Advocating for the surgical needs of children with cancer.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.01.050
Abstract: Outcomes have improved significantly over the last 60 years for children with cancer. However, one consequence of improved survival is that many patients are now living with the long-term consequences of therapy. Pediatric surgeons can… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; surgical needs; needs children; advocating surgical ... See more keywords
Exploring Noncardiac Surgical Needs From Infancy to Adulthood in Patients With Congenital Heart Disease.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2022.09.076
Abstract: OBJECTIVES As life expectancy for patients born with congenital heart disease (CHD) continues to rise, these patients will present increasingly for noncardiac surgery during childhood and adolescence. This study aimed to map the lifespan of… read more here.
Keywords: noncardiac surgery; surgery; noncardiac surgical; surgical needs ... See more keywords
Epidemiology of pediatric surgical needs in low-income countries
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0170968
Abstract: Objective According to recent estimates, at least 11% of the total global burden of disease is attributable to surgically-treatable diseases. In children, the burden is even more striking with up to 85% of children in… read more here.
Keywords: pediatric surgical; surgical needs; epidemiology; low income ... See more keywords