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"This study sets out to describe all aspects of a congenital anomaly which has been described as ""the epitome of modern surgery"" and ""the raison d'etre of pediatric surgery"". The book is presented in eight sections, commencing with a summary of the historical events of significance, followed by epidemiology and genetics, embryology, anatomy and pathophysiology. The clinical aspects commence with chapters dealing with diagnosis, transport, anaesthesia and intensive care. This is followed by a section which addresses the surgical aspects of the specific variants of the anormaly. A major problem in a baby with oesophageal atresia is the associated anomalies which are present in over 50% of the patients; therefore section 4 is devoted to the consideration of these anomalies with emphasis on the most important specific anomalies. It also includes the overall care of the child and family and to complete the monograph by describing the management of specific problems and complications, and the longterm results of surgery. This book is presented in the hope that it will be of help to all concerned with the care of the baby with oesophageal atresia and its family, recognizing that the field is wide, involving as it does representatives of many medical and paramedical disciplines."

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Author:   A. W. Auldist ,  Spencer W. Beasley ,  N. A. Myers
Publisher:   Chapman and Hall
Imprint:   Chapman and Hall
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.652kg
ISBN:  

9780412348204

ISBN 10:   0412348209
Pages:   402
Publication Date:   01 January 1991
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

One History.- 1 The early history of oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula.- Two Basic Sciences.- 2 Epidemiology and Genetics.- 3 Embryology.- 4 Anatomy.- 5 Pathophysiology.- Three Diagnosis and Perioperative Care.- 6 Diagnosis.- 7 Transport of the neonate with oesophageal atresia.- 8 Anaesthesia and perioperative care.- Four Surgical Aspects.- 9 Oesophageal atresia with distal tracheo-oesophageal Fistula.- 10 Oesophageal Atresia without Fistula.- 11 Oesophageal atresia with proximal tracheo-oesophageal fistula.- 12 Oesophageal replacement.- 13 Tracheo-oesophageal Fistula: The `H' fistula.- Five Associated Anomalies.- 14 Associated anomalies.- 15 Congenital heart disease.- 16 Urinary tract abnormalities.- 17 Orthopaedic abnormalities.- Six Care of the Child and Family.- 18 Nursing Care.- 19 Support of the Family.- 20 Case Selection.- Seven The Problems.- 21 Oesophageal Complications.- 22 Tracheomalacia.- 23 Gastro-oesophageal Reflux.- Eight The Outcome.- 24 Trends in Mortality.- 25 Late results following repair of oesophageal atresia.

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