Pediatric Thoracic Surgery

by Parikh, Dakshesh H.; Crabbe, David C. G.; Auldist, Alexander W.; Rothenberg, Steven S.

• ISBN13: 9781848009028
• ISBN10: 184800902X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-04-30
• Publisher: Springer Verlag

Summary

This text covers new innovations and concepts in pediatric thoracic surgery practice, basic science and evidence, and the technical aspects of common and rare operative procedures.It is essential for pediatric surgical trainees and consultants with interest in pediatric thoracic surgery. Providing comprehensive coverage of newer developments, it is also a useful reference work for pediatric and thoracic surgeons and a valuable guide for surgeons (adult or pediatric) managing pediatric thoracic surgery on occasional basis or only during acute emergency.Covering the subjects within pediatric thoracic surgery (non-cardiac) in significant depth, this book acts as a reference text for consultants undertaking pediatric thoracic work as well as for pediatric respiratory, anesthetists and fetal medicine doctors. Topics within this book will also be of interest to pediatric respiratory physicians and pediatric oncologists.

Author Biography

Mr Dakshesh H Parikh is Consultant Paediatric Surgeon and Lead Clinician in the Trauma Service, Paediatric Thoracic Service and The Minimal Access Surgery - Laparoscopy/ Thoracoscopy Service at The Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Trust, UK.

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

Historical Background

Anatomy and physiology of anorectal prolapse

Diagnosis of Haemorrhoids & ODS

Evaluation of Patients with Symptomatic Haemorrhoids and Obstructed Defaecation

Patient Selection for Stapled Haemorrhoidopexy & STARR

Stapled haemorrhoidopexy G++ the technique

Stapled Transanal Rectal Resection (STARR Procedure)

The evidence for Stapled Haemorrhoidopexy & STARR

Areas of controversy and future research

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