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Common pediatric surgical diseases of refugee children: health around warzone

Idil Rana User1,2, Bulent Hayri Ozokutan3

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziantep University, Sahinbey, Turkey. idilranau@yahoo.com.

Pediatric Surgery International
|May 1, 2019
PubMed

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Pediatric refugee patients present with unique surgical issues, often preventable and exacerbated by poor living conditions. Early intervention and tailored care are crucial for this vulnerable population.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Public Health
  • Refugee Health

Background:

  • Refugee children face unique health challenges due to displacement and limited access to care.
  • Understanding their sociodemographic and medical profiles is crucial for effective healthcare provision.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the sociodemographic and medical features of child refugee patients.
  • To identify specific health-related problems and diagnoses in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of patient files from a pediatric surgery department (2012-2017).
  • Inclusion of refugee children aged 0-16 years admitted during the study period.

Main Results:

  • 254 children treated; mean age 4.6 years; male-to-female ratio 1.7.
  • Common diagnoses: inguino-scrotal pathologies (19.7%), foreign body ingestion (14.6%), corrosive esophagitis (8.7%).
  • 24.4% of admissions due to preventable trauma; 19.3% had comorbidities; 29.1% were underweight.

Conclusions:

  • Refugee children's primary diagnoses differ from routine pediatric surgery cases.
  • A significant proportion of admissions were for preventable conditions, linked to poor living conditions and migration.
  • Comorbidities were frequent, potentially complicating treatment and highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
Abstract

Keywords:
ChildPediatric surgeryRefugee

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