Surgery of the immunodeficient child.
A great deal has been learned about the surgery of immunodeficient patients. If one assesses the problem and follows the surgical principles described, in most instances one can solve the problem and be a great help to the oncologist and immunotherapist. A team approach is most important.
D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery; D000917:Antibody Formation; D001706:Biopsy; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000150:complications; D006105:Granulomatous Disease, Chronic / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007111:Immunity, Cellular; D007153:Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology; D007223:Infant; D007239:Infections / Q000150:complications; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D009504:Neutrophils; D012306:Risk; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000009:adverse effects; D013950:Thymus Gland / Q000473:pathology