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Condition
Meatal Stenosis
Meatal stenosis occurs when the opening at the end of the penis (where urine is released) has narrowed. This is common after a circumcision, but can also be present at birth. A surgical approach can correct this issue.
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Patient Story
Patient Ambassador Featured on 2020 Holiday Card
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Patient-Ambassador-featured-on-2020-holiday-cardPatient ambassador, Katie, is the featured artist on our 2020 holiday card. Katie was born with spina bifida and has been a patient at Shriners Healthcare for Children — Florida since she was 3 years old.
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Patient Story
Patient Springs Back After Spine Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Patient-springs-back-after-spine-surgeryAs an active gymnast, Madeline underwent a routine physical at practice one day and the examiner discovered a noticeable curve in her spine and an unevenness in her shoulders and hips. After learning of the curve, her family went to the Portland Shriners Hospital for scoliosis treatment.
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Patient Story
Colton: Patient Ambassador
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Colton-Patient-AmbassadorColton, from West Springfield, Massachusetts, became a patient at the Springfield Shriners Hospital in 2012 when he was 3 years old. He was born with a condition known as spina bifida, specifically L2-L3 myelodysplasia, a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord do not form properly.
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Condition
Shoulder Instability & Tears
Shoulder instability and tears are injuries that can occur after a trauma or as a result of repetitive motion, like throwing a softball. Our specialists can diagnose and recommend appropriate treatment based on the severity.
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Pseudo-Obstruction
Shriners Children’s treats this rare disorder that causes coordinated contractions in the stomach to become altered and inefficient. When this happens to children, their body stops getting the nutritional requirements it needs.
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Billing, Insurance & Financial Assistance
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Patient-Information/Billing-Insurance-and-Financial-AssistanceLearn more about billing, insurance and financial assistance related to treatment at Shriners Children's
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Condition
Cholecystectomy
The surgical removal of the gallbladder. Specialists at Shriners Children's offer this procedure for patients when it is part of their treatment plan.
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Condition
Gynecomastia
Shriners Children's offers treatment for gynecomastia, which is an enlargement or swelling of breast tissue in males. It is most commonly caused by male estrogen levels that are out of balance with testosterone levels.
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Condition
High Scrotal Testes
High scrotal testes occurs when the testicle sits in the high edge of the scrotal sac, but lower than the groin.
