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Thyroglossal duct cyst

A thyroglossal duct cyst is a growth inside the throat that sometimes needs to be surgically removed. Read about thyroglossal duct cyst surgery and recovery.

Blocked tear ducts

Learn about what a blocked tear duct is, what causes it and the different treatments that may be recommended.

Blocked tear duct surgery

A blocked tear duct stops the flow of tears from the eye down into the nose. Learn how a blocked tear duct can be treated.

Preauricular sinus or cyst removal

Learn what a preauricular sinus is, how it is removed and how to properly care for your child at home after the removal.

Craniopharyngiomas

Learn about craniopharyngiomas, including how they are diagnosed, treatments and long-term outcomes.

Liver, gallbladder and pancreas

Learn how the liver, gall bladder and pancreas help the body digest food.

Liver transplant: Surgical and post-operative complications

Landau-Kleffner syndrome

Read about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for Landau-Kleffner syndrome epilepsy, a rare condition in which children have difficulty with speech.

Breast changes and conditions during lactation

Read about changes your breasts will go through after childbirth, and various breast complications that can interfere with breastfeeding.

What happens during liver transplant surgery

Potential complications of heart surgery

The risk of complications involved with surgical procedures to correct congenital heart disease is very low.

First aid kit

Find a list of supplies and medicines to include in a first aid kit. It is recommended that there be an equipped first aid kit in the house and in the car.

Cholestyramine

Your child needs to take the medicine called cholestyramine. This information sheet explains what cholestyramine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.

Abnormal-looking stool (poop)

Most changes in stool are from a diet change, but some may need medical attention. Learn the signs, symptoms and treatments for unusual stool.

Biliary atresia in infants

Learn about biliary atresia, a liver disease in babies, and the new screening program that is used to help identify babies with biliary atresia earlier.

Chalazion

Chalazion is a blocked gland in an eyelid. Learn how it is treated.

Eye conditions in your baby

Learn about various eye conditions that can arise during infancy, such as uncoordinated eyes, crossed eyes, and teary eyes.

Warts

Learn about the types and causes of skin warts, how to prevent warts and what common treatments are used.

Chiari malformation

A Chiari malformation is when the lower part of the brain sits too low in your child's neck. Read about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and surgical treatment.

Mastoidectomy to treat cholesteatoma or ear infection

A mastoidectomy is surgery to remove a part of the bone behind a child's ear. Learn about what to expect during the operation and follow up treatment.

Eye drops: How to give eye drops to a child

Follow these steps to put eye drops in your child's eyes.

Transposition of the great arteries (TGA)

Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a condition where the arteries connected to the heart are improperly positioned. Learn about the diagnosis, treatment and what children with a repaired TGA can expect in the future.

Foot and ankle: Treatment of idiopathic clubfoot

Clubfoot is a condition that affects the lower leg, ankle and foot. Learn about the main treatments available for clubfoot, including casting, minor surgery and bracing, as well as how to care for your child as they go through treatment.

Down syndrome: Related medical conditions

Children with Down syndrome may be at a higher risk for some medical conditions. Learn what these conditions are and how to manage them.

Ursodiol

Your child needs to take the medicine called ursodiol. This information sheet explains what ursodiol does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.