The Pediatric Surgical Abdomen

This podcast episode focuses on abdominal pain in pediatric patients, emphasizing the importance of identifying surgical emergencies. The host, Tim Horachko, outlines key "mantras" for assessing abdominal issues in neonates, infants, and older children, highlighting conditions like necrotizing enterocolitis, malrotation with volvulus, Hirschsprung disease, pyloric stenosis, intussusception, and appendicitis. He stresses the significance of recognizing specific symptoms, dispelling common myths, and advocating for a low threshold for imaging and surgical consultation, while also providing practical tips for procedures like NG tube insertion.