Pediatric surgery as an essential component of global child health

Recent initiatives in global health have emphasized universal coverage of essential health services. Surgical conditions play a critical role in child health in resource-poor areas. This paper discusses 1) the spectrum of pediatric surgical conditions and their treatment; 2) relevance to recent advances in global surgery; 3) challenges to the prioritization of surgical care within child health, and possible solutions; 4) a case example from a resource-poor area (Uganda) illustrating some of these concepts; and 5) important child health initiatives with which surgical services should be integrated.

Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery - September 15, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Doruk Ozgediz, Monica Langer, Phyllis Kisa, Dan Poenaru Source Type: research