Participants should be aware of the following financial/non-financial relationships:
Carey L. Watson, MD: Nothing to disclose.
Learning Objectives:
Be able to describe common newborn surgical emergencies that are relevant to the practicing general surgeon. Describe the basic pathologies that one will face in the pediatric population (specifically infants and neonates)
Be able to describe the common metabolic abnormality seen with the presentation of Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. What is the treatment?
Be able to describe why bilious emesis in the neonatal/newborn period is a surgical emergency. Describe steps of the Ladd's procedure and know the difference between malrotation and malrotation with volvulus.
Be able to describe the pathophysiology of Hirschsprung's disease as well as the typical presentation. How is Hirschsprung's disease treated?
How is an inguinal hernia repair in pediatric surgery different from that of a repair in adults? How are incarcerated inguinal hernias treated in the pediatric population?
