Pediatric surgery as an essential component of global child health

Abstract 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 article discusses (1) the spectrum of pediatric surgical conditions and their treatment; (2) relevance t...

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Published in:Seminars in pediatric surgery 2016-02, Vol.25 (1), p.3-9
Main Authors: Ozgediz, Doruk, MD, MSc, Langer, Monica, MD, Kisa, Phyllis, MBBS, MMed (Surg), Poenaru, Dan, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Child Health
Congenital anomalies
Developing Countries
Global child health
Global Health
Global health disparities
Global pediatric surgery
Health Services Accessibility
Health Services Needs and Demand
Humans
Low and middle income countries
Pediatrics
Specialties, Surgical
Surgery
Uganda
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Summary:Abstract 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 article 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. Pediatric surgery providers must lead the effort to prioritize children׳s surgery in health systems development.
ISSN:1055-8586
1532-9453
DOI:10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2015.09.002