vilanova-Sanchez

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boca Raton : , : CRC Press, , [2020]

ISBN

0-429-02778-8

0-429-63990-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (293 pages) : illustrations

Disciplina

617.55059

Soggetti

Pelvis - Surgery

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Sommario/riassunto

"This book provides comprehensive coverage of the anatomical and physiological aspects of complex colorectal and pelvic malformations. Also described are the surgical protocols for this specialized field within pediatric surgery. The benefits of high- level collaboration between surgical services when treating these anomalies are explained, as are treatment algorithms and care of complications. Includes evaluation and management of the newborn Describes surgical interventions of the newborn, and when a primary repair versus a staged approach is required Explains the value of laparoscopy and deciding in which cases to use it Looks at the importance of a transition program to adulthood Pediatric surgeons worldwide and the teams in which they work will benefit from this well illustrated and comprehensive work"--