Pediatric surgery in Tunisia
Pediatric surgery is concerned with the surgical management of childhood diseases, from the fetal period to adolescence (0-18 years). This specialty has two subspecialties:
- Pediatric visceral surgery
- Pediatric orthopedic surgery
It is distinguished by a specific operating mode (instruments of adapted size, restricted operating field ...) and an essential control of the morphological and physiological process of growth. The pediatric surgery service in Tunisia of the Center's Clinic is provided by a professor and a team of pediatric intensive care physicians.
Pediatric Surgery What is the role of a pediatric surgeon in Tunisia?
Pediatric surgeons are mainly concerned with the diagnosis, preoperative, operative and postoperative management of surgical problems in children. Some medical conditions in newborns are not compatible with a good quality of life unless these problems are surgically corrected.
These conditions must be recognized immediately by neonatologists and pediatricians. Pediatric surgeons work with all specialists involved in the medical care of a child to determine if surgery is the best option for the child.
Neonatalogy Tunisia: Problems of fetal and neonatal origin
Neonatology is the medical specialty devoted to the study, prevention and management of problems of fetal and neonatal origin. Neonatal care units take care of premature infants and children born at term but who present various pathologies such as: malformations, including heart, intestinal or kidney malformations, developmental abnormalities, respiratory distress or infection.
Neonatal surgery Tunisia
Neonatal surgery is performed on babies shortly after birth. It is intended to treat illnesses at birth. Premature babies often require neonatal surgery to correct developmental problems.
Neonatal and pediatric surgery is used to treat many cases, such as the following:
- Ano Rectal Deformities
- Intestinal occlusion
- Annular pancreas
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Atresia of the esophagus
- Gastroschisis
- Heart defects
- Hirschsprung's disease
- Lung lesions and tumors
