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Surgeries and Procedures: Retinopathy of Prematurity for Parents
Retinopathy of prematurity, which mostly occurs in premature babies, is a disease that causes abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina. Sometimes surgery is needed to prevent vision loss or blindness.
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Appendectomy for Parents
Learn the basics of an appendectomy so you know what to expect if your child has this surgery.
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Epilepsy Surgery for Parents
Epilepsy surgery is an operation done on the brain to reduce or stop seizures.
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Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia) for Parents
Tongue tie (ankyloglossia) is when a band of tissue connects the tip of the tongue to the floor of the mouth, which keeps it from moving freely.
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Pulse Oximetry (Pulse Ox) for Parents
Pulse oximetry, a simple test that measures the amount of oxygen in the bloodstream, may give the first clue that there is a heart or lung problem.
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Heart Transplant for Parents
If your child needs a heart transplant, you're probably feeling lots of emotions. Fortunately, many kids who undergo heart transplants go on to live normal, healthy lives.
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Radioembolization (TARE-Y90) for Liver Tumors for Parents
Radioembolization is a procedure used to treat some kinds of liver tumors. A radioactive material works on the tumor, not the healthy tissue around it.
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A to Z Symptom: Nausea for Parents
Nausea (stomach upset or feeling queasy) can be caused by many things. Often, it can be managed at home with treatment to prevent dehydration.
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The Ravitch Procedure for Parents
The Ravitch procedure is a surgery to correct severe pectus carinatum and pectus excavatum.
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Pectus Excavatum: The Nuss Procedure for Parents
The Nuss procedure is a surgery to correct severe pectus excavatum. It’s considered "minimally invasive" because only a few small cuts are needed.