Providence Children's Health- Hypospadias is sometimes treated with surgery to correct the placement of the urethral opening, usually during the first year of life. There are sever...
More » - A closed reduction is done on a simple fractures in which the bones can be put back in place by simply manipulating them back together without making ...
More » - A tooth that is severely damaged may need to be removed. A surgeon who specializes in surgeries of the mouth (oral and maxillofacial surgeon) or your ...
More » - In most cases, the recovery period lasts only a few days. The following will help speed recovery:
Take painkillers as prescribed by your denti...
More » - A hole in the eardrum or "perforated eardrum" can come from a bad ear infection; a surgical procedure, such as placement of an ear tube; or ...
More » - You will probably need surgery to fix your fracture. The type of surgery you have will depend on where the break is and how bad it is. Your doctor may...
More » - An Implanted hearing aid, is a surgically inserted hearing device. A sound processor transmits sound vibrations to an inserted titanium implant. The i...
More » - Orthognathic surgery treats malocclusion ("poor bite") by restructuring the jaw through cutting the bone and repositioning the bone segments...
More » - In an excision, the infected material is drained and the cyst is removed. Because an excision is a complex procedure that requires a deeper cut than a...
More » - Ganglions usually do not need treatment. Because a ganglion is not cancerous and may disappear with time, your doctor may recommend watching the gangl...
More » - Children who have a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy to treat sleep apnea usually have a noticeable improvement in their symptoms within 6 months of th...
More » - An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the lower rectum (anus) that causes pain during bowel movements. It is a common condition. Anal fissures do...
More » - Most swollen glands or lumps under the skin are not cause for concern. The glands (lymph nodes) on either side of the neck, under the jaw, or behind t...
More » - Chalazion is a round, slowly emerging, localized swelling, in the form of a cyst located on the lower or upper eyelid. (Chalazion is the Greek word fo...
More » - Male circumcision is a surgery to remove the foreskin, a fold of skin that covers and protects the rounded tip of the penis. The foreskin provides sen...
More » - Cleft lip is a treatable birth defect that occurs when the tissues of the upper jaw and nose do not join as expected during fetal development, resulti...
More » - Laparoscopy is a surgery that uses a thin, lighted tube put through a cut (incision) in the belly to look at the abdominal organs or the female pelvic...
More » - Objects (foreign bodies) inserted into the ear usually do not cause significant damage. But objects that are inserted forcefully can damage the ear ca...
More » - In endoscopic sinus surgery, an endoscope is inserted into the nose, providing the doctor with an inside view of the sinuses.
Surgical instruments ar...
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A hydrocele (say “HY-druh-seel”) is a buildup of watery fluid around one or both testicles. It causes the scrotum or groin area to swell.
A congen...
More » - Hypospadias is sometimes treated with surgery to correct the placement of the urethral opening, usually during the first year of life.
There are s...
More » - Surgery to move an undescended testicle into the scrotum is called orchiopexy or orchidopexy. It is usually performed on babies who are 6 to 15 months...
More » - Laryngoscopy is an examination that lets your doctor look at the back of your throat, your voice box (larynx), and vocal cords with a scope (laryngosc...
More » - Meatal stenosis is the most common long-term complication of male circumcision. Stenosis is a blockage or narrowing that develops in the opening of th...
More » - Middle ear infections are usually diagnosed using a health history, a physical exam, and an ear exam.
With a middle ear infection, the eardrum, when ...
More » - Ear tubes are plastic and shaped like a hollow spool. Doctors suggest tubes for children who have repeat ear infections or when fluid stays behind the...
More » - Tears normally drain from the eye through small tubes called tear ducts that stretch from the eye into the nose. A blocked tear duct occurs when the d...
More » - Most neck masses in children are benign and due to either inflammation or congenital disorders. The treatment for most congenital neck masses is ...
More » - Orchiectomy is the removal of one or both testicles (testes) and is generally performed by a urologist. The testicles are the male sex organs that pro...
More » - Otoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery to change the look of a person's ears through a combination of moving, reshaping, adding, or removing structural ear ...
More » - Some fractures require percutaneous pinning which is helpful in stabilizing unstable fractures. It involves using an X-ray to insert pins through the ...
More » - A PICC ("pick"), line is one of several types of central venous catheters. It is inserted into a vein in the arm rather than a vein in...
More » - Pilonidal disease is a chronic infection of a cyst (pilonidal cyst) that develops near the top of the crease between the buttocks. When the infected c...
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Vitrectomy is the surgical removal of the vitreous gel from the middle of the eye. It may be done when there is a retinal detachment, since removing...
More » - Drooping is the result of reduced muscle tone in the muscles that control the eyelids.
If your lower eyelids droop outward, away from the eye (ectrop...
More » - Urethral sling surgeries to treat urinary incontinence involve placing a sling around the urethra to lift it back into a normal position and to exert ...
More » - Endorectal soave pull through is a surgical procedure used in the treatment for Hirschsprung disease. It requires a reconstructive “pullthrough” proce...
More » - Strabismus is a vision problem in which both eyes do not look at the same point at the same time. It usually develops during childhood.
Normally, the...
More » - The nasal septum is the wall between the nostrils that separates the two nasal passages. It supports the nose and directs airflow. The septum is made ...
More » - A skin graft is a piece of skin used to replace diseased or injured tissue, such as burned skin. A graft can be healthy living tissue harvested from a...
More » - Histrelin is given in a tiny implant that is inserted under the skin on the inside of your upper arm. You will receive this implant with a minor surgi...
