Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4176396 | Seminars in Pediatric Surgery | 2016 | 7 Pages |
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.
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Authors
Doruk Ozgediz, Monica Langer, Phyllis Kisa, Dan Poenaru,