Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Pediatric Abdominal Surgery and Oncology
Course Code
RBG_005
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Paediatrics
ECTS
7.95
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ieva Puķīte
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric gastroenterologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ieva Puķīte
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pediatric abdominal surgery and oncology necessary for working in a multidisciplinary team of pediatric gastroenterologists and pediatric surgeons. To recognize and timely diagnose acute diseases of the abdominal organs in children, as well as to get acquainted with the surgical aspects of the treatment of chronic diseases of the digestive tract.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Recognize the symptoms of acute surgical diseases of the abdominal cavity and organize the necessary diagnostics and surgical assistance. To evaluate the possibilities and application of surgical methods in the treatment of acute and chronic diseases of the digestive tract. Outline the indications and prerequisites for diagnostic laparoscopy.
Skills
1.To orient correctly in determining the indications for diagnostic procedures and manipulations in children's abdominal surgery and in patients with diseases of the digestive tract, as well as to evaluate the risk factors of manipulations; communication with patients, parents and colleagues also in difficult and acute situations. The ability to attract pediatric surgeons in a timely manner in the treatment of acute and chronic diseases of the digestive tract.
Competences
1.Organize and plan interdisciplinary care for patients with diseases of the digestive tract together with pediatric surgeons.
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Prepare and discuss with the head of the study course a clinical case of a patient with surgical diseases of the digestive organs.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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After the study course, the resident's theoretical and practical knowledge is evaluated in a 10-point system by the resident's supervisor, making an entry in the resident's book.
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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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Chalasia and achalasia.Hiatal and parahiatal hernia. GERD from viewpoint of pediatric surgeon.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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GI bleeding. Portal hypertension.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Recurrent abdominal pain in children. Chronic appendicitis. Management. Chronic retentive constipation.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Esophageal atresia. Tracheosophageal fistula. Management and treatment. Esophageal stenosis.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Congential gastric outlet obstruction, Hypertrophic pylorostenosis, pre-pyloric membrane. Congenital ileus (Ladd syndrome, duodenal atresia etc.)
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Congenital anomalies of the small intestine, colon and rectum.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Congenital structural abnormalities of the intestine. Hirschsprung disease, neurointestinal dysplasia. Congenital anorectal anomalies.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Intussusception, volvulus, adhesions. Pediatric Meckel diverticulum, complications.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Peritonitis, epidemiology, microbiology. Appendicitis. Management of intraabdominal abscesses.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Foreign bodies of GI Tract. Bezoars. Ingestion of caustic substances and complications.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
7.95
Number of Residency Seminars:
10
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
• www.jpedsurg.org
2.
• Aschraft`s Pediatric Surgery, 5th ed. G.W. Holcomb III, J.P. Murphy. Elsevier Saunders 2019;
3.
• Puri P., Hölwarth M. (ed). Pediatric surgery. Diagnosis and management. Springer, 2009, Germany; pp. 998.