Paediatric Surgery

Pediatric Surgery.

Here’s a concise overview:

1. Definition:
   • Pediatric surgery involves the diagnostic, operative, and postoperative care for children with congenital and acquired anomalies and diseases.
   • These conditions can be developmental, inflammatory, neoplastic, or traumatic.
2. Scope:
   • Pediatric surgeons specialize in treating infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
   • They perform surgical procedures on patients with various complex conditions, addressing a wide range of issues.
3. Conditions Treated:
   • Pediatric surgery benefits children born with disorders such as:
     • Congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
     • Gastroschisis.
     • Intestinal atresia.
     • Imperforate anus.
     • Hirschsprung’s disease.
     • And more.