The scope of vascular surgery expertise in pediatric surgery: A survey of division chiefs at United States children's hospitals

In brief

This survey of U.S. children's hospital division chiefs examines current practice patterns in pediatric vascular surgery, addressing how evolving training models impact the management of congenital and acquired vascular conditions in children. The study characterizes workforce needs and treatment approaches across pediatric surgery programs.

• Pediatric vascular diseases include both acquired and congenital conditions with variable treatment approaches.
• General surgery training now provides less vascular surgery exposure due to evolving training paradigms.
• Practice patterns in pediatric vascular surgery management vary significantly across U.S. children's hospitals.
• Survey of division chiefs reveals gaps between vascular surgical needs and available expertise in pediatric centers.

Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.