Common Paediatric Surgical Problems

Question 1

Name surgical diseases of the newborn?

Answer 1

1. Common surgical causes of respiratory distress
2. Intestinal obstruction
   - Necrotizing enterocolitis
3. Anterior abdominal wall defects
4. Hydrocephalus
5. Genito-urinary problems

Question 2

Post neonatal surgical problems?

Answer 2

1. Acute abdominal pain
2. Abdominal masses
3. Scrotal swellings
4. Anterior abdominal wall hernia’s
5. Pyloric stenosis
6. Surgical infections
7. Trauma
8. Constipation