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Factors Affecting Survival in Nontraumatic Pediatric Abdominal Surgical Emergencies: A Contemporary Review

Harshal Tayade1, Yashwant Lamture1, Meenakshi Yeola2

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Wardha, IND.

Cureus
|June 16, 2022
PubMed

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Emergency abdominal surgery in children is critical, especially in resource-poor settings. This review highlights challenges and survival factors for pediatric emergency abdominal surgery in these areas.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Global Health
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • Surgically curable illnesses affect 10%-33% of pediatric admissions, with emergencies comprising 50%-78% of cases.
  • Emergency pediatric abdominal surgery requires prompt, specialized care, yet faces higher morbidity and mortality than elective procedures.
  • Resource-poor settings present unique challenges distinct from high-income countries, impacting pediatric surgical care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors influencing the survival of children undergoing emergency abdominal surgery in resource-limited environments.
  • To provide recommendations for improving surgical care for pediatric abdominal emergencies in resource-poor settings.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review of existing literature.
  • Focuses on challenges in resource-poor settings for pediatric emergency abdominal surgery.

Main Results:

  • High fatality rates in emergency pediatric surgery are linked to staffing, operating theater access, and diagnostic limitations.
  • Patient-related factors also contribute to adverse outcomes.
  • Resource-poor settings face significant bottlenecks affecting timely and effective surgical interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing infrastructure, staffing, and resource limitations is crucial for improving survival rates in pediatric emergency abdominal surgery.
  • Tailored strategies are needed to overcome the unique challenges faced in resource-poor environments.
  • Further research and targeted interventions can enhance outcomes for children requiring emergency abdominal surgery globally.

Keywords:
abdominal surgical emergency in childrenacute abdomen in childrenacute abdominal surgical emergency in childrenpediatric abdominal surgical emergencypediatric nontraumatic surgical emergency of the abdomen

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