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Patient Story
Former Patient's Family Steps Up to Co-Chair 2024 Boston Haunted Walk
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Former-Patient-Becomes-Cochair-of-Boston-Haunted-WalkAlexandra was just a year and a half old when she received burn treatment at Shriners Children’s Boston, an experience that impacted her entire family.
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Leadership
Board of Directors
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Leadership/Board-of-DirectorsThe Board of Directors oversees the operation of the Shriners Children's healthcare system.
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Treatment
Cecostomy/Chait
A cecostomy tube, or Chait catheter, is a soft tube used to clean and flush out the bowel system. It’s a comfortable and convenient treatment that helps prevent constipation and fecal incontinence.
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Treatment
Appendicostomy
An appendicostomy is a surgery for children who have problems with leaking stool (incontinence). This can be due to a birth anomaly that makes the child unable to hold in their stool.
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Video
Spine Surgeon Dr. Scott Luhmann
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/06/Spine-Surgeon-Dr-Scott-LuhmannScott Luhmann, M.D., serves as the chief of staff at Shriners Children's St. Louis. He is also an orthopedic surgeon, focusing on spinal reconstructive surgery and spinal deformities.
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Treatment
Burn Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Burn-SurgeryAt Shriners Children’s, our world-class surgical team provides specialized care and life-changing treatment to children with burn injuries.
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Treatment
Colon Resection/Sigmoid Resection/Bowel Resection
Colon resections, also referred to as sigmoid resections or bowel resections, are performed by our pediatric surgeons. The procedure involves removing part of the bowel to treat and prevent diseases and conditions that affect the colon.
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Treatment
Colonic Irrigation
This alleviates immobile stool in the colon, preventing bacterial overgrowth and colitis. Our team teaches parents to perform colonic irrigation effectively at home.
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Treatment
Sports Injury Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Sports-Injury-SurgerySports injuries are common among young athletes, and these injuries sometimes require surgery. Shriners Children's can evaluate injuries and determine if surgery is the best option for treatment.
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Treatment
Physical Therapy with an Ellipse Nail
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Physical-Therapy-with-an-Ellipse-NailPhysical therapy combined with an Ellipse Nail can help create the best quality of life for a child with a limb length discrepancy treated at Shriners Children's.
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