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Chapter-11 General Paediatric Surgery

BOOK TITLE: Hutchison's Paediatrics

Author
1. Gupta Devendra K
2. Sharma Shilpa
ISBN
9788184485868
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10367_11
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
17
Author Affiliations
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi, India, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India, Superspecialty Pediatric Hospital and Postgraduate Teaching Institute Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
2. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Dr RML Hospital, PhD Scholar, All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi, India, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Dr RML Hospital, PhD Scholar, All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delh, India, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences and DR RML Hospital, New Delhi, India, 416 Administration Block, PGIMER, Dr RML Hospital, Baba Kharg Singh Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi, India, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 280, Deepali Enclave Pitampura, Delhi -110034, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, (AIIMS), New Delhi, India
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Abstract

This chapter deals with the most common general paediatric surgical anomalies seen in day to day paediatric practice. Cleft lip and palate are among the most common of congenital deformities. The development of the six branchial arches is discussed. The first branchial cleft cysts are divided into two types: I and II. Type I cysts are located near the external auditory canal. Type II cysts are associated with the submandibular gland or found in the anterior triangle of the neck. The second branchial cleft accounts for 95% of branchial anomalies Third and Fourth branchial cleft cysts are extremely rare. The diagnosis and treatment for thyroglossal duct cyst is described. Common hernias like umbilical ,paraumbilical hernia, inguinal hernia hydrocele are discussed. Common abdominal surgical conditions include Intussusception and choledochal cyst are discussed in detail. Bilirubin metabolism and causes of surgical jaundice like Biliary Atresia are important to understand the spectrum of neonatal jaundice.

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