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Elective Surgery for Parents
Elective surgery means you and the doctor decide when the it will happen. Many elective surgeries are important, potentially life-changing operations. Here's how to plan for them.
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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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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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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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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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Becker Muscular Dystrophy for Parents
Becker muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder that gradually makes the body's muscles weaker and smaller. It causes less severe problems than the most common type of MD, Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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Minimally Invasive Surgery for Parents
Minimally invasive surgery is a type of procedure done with smaller incisions (cuts).
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Spinal Fusion Surgery for Teens
A spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that's done to stabilize or straighten the bones in the back. It can help some teens with scoliosis.
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Having Your Tonsils Taken Out for Kids
Sometimes tonsils need to be removed, but how is it done? Find out in this article for kids.