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Posterior Pharyngeal Flap (PPF) Surgery

Posterior Pharyngeal Flap is a surgery done to help correct velopharyngeal dysfunction, or VPD.

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Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is a clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and the inner part of the eyelids.

Tracheomalacia

In this Helping Hand™document, we discuss tracheomalacia, which is when the walls of a child’s windpipe (trachea) collapse. If the collapsed part of the windpipe goes past the area where it branches off into the two lungs, it is called bronchomalacia. This causes noisy or difficult breathing.

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Birth Control Nexplanon Implant

The Nexplanon® contraceptive implant is a thin, matchstick-sized, flexible rod inserted under the skin of your upper arm by your healthcare provider.

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Honda Center for Gait Analysis and Mobility Enhancement

An analysis of your child’s gait (the way a person walks) is done at the Honda Center for Gait Analysis & Mobility Enhancement (GAME Center). Video, motion markers, force plates, and muscle activity are all examined in this test.

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Abdominal Pain: Hospital Admission

Abdominal pain (belly pain) can happen for many reasons. Learn what to expect if your child is in the hospital for abdominal pain.

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Capsule Endoscopy (Pillcam™)

A capsule endoscopy allows your doctor to see the inside of the small intestine. Your child will swallow a large pill (capsule) with a camera in it. As it travels through their intestine, pictures are sent to a recorder they wear on a waist sensor belt.

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Scaphoid Fracture

The scaphoid is one of 8 carpal bones located in the wrist. A scaphoid fracture is a break of the scaphoid bone.

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Genome Sequencing

Your child’s doctor has recommended a genetic test called genome sequencing (GS). This test looks for changes in DNA that could cause or contribute to a medical condition. About Your Genetics Our bodies are made up of billions of building blocks called cells. Each cell contains DNA.