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Video urodynamic study (VUDS)

A video urodynamics study (VUDS) is a test done by your child’s doctor that provides information about how well your child’s bladder is working.

Flow rate test

A flow rate test helps to assess how well your child can empty their bladder by measuring the rate at which urine flows out of it. Learn more about the procedure and preparing your child.

Common tests during your kidney transplant assessment

Botox: Injecting into the bladder

A guide for parents about Botox bladder injections. Learn what they are, what happens during the procedure, and follow-up tests.

Posterior urethral valves: Overview

Find out what to expect if you have a child with posterior urethral valves (PUV). This document reviews the condition and how it is managed with medications, tests, interventions and surgeries.

Norwood procedure

The Norwood procedure is usually done as part of a series of surgeries to help the ventricle pump blood out to the body.

Hybrid procedure

The hybrid procedure is sometimes done instead of the Norwood procedure. A heart surgeon and an interventional cardiologist do the procedure.

Bi-directional cavopulmonary anastomosis (Glenn procedure)

The Glenn procedure is done when not enough blood is getting to the lungs. Learn about this procedure and the risks associated with it.

Lifestyle choices and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Low-sodium, low-potassium and low-phosphorus diet

Ross procedure

In the Ross procedure, the child's abnormal aortic valve is replaced with the child's own healthy pulmonary valve.

Fontan procedure

The Fontan procedure is usually part of a series of operations for single ventricle anomalies. Learn about the operation.

Surgical valvotomy

Surgical valvotomy is a procedure to enlarge narrowed heart valves.

Biologic agents and JIA

Valganciclovir and ganciclovir

Catheter ablation in the heart catheterization lab

Catheter ablation is a treatment for children with certain types of tachycardia (rapid heart rate). Treatment involves destroying an abnormal circuit.

Monitoring your diet and fluid intake after a liver transplant

Procedure for allogeneic blood and marrow transplants

Learn what happens during your child's allogeneic stem cell transplant.

Hemophilia glossary

A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.

Skin and muscle biopsy using image guidance

A skin and muscle biopsy removes a small piece of skin and muscle tissue. Learn about the procedure and why and how it is done.

The autologous transplant procedure

Learn what happens during your child's autologous blood and marrow transplant (BMT) procedure.

Liver biopsy using image guidance

Learn what a liver biopsy is, why it is required and how to prepare your child for the procedure.

Esophageal dilatation: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after an esophageal dilatation.

Arthrogram: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after an arthrogram.

What are the fasting guidelines for your child before surgery?

Before receiving anesthesia for surgery, your child will receive fasting or NPO (nothing by mouth) guidelines to follow. If these guidelines are not followed, the procedure or surgery will be cancelled and rescheduled for the safety of your child.