Kianusch Tafazzoli1, Martina Kohl2, Martha Kirstein3, Lutz Wünsch4. 1. Klinik für Kinderchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Deutschland. kianusch.tafazzoli@uksh.de. 2. Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Deutschland. 3. Medizinische Klinik I, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Deutschland. 4. Klinik für Kinderchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Deutschland.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Endoscopic diagnostics and interventions in children require a high level of expertise from different fields. The small dimensions, the vulnerability of the patients and the rarity of the diseases and problems as well as the necessity for the most modern endoscopic technology can only be mastered by an adequately constructed team. METHODS: We describe the typical indications, personnel and technical requirements and make suggestions for process organization. The necessity for an interdisciplinary approach is described using three illustrative examples. RESULT: No single specialty alone can cope with the manifold challenges of pediatric endoscopy. The organization should therefore favor low-threshold collaborations. OUTLOOK: Further development of techniques is needed especially in the field of premature infant care and children with intestinal failure and motility disorders.
INTRODUCTION: Endoscopic diagnostics and interventions in children require a high level of expertise from different fields. The small dimensions, the vulnerability of the patients and the rarity of the diseases and problems as well as the necessity for the most modern endoscopic technology can only be mastered by an adequately constructed team. METHODS: We describe the typical indications, personnel and technical requirements and make suggestions for process organization. The necessity for an interdisciplinary approach is described using three illustrative examples. RESULT: No single specialty alone can cope with the manifold challenges of pediatric endoscopy. The organization should therefore favor low-threshold collaborations. OUTLOOK: Further development of techniques is needed especially in the field of premature infant care and children with intestinal failure and motility disorders.
Authors: Andrea Tringali; Mike Thomson; Jean-Marc Dumonceau; Marta Tavares; Merit M Tabbers; Raoul Furlano; Manon Spaander; Cesare Hassan; Christos Tzvinikos; Hanneke Ijsselstijn; Jérôme Viala; Luigi Dall'Oglio; Marc Benninga; Rok Orel; Yvan Vandenplas; Radan Keil; Claudio Romano; Eva Brownstone; Štěpán Hlava; Patrick Gerner; Werner Dolak; Rosario Landi; Wolf Dietrich Huber; Simon Everett; Andreas Vecsei; Lars Aabakken; Jorge Amil-Dias; Alessandro Zambelli Journal: Endoscopy Date: 2016-09-12 Impact factor: 10.093