Pediatric Surgery, 2-Volume Set: Expert Consult - Online and Print

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. 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.

Table of Contents:
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 Oncology, Genetics of Cancer, and Radiation Therapy 29 Biopsy Techniques for Children with Cancer 30 Wilms' Tumor 31 Neuroblastoma 32 Nonmalignant Tumors of the Liver 33 Malignant Liver Tumors 34 Pediatric Gastrointestinal Tumors 35 Diagnosis and Treatment of Rhabdomyosarcoma 36 Other Soft Tissue Tumors 37 Teratomas and Other Germ Cell Tumors 38 Hodgkin Lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma 39 Ovarian Tumors 40 Testicular Tumors 41 Adrenal Tumors 42 Tumors of the Lung and Chest Wall 43 Bone Tumors 44 Brain Tumors Part IV . TRANSPLANTATION 45 Principles of Transplantation 46 Renal Transplantation 47 Pancreas and Islet Cell Transplantation 48 Liver Transplantation 49 Pediatric Intestinal Transplantation 50 Heart Transplantation 51 Pediatric Lung Transplantation 52 Surgical Implications Associated with Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Part V . HEAD AND NECK 53 Craniofacial Anomalies 54 Understanding and Caring for Children with Cleft Lip and Palate 55 Otolaryngologic Disorders 56 Salivary Glands 57 Lymph Node Disorders 58 Childhood Diseases of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands 59 Neck Cysts and Sinuses 60 Torticollis VOLUME TWO Part VI . THORAX 61 Disorders of the Breast 62 Congenital Chest Wall Deformities 63 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and Eventration 64 Cysts of the Lungs and Mediastinum 65 Lesions of the Larynx, Trachea, and Upper Airway 66 Infections and Diseases of the Lungs, Pleura, and Mediastinum 67 Esophagoscopy and Diagnostic Techniques 68 Esophageal Rupture and Perforation 69 Congenital Anomalies of the Esophagus 70 Caustic Strictures of the Esophagus 71 Esophageal Replacement 72 Disorders of Esophageal Function 73 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Part VII . ABDOMEN 74 Disorders of the Umbilicus 75 Congenital Defects of the Abdominal Wall 76 Inguinal Hernias and Hydroceles 77 Undescended Testis, Torsion, and Varicocele 78 Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis 79 Peptic Ulcer and Other Conditions of the Stomach 80 Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents 81 Duodenal Atresia and Stenosis-Annular Pancreas 82 Jejunoileal Atresia and Stenosis 83 Meconium Ileus 84 Meckel Diverticulum 85 Intussusception 86 Disorders of Intestinal Rotation and Fixation 87 Other Causes of Intestinal Obstruction 88 Short Bowel Syndrome 89 Gastrointestinal Bleeding 90 Alimentary Tract Duplications 91 Mesenteric and Omental Cysts 92 Ascites 93 Polypoid Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract 94 Necrotizing Enterocolitis 95 Crohn's Disease 96 Ulcerative Colitis 97 Primary Peritonitis 98 Stomas of the Small and Large Intestine 99 Atresia, Stenosis, and Other Obstructions of the Colon 100 Appendicitis 101 Hirschsprung Disease 102 Intestinal Dysganglionosis and Other Disorders of Intestinal Motility 103 Anorectal Malformations 104 Other Disorders of the Anus and Rectum, Anorectal Function 105 The Jaundiced Infant: Biliary Atresia 106 Choledochal Cyst 107 Gallbladder Disease and Hepatic Infections 108 Portal Hypertension 109 The Pancreas 110 The Spleen Part VIII . GENITOURINARY DISORDERS 111 Renal Agenesis, Dysplasia, and Cystic Disease 112 Renal Fusions and Ectopia 113 Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction 114 Renal Infection, Abscess, Vesicoureteral Reflux, Urinary Lithiasis, and Renal Vein Thrombosis 115 Ureteral Duplication and Ureteroceles 116 Disorders of Bladder Function 117 Reconstruction of the Bladder and Bladder Outlet 118 Incontinent and Continent Urinary Diversion 119 Megaureter and Prune-Belly Syndrome 120 Bladder and Cloacal Exstrophy 121 Hypospadias 122 Abnormalities of the Urethra, Penis, and Scrotum 123 Disorders of Sexual Development 124 Abnormalities of the Female Genital Tract Part IX . SPECIAL AREAS 125 Vascular Anomalies 126 Pediatric Arterial Diseases 127 Congenital Heart Disease and Anomalies of the Great Vessels 128 Management of Neural Tube Defects, Hydrocephalus, Refractory Epilepsy, and Central Nervous System Infections 129 Major Congenital Orthopedic Deformities 130 Congenital Defects of the Skin and Hands 131 Conjoined Twins

Review :
"This remains a stalwart in pediatric surgery and will continue to be a valuable asset in libraries, public or personal, as a rich source of information on the surgical care of children."- Robert Arensman, MD (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine) Doody Review Services