title: Newborn surgical emergencies. Gastrointestinal anomalies, abdominal wall defects.
abstract: Structural anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract and anterior abdominal wall diagnosed in the perinatal period often require prompt surgical intervention. This article highlights the pathophysiology, evaluation, and management of the more common lesions encountered in the neonate.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Surgery, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University Children's Hospital, Hershey.
authors.forename: P W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: Dillon
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Cilley
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D004065:Digestive System Abnormalities; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D004630:Emergencies; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000601:surgery; D006627:Hirschsprung Disease / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007409:Intestinal Atresia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery