Commonly encountered surgical problems in the fetus and neonate.
Neonatal surgical care requires a current understanding of pre- and postnatal intervention for a myriad of congenital anomalies. This article includes an update of the recent information on commonly encountered fetal and neonatal surgical problems, highlighting specific areas of controversy and challenges in diagnosis. The authors hope that this article is useful for trainees and practitioners involved in any aspect of fetal and neonatal care.
Durkin
Emily F
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Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health, H4/325 Clinical Science Center, Madison, WI 53798, USA.
Shaaban
Aimen
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D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D004065:Digestive System Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D005333:Fetus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures