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Achalasia
Achalasia happens when there are problems with the nerve cells in the muscles of the esophagus.
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YOU Matter Program
We support the emotional and mental wellbeing of employees dealing with work related, and potentially traumatic stressors, through the YOU Matter program. Learn more about our second victim resources for hospital staff.
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Center
The Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is nationally recognized for leading research and clinical care for patients with any of the hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy types.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear (ACL Tear)
In this Helping Hand™ document, we discuss injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The ACL is one of four main ligaments in the knee. Surgery to rebuild the ACL is called arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. It usually takes 6 to 9 months of recovery before returning to normal activities.
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Hybrid Stage 1 Procedure
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is a condition in which one lower chamber of the heart is either underdeveloped, too small or missing a valve. The first surgery for treating hypoplastic left heart syndrome happens a few days after birth and improves the ability blood flow to the baby’s body.
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Hybrid Stage 3 Fontan Procedure
The Fontan procedure is the third and final surgery to treat hypoplastic left heart syndrome, and usually happens between two and five years of age. This procedure improves blood flow from the lower body to the lungs, which further decreases the workload of the single ventricle and improves oxygen levels.
Animation Library
The Heart Center has created a number of educational animations to help our patients understand their heart conditions and the procedures we perform to treat them.
Condition
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a congenital heart defect where most of the structures on the left side of the heart are small and underdeveloped. The Hybrid approach, developed by surgeons at Nationwide Children's Hospital, is an alternative to Norwood open heart surgery for HLHS.