Pediatric Surgery Glossary

Congenital condition where external genitalia are not clearly male or female at birth, requiring specialized pediatric s...

Surgical reconstruction of the anal opening to create normal anatomy and function. Used for anorectal malformations and...

Congenital condition where pancreatic tissue completely surrounds the duodenum, potentially causing intestinal obstructi...

Congenital defects affecting the anal opening and rectum requiring specialized surgical repair.

Severe form of jejunal atresia with extensive small bowel absence and characteristic vascular anatomy.

Abnormal vascular connection between arteries and veins bypassing normal capillaries, requiring specialized surgical or...

A congenital overgrowth disorder characterized by macrosomia, macroglossia, and omphalocele, requiring multidisciplinary...

Progressive obliteration of bile ducts in newborns, requiring urgent surgical intervention to prevent liver failure.

Posterolateral congenital diaphragmatic hernia, the most common type of CDH, typically presenting on the left side.

Congenital neck mass or tract resulting from incomplete obliteration of embryonic branchial apparatus, presenting as cys...

Congenital lung malformation consisting of non-functioning lung tissue with abnormal arterial blood supply.

Congenital disorder involving underdevelopment of the lower spine and sacrum, often affecting bowel, bladder, and lower...

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia requiring urgent neonatal surgical intervention.

Congenital blockage of the nasal passages at the back of the nose affecting newborn breathing.

Congenital dilatation of the bile ducts requiring surgical excision to prevent complications.

Accumulation of lymphatic fluid (chyle) in the pleural space, often complicating thoracic surgical procedures in childre...

Congenital facial malformation involving incomplete fusion of lip and/or palate structures during fetal development.

Accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the peritoneal cavity due to developmental lymphatic abnormalities. Requires speciali...

Congenital lung malformation characterized by abnormal development of terminal respiratory structures, now more commonly...

Birth defect where abdominal organs herniate into the chest cavity through a defect in the diaphragm.

A rare genetic disorder causing excessive insulin production in newborns and infants, often requiring surgical pancreate...

Developmental lung condition with progressive overinflation of a pulmonary lobe due to bronchial obstruction or cartilag...

Developmental lung abnormalities requiring specialized pediatric thoracic surgical management.

Congenital underdevelopment or absence of the external ear requiring staged reconstructive surgery, often with rib carti...