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Surgeries and Procedures: Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) for Parents
Some kids have medical problems that prevent them from being able to take adequate nutrition by mouth. A gastrostomy tube (also called a G-tube) is a tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach. Read this article to find out more about the gastrostomy procedure.
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A to Z: MRSA for Parents
Learn about causes and complications of skin infections.
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A to Z: MSSA for Parents
Learn about causes and complications of skin infections.
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A to Z: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) for Parents
Learn about personality disorders and complications of mental illness.
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A to Z: Pericarditis for Parents
Learn about complications of infections and conditions that affect the heart.
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A to Z: Hernia, Incisional for Parents
Learn about hernias and potential complications of abdominal surgery.
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A to Z: Endometritis for Parents
Learn about complications of infections and conditions that affect the female reproductive system.
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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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A to Z: Keloids for Parents
Learn about complications of wound healing and conditions that affect the skin.
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A to Z: Obesity, Morbid for Parents
Learn about causes and complications of obesity and morbid obesity.