Subspecialties of Paediatric Surgery?

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PAEDIATRIC SURGEON
Sub -specialties of Paediatric Surgery
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Some children are born with cardiac defects. And,
some acquire defects through genetics, unhealthy
lifestyle, and other risk factors. For minor
conditions, short-term medication is sufficient.
But serious ones require surgery. In either case,
a paediatric cardiologist can help. Simply put,
the professional identifies, treats and prevents
heart-related ailments in minors.
PAEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY
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Children with disorders of the genitourinary
system need to see a paediatric urologist. The
prime disorders the professional treats are
related to the urinary tract, testes and sex
organs through surgical intervention. The
paediatric urologist also manages kidney stone
condition.
PAEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY
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Caused by genetics, alcohol and other factors,
the congenital malformations are evident across
all body parts, but most profound in the heart,
face, bones, liver, limbs and lungs. Paediatric
surgeons provide corrective measures to rectify
these deformities. They might team up with a
paediatric cardiologist to surgically rectify
heart-related malformations.
CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS
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A neonatal surgeon has the qualification to
perform surgical interventions on infants,
especially those born prematurely. Their focus is
on treating infants, usually in the initial 28
days of birth.
NEONATAL SURGERY
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Paediatric trauma refers to any minor or
life-threatening injury to a child that requires
urgent medical attention and emergency surgery at
times. Theres much more to a paediatric surgeon
than meets the eye. They are specialized people
for specialized care.
PAEDIATRIC TRAUMA