Minor surgical procedures in children.

I do not function primarily as a surgeon, p.ediatrician, or psychiatrist. I do, however, have considerable experience with minor surgery in children and am pleased to have this opportunity to share my approach with you. The reader will quickly note the paucity of references, reflecting in part the dearth of suitable sources and in part my own personal preferences. Also appreciate that rarely is a technique for calming anxiety in children “right or wrong.” You should use procedures that produce as little emotional and physical disturbance as possible and that are consistent with good surgical practices.