More » - Treatment for a thyroglossal cyst often requires surgical removal to prevent recurrence. Before the cyst is removed, it is important that th...
More » - In arthroscopic surgery, the doctor inserts tiny surgical tools and a camera into a few small cuts in your jaw. It is the type of surgery most often u...
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Surgery overview
A tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of the tonsils and is usually performed by an Ear, Nose, Throat Surgeon (otolaryngologist)...
More » - If a child with an ear infection has a bad earache, a doctor may perform tympanocentesis, a procedure that involves using a needle to remove flui...
More » - Surgery is the most common treatment for cancer of the vulva. The goal of surgery is to remove all the cancer without any loss of the woman's sexual f...
More » - Spinal fusion (arthrodesis) is a surgical procedure that joins, or fuses, two or more vertebrae. Spinal fusion is major surgery, usually lasting sever...
More » - The term “endoscopy” refers to a special technique for looking inside a part of the body. “Upper GI” is the portion of the gastrointestinal tract, th...
More » - Ligament and tendon repair is surgery to repair a damaged or torn tendon or ligament....
More » - Bronchoscopy is a procedure doctors use to look at the airways leading to the lungs. During bronchoscopy, a thin, lighted instrument (bronchoscope) is...
More » - Colonoscopy enables your doctor to examine the lining of your colon (large intestine) for abnormalities by inserting a flexible tube as thick as your ...
More » - Bunion surgery generally involves an incision in the top or side of the big toe joint and the removal or realignment of soft tissue and bone to reliev...
More » - When neither surgery nor a stent placement is possible, the doctor may insert a gastrostomy tube through the wall of the abdomen directly into the sto...
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A hernia is a bulge of intestine, another organ, or fat through the muscles of the belly. A hernia can occur when there is weakness ...
More » - A central venous catheter, or vascular access device (VAD), is a long, thin, flexible tube used to give medicines, fluids, nutrients or blood products...
More » - Fracture repair is surgery to fix a broken bone using plates, nails, screws or pins....
More » - An echocardiogram (also called an echo) is a type of ultrasound test that uses high-pitched sound waves that are sent through a device called a transd...
More » - Sleep studies are tests that watch what happens to your body during sleep. The studies are done to find out what is causing your sleep problems. Sleep...
More » - Camp Erin is a traditional, fun, high-energy overnight camp combined with emotional support and grief education for children and teens ages 6-17, who ...
More » - A therapy-based day camp for children with special needs receiving speech, physical and/or occupational therapy. Camp SPOT blends the traditional camp...
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MyChart – your online health record
MyChart is a free service that gives you online access to your health record. Whether you're at work, at home o...
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Pediatricians are medical doctors who specialize in the care of children.
Pediatricians can treat children with any type of problem, or they may sp...
More » - Pediatric surgery is a subspecialty of surgery involving the surgery of fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents....
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Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language and communication disorders.
Speech-language pathologists w...
More » - We provide specialty medical care for medically fragile children....
More » - Our new dental clinic is located within the Providence Child Center. Our pediatric dentists and staff provide specialized dental services f...
More » - Sleep studies are tests that watch what happens to your body during sleep. The studies are done to find out what is causing your sleep problems, which...
More » - Short-stay medical management is available for children who need nutrition assessment and support, seizure management, medication management, postsurg...
More » - Recreational therapists provide recreational activities and treatment for patients with disabilities or illnesses. Therapeutic act...
More » - Physical therapy is a type of treatment for people whose health problems make it hard to move and do everyday tasks. It can help them move better, may...
More » - Some children struggle with bowel and bladder symptoms and physical therapy is a conservative way to give kids back their confidence!
Physical th...
More » - Occupational therapy helps people live as independently as possible. Occupational therapists work with people of all ages who, because of illness...
More » - Registered dietitians assess and work with infants and children who experience feeding difficulties, weight gain or loss, obesity or food allergies.&n...
More » - Developmental pediatricians evaluate and treat children who have a wide range of developmental conditions.
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More » - A pediatric modified barium swallow study is an X-ray video that shows how a child swallows various foods and liquids. The study provides detailed inf...
More » - Pediatric long-term care is round-the-clock care in a pediatric nursing facility for children who have profound disabilities and complex medical needs...
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NICU therapy staff
Children who were born prematurely or were very sick at birth have an increased risk for growth or feeding problems. In order ...
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Pediatric epilepsy monitoring (EMU) is done with video for pediatric patients who have had difficulty controlling their seizures with medication, al...
More » - Augmentative and alternative communication (also known as AAC or Aug Com) is a mode of communication used by individuals who are unable to verbally ex...
More » - Pediatric audiology encompasses assessing the hearing of newborns, infants, toddlers and school-age children.
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Warm-water aquatic therapy gives children a fun and soothing way to work on therapy goals. Water resistance and density, buoyancy and warmth combine...
More » - Providence Wee Care is a place of laughter, learning and play for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years. We provide an integrated developmental progra...
More » - Physical therapy is treatment to improve mobility to relieve pain, and to restore physical function and overall fitness. The physical therapist uses e...
More » - We provide consultation, diagnosis and treatment for children with surgical needs, including neonatal surgery and surgery for congenital anomalies. We...
More » - Should you need us, we have the largest neonatal intensive care unit in the northwest. We offer 19 single-family suites, for a capacity of 70 mon...
More » - A diagnostic test called an electroencephalogram, or EEG, can help determine if a patient is having seizures. An EEG is a test that records brainwaves...
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