Chapter 43 – Anesthesia for Penile Procedures
Abstract This chapter, provides an overview for caudal and penile blocks and their application in pediatric anesthesia practice. The authors discuss the indication for caudal blocks as well as anatomic…
Chapter 45 – Anesthesia for Ex Utero Intrapartum Therapy (EXIT)
Abstract This chapter provides an in-depth discussion on the complexities associated with the Ex-Utero Intrapartum Therapy; EXIT procedure. The authors provide a thorough analysis of patient and procedural considerations from…
Chapter 44 – Bladder Exstrophy
Abstract This chapter, provides an overview of bladder exstrophy repair. The author reviews the pathophysiology and associated anomalies related to bladder exstrophy. The surgical approaches and related anesthetic considerations are…
Chapter 40 – Craniosynostosis
Abstract This chapter, provides an excellent review of a core pediatric surgical topic; craniosynostosis and cranial vault remodeling. The authors describe the pathophysiology of the four main cranial sutures and…
Chapter 42 – Strabismus Surgery
Abstract This chapter, reviews a commonly performed surgical procedure in children; strabismus correction. The anesthetic considerations for children undergoing strabismus surgery are presented from the pre-operative evaluation, the incitement of…
Chapter 39 – Cleft Lip and Palate
Abstract The authors provide an in-depth review of cleft lip and plate from developmental pathophysiology through the surgical correction. Commonly associated syndromes are discussed in addition to the relevant anesthetic…
Chapter 41 – Anesthesia for Dental Procedures
Abstract this chapter, reviews anesthetic considerations for children undergoing dental procedures requiring anesthesia. The dental considerations for children requiring anesthesia are discussed. The requirements for infective endocarditis prophylaxis are provided…
Chapter 37 – Epilepsy Surgery
Abstract This chapter, reviews the basics for children undergoing epilepsy surgery. The authors discuss the incidence and types of seizures as well as various modalities for seizure suppression (e.g. ketogenic…
Chapter 33 – Laryngotracheal Reconstruction Surgery
Abstract This chapter, provides an overview of the care and evaluation for patients undergoing laryngotracheal reconstruction. The authors present the evaluation process, grading and considerations surround patients with subglottic stenosis….
Chapter 35 – Myelomeningocele and Hydrocephalus
Abstract In this chapter, the common pediatric conditions of Myelomeningocele and Hydrocephalus are reviewed. The pathophysiology of spina bifida is discussed in relation of both post-natal and fetal surgical management….
