The hybrid procedure is sometimes done instead of the Norwood procedure. A heart surgeon and an interventional cardiologist do the procedure.
Learn about developmental stuttering, including signs, causes, treatment options and how to support your child or teen.
The Glenn procedure is done when not enough blood is getting to the lungs. Learn about this procedure and the risks associated with it.
In the Ross procedure, the child's abnormal aortic valve is replaced with the child's own healthy pulmonary valve.
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Here is an introduction to scoliosis surgery. Links are provided to pages that give information about what will happen before, during, and after surgery.
A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
Learn what happens during your child's autologous blood and marrow transplant (BMT) procedure.
Sterile gloves are necessary for procedures that use antiseptic non-touch technique. Learn how to properly put on sterile gloves to avoid contamination.
Both cancer and cancer treatments can cause a range of symptoms. Find out why this is and hear from other teens about their experiences.
Balloon angioplasty, also known as balloon dilation, is used to expand narrowed blood vessels. Read more about angioplasty.
Balloon atrial septostomy is a procedure to expand an atrial septal defect and improve oxygenation of the blood. It is often performed for infants with certain types of congenital heart disease (CHD) such as transposition of the great arteries.
The Norwood procedure is usually done as part of a series of surgeries to help the ventricle pump blood out to the body.
The Fontan procedure is usually part of a series of operations for single ventricle anomalies. Learn about the operation.
This page contains a series of links to activities and games that support the different strategies of the CARD system.
