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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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  • Treatment

    Mitrofanoff

    A small channel that connects the bladder to the outside of the body. A catheter is used to empty urine from the bladder through the channel, and a one way flap valve is used to maintain urine control.

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  • Treatment

    Rectal Biopsy

    Shriners Children’s doctors may need to take a small sample of tissue from the rectum to confirm if a child has specific rectal disorder or disease, such as Hirschsprung disease.

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  • Treatment

    Primary & Secondary Pull Through for Hirschsprung Disease

    To fix intestinal obstruction caused by Hirschsprung's disease, the pull-through surgical procedure removes the diseased section of the intestine and pulls the healthy portion down to the anus.

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  • Treatment

    Helmet Therapy

    Helmet therapy is used to treat babies with abnormal head shapes. During this type of therapy, lightweight, padded helmets are worn to gently redirect the growth of the skull into a more natural shape.

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  • Treatment

    Limb Lengthening

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-Lengthening

    Shriners Children's experienced pediatric orthopedic surgeons are known throughout the country and the world for their skill in performing limb lengthening surgeries.

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  • Treatment

    Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering

    Shriners Children's is a leader in this alternative, less invasive treatment to spinal fusion. It provides another option for patients with scoliosis who are still growing and need surgery.

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  • Treatment

    Ravitch Procedure

    Corrects severe or complex cases of pectus carinatum and pectus excavatum by removing the cartilage causing the defect. The sternum is then placed in the normal position.

    patient in hospital bed, nurse, surgeon and mother
  • Treatment

    Orthopedic Surgery

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Orthopedic-Surgery

    With their expertise in treating children from toddlers to teens, the pediatric orthopedic surgeons at Shriners Children’s understand the challenges of planning ahead for growing bones and bodies.

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  • Treatment

    Alternatives To Rectal Enemas

    Our team provides individualized diets, laxatives and psychosocial therapy to provide relief for children with constipation.

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