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Condition
Epigastric Hernia
Shriners Children's treats this type of hernia in the epigastric region of the abdominal wall, above the belly button and just below the sternum of the rib cage.
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Umbilical Hernia
We offer treatment for patients with an umbilical hernia, which occurs when part of the intestine bulges through the opening in the abdominal muscles near the bellybutton. Most common in infants, umbilical hernias are typically harmless.
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Ventral Hernia
Shriners Children's offers treatment for patients with a ventral hernia, which is a bulge of tissues through an opening of weakness within the abdominal wall muscles. It can occur at any location on the abdominal wall.
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias
When the diaphragm fails to close during prenatal development, the contents of the abdomen migrate into the chest, impacting growth and development of the lungs. Shriners Children's offers treatment for congenital diaphragmatic hernias.
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Service
Care Management
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Care-ManagementThe care management team at Shriners Children's consists of registered nurses and social workers who act as resources for families throughout their plan of care.
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Social Services
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Social-ServicesAt Shriners Children’s, our specialists in social services are with you every step of the way, helping you deal with challenges and providing the resources you need to feel encouraged and empowered.
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Interpreter Services
Interpretive services are important to make sure you understand your child’s care. At Shriners Children's, we have Spanish interpreters and other translation services, free of charge.
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Urology Services
Shriners Children’s provides specialized care for urinary disorders of the male and female urinary tracts, as well as conditions of the male genital tract.
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Patient Story
Meet Beau
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Meet-BeauFrom the day Sarah found out about her second pregnancy, she had an uneasy feeling that something was different from her first experience.
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Patient Story
With Great Bracing Comes Great Responsibility
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/With-great-bracing-comes-great-responsibilityLiam and Sarah, who is a professional photographer, have learned to embrace Liam’s scoliosis treatment by using his braces to create fantastical photos of Liam depicted as his favorite superheroes.