Pediatric Gastrointestinal Surgery

Pediatric Gastrointestinal Surgery is a specialized field of pediatric surgery that focuses on diseases and congenital abnormalities of the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, rectum, liver, pancreas, and biliary tract in infants and children.

Common Pediatric Gastrointestinal Surgical Conditions
  • Appendicitis
  • Hirschsprung disease
  • Anorectal malformations
  • Intestinal atresia
  • Meckel’s diverticulum
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) requiring surgery
  • Pyloric stenosis
  • Intussusception
  • Cholelithiasis (gallstones)
  • Choledochal cyst
  • Inguinal and umbilical hernias
Emergency Pediatric Gastrointestinal Surgical Conditions
  • Acute appendicitis with perforation
  • Intestinal obstruction
  • Intussusception
  • Midgut volvulus due to malrotation
  • Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
  • Intestinal perforation
  • Incarcerated or strangulated hernia
Gastrointestinal bleeding requiring surgical intervention
  • Traumatic bowel injury
  • Peritonitis due to bowel perforation

Early diagnosis and prompt surgical management are essential to prevent complications, preserve gastrointestinal function, and ensure healthy growth and development in children.

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Patent Vitellointestinal Duct
Patent Vitellointestinal Duct
Patent Vitellointestinal Duct