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Posted by: Jenny Barker, M.D., Ph.D on Apr 07, 2026

Body changes during puberty can sometimes lead to breast concerns that affect comfort, activity, and self-esteem. Learn the differences between macromastia, breast asymmetry, and gynecomastia, when evaluation is recommended, and how specialized teen-focused care—including surgery when appropriate—can improve quality of life.

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How to Keep a Child Still at Home While Recovering from Surgery
Recovering after surgery is an individualized experience. In many cases, it is important to keep your body still for safety and to promote continued coping throughout recovery.
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Emotionally Prepare Your Child for Surgery
Surgery can feel scary for kids, especially in an unfamiliar hospital setting. Learn practical, age-by-age ways to talk with your child, explain what to expect, and build a coping plan that supports comfort and confidence on the day of surgery.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Pediatric Spinal Anesthesia: An Alternative to “Going Under”

Apr 23, 2024

Spinal anesthesia is an alternative to general anesthesia, which allows your child to undergo their surgery without being put into a drug-induced sleep. Read More

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Spasticity: How to Treat Muscle Tightness and Pain

Nov 28, 2023

Spasticity is a muscle control disorder. It causes tight or stiff muscles and an inability for people to control certain muscles. This can make it hard to walk, get dressed or even speak. Read More

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What Can Kids Eat Before and After Surgery?

Oct 04, 2023

Preparing your child to have surgery can be a stressful time. Having information about what to expect before and after surgery can help alleviate some of this stress. Read More

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Vaginal Agenesis: What Is It?

May 18, 2023

Agenesis is a medical word that means a body part never formed before birth. The term vaginal agenesis means that the female does not have a vagina because it never formed. Vaginal agenesis affects about one in every 5,000 females. Read More

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Why I Became a Pediatric Surgical Oncologist

Nov 29, 2021

Dr. Jennie Aldrink tells her story of how she became a part of the pediatric cancer center and helped develop Nationwide Children's Hospital's pediatric surgical oncology clinic. Read More

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Robotic Surgery: Advancements in the Operating Room

Oct 25, 2021

Robotic-assisted, laparoscopic surgery can be used for many common operations, on kids of all ages and involves surgeons who are trained in pediatric urology and/or pediatric general and thoracic surgery. Nationwide Children’s currently has 11 surgeons certified to perform surgery using DaVinci. Read More

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Hydronephrosis: A Defense Mechanism for the Kidneys

Oct 04, 2018

Hydronephrosis is a radiology term describing fluid buildup within the kidney. It is like a defense mechanism for the kidney when urine is slow to drain. Stretching of the kidney allows the backpressure of urine to be more evenly distributed. This may help to limit or slow down some of the potential damage to the kidney from urine backing up abnormally. Read More

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Breast Reduction Surgery: When Is It Necessary for a Young Woman?

Mar 02, 2018

Breast size can be affected by weight fluctuations, so it is important to be at a stable, healthy weight for at least six months to one year prior to considering surgery. Read More