Disorders of the Pancreas
114 Disorders of the Pancreas Melissa Kennedy Disorders of the pancreas (Figure 114-1) are rare in childhood but can be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Pancreatitis occurs less frequently…
Intestinal Obstruction and Malrotation
109 Intestinal Obstruction and Malrotation Andrew Chu In its most simplistic conceptualization, the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a long, flexible tube designed for active, unidirectional flow, with its only openings…
Infections of the Central Nervous System
92 Infections of the Central Nervous System Sanjeev K. Swami This chapter discusses infections of the central nervous system (CNS), including meningitis, meningoencephalitis, epidural abscesses, and brain abscesses. Some specific…
Disorders of the Respiratory System
102 Disorders of the Respiratory System Lori A. Christ, David A. Munson Advancements in the treatment of respiratory distress in newborns have significantly reduced infant mortality in the United States…
Hepatobiliary Disease
115 Hepatobiliary Disease Melissa Leyva-Vega Hepatobiliary disease in children is relatively uncommon but accounts for significant morbidity. The liver is the most commonly transplanted solid organ in children. The diagnosis…
Osteomyelitis and Other Bone and Joint Infections
88 Osteomyelitis and Other Bone and Joint Infections Ann Chahroudi Osteomyelitis Osteomyelitis is inflammation of bone caused by bacterial or, less often, fungal infection. Osteomyelitis is categorized both by the…
Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urologic System
66 Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urologic System Ulf H. Beier, Lawrence Copelovitch This chapter reviews several common congenital and inherited anomalies of the kidney and urologic system. Congenital…
Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
44 Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease Michael L. O’Byrne, Anitha S. John Cyanotic heart disease refers to cardiac lesions that result in a characteristic blue discoloration of the skin. Typically, patients…
Acute and Chronic Renal Failure
65 Acute and Chronic Renal Failure Olivera Marsenic, H. Jorge Baluarte Acute Renal Failure Acute kidney injury (AKI), previously referred to as acute renal failure (ARF), is defined as an…
