Access the accompanying videos for this chapter online. Available on ExpertConsult.com . Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed operations in children. The open inguinal approach is an excellent method for repair but has the potential risk…
In 1953, a 49% total body surface area (TBSA) burn produced an expected mortality of 50% in a child. Today, the percent TBSA burn producing that same mortality is estimated at 99%. Despite several major advancements in burn care, burns…
Access the accompanying videos for this chapter online. Available on ExpertConsult.com . Durable enteral access is a commonly performed operation in pediatric surgery practice today. Methods for gastrostomy include open, percutaneous, endoscopic, and laparoscopic techniques. Laparoscopic gastrostomy in children offers…