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Ependymomas

Ependymomas are a type of brain tumour. Discover what causes ependymomas, what the symptoms are, and how they are treated.

Pre-operative visit for heart surgery

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Before your child has heart surgery, you will need to come in for a pre-operative visit. The team will assess your child's health and answer any questions you have about the operation.

Pre-surgery for brain tumours

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An in-depth explanation of brain surgery for a child with a brain tumour. Answers provided by Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.

Why are pre-anesthesia assessments helpful?

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Some children will require a pre-anesthesia clinic (PAC) appointment before coming to the hospital for surgery. This depends on their medical history and the surgery they are booked for.

What to expect on the day of surgery

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Learn what to expect when your child comes to the hospital for surgery. Everyone’s surgical journey is different and may look different depending on the hospital you are at.

The health-care team: Who will be taking care of your child on the day of surgery?

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When your child comes to the hospital for surgery, you will meet many different members of the health-care team. Learn about the role each of these people play in your child’s care.

Scoliosis surgery in boys

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Most scoliosis research focuses on girls. Read about the similarities and differences between boys and girls in their experiences with scoliosis.

Deciding about epilepsy surgery: Points to consider

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Learn some important things to keep in mind when making a decision about epilepsy surgery, such as surgery goals, risks and possible complications.

Getting ready for scoliosis surgery

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Learn about what your child should expect when preparing for scoliosis surgery, including a pre-surgery teaching session, X-rays, clinical photos, blood work and other imaging tests.

Resective epilepsy surgery

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Resective epilepsy surgery is the surgical removal of a part of the brain. Read about the risks and benefits of resective surgery and possible complications.

How to prepare as a caregiver for your child’s surgery

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Parents/caregivers may experience a lot of emotions when they learn their child needs surgery. Learn strategies to help you prepare yourself before the surgery so that you can better support your child.

Surgical treatment of epilepsy

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Read an overview of the surgical process, from determining if your child is a candidate for surgery to post-operative care.

What is general anesthesia?

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This article will provide information to help prepare your child for their surgery, test or treatment under general anesthesia.

Surgery for hypospadias

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Learn what to expect when preparing your child for hypospadias surgery.

Gliomas

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Gliomas are a type of brain tumour. Find out what causes them, types of gliomas and possible symptoms.

Surgical teams for children with heart conditions

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Learn about surgical teams committed specifically to children with heart conditions.

Your scoliosis surgery

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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.

Hemodialysis: Using an AV graft or AV fistula for ease of access

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Learn about the two main options to create a vein or artery that is easy to use for your child's hemodialysis.

The Calm Companion: Helping your child relax before and on surgery day

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Learn strategies to help your child relax in the days before and on the day of surgery. Strategy categories include mind-body, movement and medication.

Congenital heart conditions: After heart surgery

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Read about post-surgery recovery. How long a child spends recovering depends on the severity of the condition he's being treated for, among other factors.

Craniotomy

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A craniotomy is a surgery where part of the skull bone is removed temporarily to access the brain. Learn more about what will happen during the operation.

Surgical procedures for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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Several types of surgical procedures may be used in the treatment of JIA or JIA-related conditions. These include joint injections, joint replacement surgery, jaw surgery, cataract surgery, or glaucoma surgery.

Activity recommendations for your infant after heart surgery

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If your infant has heart surgery, there are specific activity recommendations you must follow. Learn how to help your infant recover after heart surgery.

Ptosis surgery

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Learn how ptosis is treated and how to care for your child after the surgery.

Spinal surgery: Caring for yourself at home

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Use the information provided in this brochure to properly care for yourself at home after spinal surgery.