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Bladder Exstrophy: Care by Age and Stage
Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers a two-stage care approach to bladder exstrophy that gives families time to bond with their child, time to adjust and time to develop a plan with our experts.
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Ureteroureterostomy
An ureteroureterostomy is a surgery done to help the kidney drain urine down to the bladder. This operation is sometimes done in children who have what is called a “duplex kidney.”
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Liver Transplant Program
When your child needs a liver transplant, expertise and experience matter. Liver transplantation in children is a highly successful therapy. To maximize success, an individualized approach tailored to each patient is imperative to achieving best outcomes.
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Pediatric Spinal Anesthesia: An Alternative to “Going Under”
Spinal anesthesia is an alternative to general anesthesia, which allows your child to undergo their surgery without being put into a drug-induced sleep.
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Preparing Your Child for Colorectal Surgery
Hospitals can be an unfamiliar place and having surgery can make an already stressful situation worse. To prepare your child for surgery, it is important to be honest, but consider their developmental age before telling them about their upcoming surgery.
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Why Do Kids Need to Go to the Doctor so Often?
If you’re a parent, I don’t need to tell you how fast children grow – physically and emotionally. And your questions and concerns grow right along with them. This is why well child visits are so important.
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Neurogenic Bowel Regulation
A child who has a neurogenic bowel cannot control when he or she has a bowel movement. Bowel control may not be possible, but bowel regulation can be done by following a daily schedule.
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Diabetes Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Diabetic ketoacidosis, also known as DKA, is a serious complication of diabetes. When cells do not have glucose to use for energy, the body starts to use fat for energy. Acids called ketones are made when fat is used for energy. If untreated, this leads to DKA and life-threatening problems.
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5 Questions Parents Need to Ask Before Leaving the Emergency Room
A sick child is every parent’s concern. Most aim to alleviate their kid’s discomfort at home and follow up with their pediatrician, but when an emergency room visit is required, that concern can become overwhelming.