title: [Main surgical entities in the newborn infant and general principles of management].
abstract: The present article describes the most important surgical pathology of the infant, who sometimes requires immediate management. The authors mention the essential points for diagnosis and treatment. The main purpose of this article is to emphasize the importance this knowledge has for the pediatrician and general practitioner, who have the first contact with these patients, and in whose hands rests an opportune diagnosis and surgical management.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D011859:Radiography; D013896:Thoracic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Principales entidades quirúrgicas en el lactante y generalidades sobre su manejo.