Newborn Surgery 3E

Book excerpt: Newborn Surgery, Third Edition provides a comprehensive compendium of the pathophysiology, investigation and management of neonatal disorders. Areas covered include in this new edition include: Preoperative assessment Anesthesia Postoperative management Nutrition Ethical considerations in newborn surgery Head, neck, and chest surgery Esophagus and gastrointestinal tract surgery Liver and biliary tract surgery Anterior abdominal wall defects Tumors Spina bifida and hydrocephalus Genitourinary issues Long-term outcomes in newborn surgery With its uniquely comprehensive coverage of neonatal surgical specialties, this book is the first stop for anyone looking to supplement their knowledge in this broad and increasingly disparate field, including pediatric surgeons, general surgeons with pediatric practice, neonatologists, pediatricians, and pediatric radiologists.