Aug 1, 2017 · Abdominal pain is common; so are strongly held myths and legends about what is concerning, and what is not. One of our largest responsibilities in the Emergency Department …

May 6, 2010 · Facing surgery can be a scary time for children and their parents. Dr. Ali Kavianian, M.D., surgeon-in-chief at CHOC explains what some of the most common surgeries in children …

In children, types of major surgery may include, but are not limited to, the following: Correction of problems in fetal development of the lungs, intestines, diaphragm, or anus. Minor surgery. …

Learn about your child's recovery after surgery at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, including common discomforts and complications, and eating and drinking after surgery.

Fundoplication is a minimally invasive procedure where the stomach is wrapped around the esophagus to help prevent severe cases of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). …

Apr 12, 2023 · We’ve compiled this resource to help you understand what to expect and how to prepare for your child’s gastrointestinal surgery. “Undergoing surgery while they’re young can …

Feb 9, 2021 · In this chapter, we aim to highlight the peculiarities of abdominal open and minimally invasive surgery in the pediatric population with emphasis on perioperative …

This article aims to provide an overview of the most common abdominal surgical conditions in children and to provide information and suggestions to the community practitioner in order to …

most common intra-abdominal emergency in children. We will build on this pathway with further iterations focussing on management of rarer surgical emergencies, such as .

Oct 25, 2013 · Abdominal surgery occupies much of the spectrum of pediatric surgery and embraces correction of many types of congenital anomalies. It ranges from the very simple to …