Alberto Pena

Surgical Treatment of Colorectal Problems in Children Alberto Pena

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references.; Online resource;title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed April 23, 2015). Table of Contents: Introduction.- History.- Basic Anatomy and Physiology.- Prenatal Diagnosis.- Neo-Natal Management.- Colostomy.- Imaging.- Bowel Preparation.- Perineal Fistula.- Bulbar Fistula.- Prostatic Fistula.- Bladder Neck Fistula.- No Fistula.- Minimally Invasive Approach.- Re-Operations on Male Patients.- Vestibular Fistula.- Cloacas.- Cloacal Exstrophy.- Bowel Management.- Operations to Administer Enemas.- Urologic Problems.- Hirschsprung s Disease.- Idiopathic Constipation.- Perianal Fistula.- Posterior Sagittal Approach for Other Conditions.- Rare, Complex Defects.- Associated Defects in General.- Future, Advances.- Long Term Follow-Up.- Sacrococcygeal Teratoms.- ARM in Developing Countries.- Hemorrhoids.- Polyps.- Angiodysplasia Gastro Rectal Heterotopia Rectal Bleeding."Jacket Description/Back: This superbly illustrated book on the surgical treatment of pediatric colorectal problems focuses in particular on the specific technical maneuvers that may be considered key to successful results. The presented management concepts are based on retrospective analysis of a database comprising over 5000 patients, more than 2300 of whom have been operated on by one of the authors, Dr. Pena, as lead surgeon over the past 30 years. The full range of colorectal disorders in children is thus covered, from cloaca and fistulas to Hirschsprung s disease and rarer presentations including cloacal exstrophy, rectal atresia, tumor masses, and idiopathic constipation. In addition, chapters are included on topics such as prenatal diagnosis, neonatal management, minimally invasive techniques, recent advances in imaging, and a bowel management program for treatment of fecal incontinence. "Surgical Treatment of Colorectal Problems in Children" is eminently a practical book, written with the goal of sharing with the pediatric surgical community the wealth of experience gained from the treatment of such a large series of patients. Clarity, simplicity, and applicability are emphasized throughout. A crucial feature of the book is the very high quality of the illustrations, which include excellent intraoperative photographs. In addition, the reader will have access to instructive videos of procedures."

Contributor Bio:  Pena, Alberto Born and raised in Mexico City, Dr. Pe a graduated from the Military Medical School of Mexico. He trained in surgery and pediatrics at the Military Hospital of Mexico City and obtained further training in pediatric surgery at Children s Hospital Boston. Subsequently, he accepted the position of Chief of Surgery at the National Institute of Pediatrics and Professor of Surgery at the Autonomous University of Mexico. Thirteen and a half years later he was recruited as a Chief of Surgery at Schneider Children s Hospital, in Long Island, N. Y. and Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He occupied that position for 20 years. During the last 6 years, Dr. Pe a has been the Director of the first Colorectal Pediatric Center at Cincinnati Children s Hospital. In 1982, Dr. Pe a described a novel approach to repair anorectal malformations and its associated urogenital defects. Since then, he travelled all over the world, giving lectures and demonstrating his surgical techniques. Dr. Alberto Pe a received multiple recognitions and accolades, including the William Ladd medal, which is the highest honor given to American pediatric surgeons by the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is honorary member of multiple International Associations and Colleges of surgery. During his career, he has published over 150 scientific papers, several books and multiple book chapters.