Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Childrens Proctology
Course Code
RBC_036
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
11.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Zane Ābola
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric surgeon
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Zane Ābola
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide and enhance the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in pediatric proctology, per the pediatric surgical specialty’s requirements to prepare the doctor for certification in the specialty of pediatric surgery.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.- to define conservative and surgical treatment indications in proctology for children of various ages. - to draft the examination and treatment plan for children with acute proctologic disorders. - to orientate with the diagnostic methods and instruments used in pediatric proctology, as well as the surgical treatment options and principles. To learn: • detailed theoretical knowledge of emergency situations in proctology at children of different ages • conservative and surgical treatment indications and use of surgical emergencies in children at different ages • diagnostic methods, instrumentation and apparatuses, and practical skills for diagnostic and therapeutic manipulation used in pediatric proctology, as well as surgical treatment methods of practical use for surgically profiled pediatric patients. • to determine an examination and treatment plan for patients with acute and chronic proctologic illnesses.
Skills
1.- To determine the indications for surgical treatment of the colon. - To carry out therapeutic surgical procedures for colonic illnesses. - to designate qualitative post-surgical treatment for patients after proctologic surgeries. - to prepare gastrointestinal tract prior surgery.
Competences
1.- To provide qualified assistance to children of various ages with surgical proctologic pathologies.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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To prepare literature review regarding 1-3 actual topics in the course.
To prepare clinical case report about topics of the seminar.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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- Written examination containing questions regarding the program, knowledge is evaluated using the 10-point system.
- Practical skills are also evaluated using the 10-point system.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Colon structural abnormalities: Hirschsprung disease, neuro-intestinal dysplasia. Diagnostic algorithm, treatment.
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Anorectal malformation: anus atresia, rectum atresia, its combination with a variety of fistulas. Diagnostic, treatment algorithm, rehabilitation.
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Nonspecific ulcerative colitis. Colon polyps. Chron`s disease.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Anal fissure, anal fistula. Rectal prolapse.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Chronic constipation and defecation disorders.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Pediatric proctology investigation methods.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
11.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
6
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Holcomb and Ashcraft's Pediatric Surgery E-Book. George W. Holcomb, Apr 2019
Additional Reading
1.
Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
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Pediatric Surgery, An Issue of Surgical Clinics. Volume 92-3, 1st Edition. Authors Kenneth Azarow and Robert Cusick. Published 28th jūnijs 2012
Other Information Sources
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www.netwibes.com/info_med
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www.scirus.com