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[Long-term complications after surgery in early childhood]

Linea Sandfeld Blichert-Refsgaard1,2, Yazan F Rawashdeh1,2, Gjertrud Egge Wennevik3

  • 1Børneurologisk Sektion, Urinvejskirurgisk Afdeling, Aarhus Universitetshospital.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|May 26, 2026
PubMed

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Early childhood surgery for congenital conditions can lead to long-term health issues. Healthcare providers must recognize signs of potential complications extending into adulthood.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Developmental Pediatrics

Background:

  • Childhood surgery for congenital anomalies can have lasting effects.
  • These complications may manifest during adolescence and adulthood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review long-term complications following early childhood surgery.
  • Focus on urogenital and gastrointestinal tract congenital conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on pediatric surgery outcomes.
  • Analysis of long-term sequelae in urogenital and gastrointestinal surgery.

Main Results:

  • Identification of common signs and symptoms indicating post-surgical issues.
  • Understanding the trajectory of complications into later life.

Conclusions:

  • Awareness of long-term surgical consequences is crucial for physicians.
  • Early recognition aids in managing pediatric patients with surgical histories.

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