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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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Patient Story
Chloe's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Chloe17-year-old Chloe returns to Shriners Children's St. Louis, from her home country of St. Lucia, for her second limb lengthening surgery. Her joyful smile matches her bright future.
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Patient Story
From a Patient’s Mom: Our Family is Forever Changed!
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Dot-Toe-Walking-CareMy daughter Dot completed a round of serial casting to fix her toe-walking with Shriners Children’s Portland and I need to tell you how truly exceptional they all were.
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Patient Story
Breaking Barriers: Aidan’s Journey from Clubfoot to Half Marathons
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/06/Aidan-Clubfoot-CareBorn with bilateral clubfoot, Aidan is a thriving college student and active young man thanks to the team at Shriners Children's Northern California.
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Patient Story
Samyuktha's Healing Journey After Burn Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Samyukthas-StorySamyuktha receives specialized burn care at Shriners Children's Boston.
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Patient Story
Leigh Thanks Shriners Children's for Helping Her Achieve Her Dreams
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/LeighLeigh is grateful for the lifelong care she has received, as well as the support the entire Shriners Children's community continues to offer to her.
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Patient Story
Northern California Teen Shares Cerebral Palsy and Scoliosis Care Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Tessas-care-journeyTessa was referred to Shriners Children's Northern California by her pediatrician because she was showing cerebral palsy symptoms.
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Patient Story
Three-Year-Old Zoey is Thriving After Care at Shriners Children’s Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Zoey-Boston-Burn-CareZoey is an active child after sustaining scald burns, and her parents are giving hope to families going through a similar situation.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Keeps Looking Ahead During Cerebral Palsy Care for Erica
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Shriners-Childrens-Erica-Cerebral-PalsyErica walks with more confidence thanks to care at Shriners Children's Lexington.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Boston Patient Chloe is Co-Chairing the 2024 Boston Haunted Walk Along With Her Parents
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Boston-Patient-Cochairs-2024-Boston-Haunted-WalkFifteen-year-old Chloe has been a patient at Shriners Children’s Boston since she was a toddler, after burning both hands on a pellet stove.
