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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.

  • Epilepsy Surgery for Parents


    Epilepsy surgery is an operation done on the brain to reduce or stop seizures.

  • Appendectomy for Parents


    Learn the basics of an appendectomy so you know what to expect if your child has this surgery.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What Happens in ACL Surgery? for Teens


    If you tore your ACL, you might need this surgery to fix it. Find out what's involved.

  • Penile Torsion for Parents


    Penile torsion is when the skin on a baby’s penis is twisted. Mild penile torsion is common and doesn’t cause any problems.

  • 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.

  • 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.