Surgery

A-Z Guide

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Appendicitis
The appendix is a small, hollow, worm-shaped tube that attaches to the large intestine. Appendicitis is an inflammation... »
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Cataracts
The lens of the eye is our window to the world. Normally, this lens is crystal clear, transmitting and focusing light.... »
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Clubfoot
Clubfoot is a deformity of the foot and lower calf. The bones, joints, muscles, and blood vessels of the limb are... »
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Congenital Hip Dislocation
Anyone can be born with DDH, but it tends to run in families. It is especially common in firstborn children. Hip... »
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Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition where important membrane linings do not function properly. Thickened, rubbery... »
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Fractures
A fracture is a break in a bone. There are many different types of fractures and they can behave quite differently. »
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Hypospadius
Hypospadius is the name of the condition in which the opening of the penis (the meatus) is located some place other... »

Blog entry

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The Useless Appendix? Not! Useless Surgery? Maybe.
Until now, most doctors agreed that when appendicitis strikes, the appendix has to go. This deep-seated idea began in... »

Q&A

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Anal Stenosis and Anorectal Malformations
Anorectal anomalies occur in about 1 of every 4,000 live births and include a wide spectrum of defects -- some are... »
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Ear Infections and Ear Tubes
A tube in the eardrum improves drainage of the middle ear space. Years ago, when a can of soda was opened with a can... »