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Treatment
Gastrostomy Tube Placement
A gastrostomy tube (G-tube) is placed in the stomach as a feeding tube for children who cannot get enough nutrition by mouth. Shriners Children’s uses G-tubes for children with esophageal, stomach or intestinal problems.
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Treatment
Ostomy Creation & Closure
Ostomy procedures change the way a child's urine or stool exits their body because of problems with their digestive or urinary system. Ostomies can be temporary or permanent.
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Treatment
Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty
Shriners Children’s colorectal surgeons use this procedure to repair anorectal malformations in some children by surgically creating the child’s anus within the sphincter muscle.
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Condition
Amniotic Band Syndrome Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Amniotic-Band-SyndromeShriners Children's skilled physicians have vast experience treating amniotic band syndrome, also known as ABS, which starts in the womb when string-like strands entangle a developing baby.
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Condition
Hand Anomalies
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Hand-AnomaliesHand anomalies (deformities) may be present at birth or appear later in life after an injury. The physicians at Shriners Children’s are here to collaborate on a care plan as unique as your child and their specific hand disorder.
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Condition
Back Injuries
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Back-InjuriesShriners Children's specialists have vast experience treating back injuries that occur while being active or playing sports. We're here to provide the right combination of care and treatment to get your child back to play.
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Condition
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is loose and watery stool and is a common problem. Shriners Children’s cares for children with diarrhea that has lasted for weeks or longer to address more serious issues such as inflammatory bowel disease.
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Patient Story
Finding Community at Shriners Children’s Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/Emily-Finding-CommunityEmily was just 5 when she became a Shriners Children’s Boston patient after sustaining serious burns from an accident with boiling water.
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Patient Story
Nothing Stands in 5-Year-Old Elly’s Way
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Nothing-Stands-in-Ellys-WayDiagnosed with proximal focal femoral deficiency, Elly runs, bikes and plays right alongside her peers, thanks to the medical equipment and care she has received at Shriners Children’s.
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Patient Story
New Doylestown Clinic Makes Follow-up Care Easier for Patient Family
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/Elizabeth-DoylestownElizabeth needed a specialist after she was injured while playing soccer. Shriners Children's was there to help.
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