Read about the many different types of low-grade gliomas, including cerebellar, optic, brainstem, hemispheric, thalamic, and spinal cord.
Gliomas are a type of brain tumour. Find out what causes them, types of gliomas and possible symptoms.
High-grade gliomas are a type of brain tumour that can develop in the central nervous system. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.
Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve in the eye. It can occur in one eye or both eyes at the same time. Learn about the signs and symptoms of optic neuritis and what to expect.
Learn how the complications of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) are treated.
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.
Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG) are a type of malignant brain tumour. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and outlook for DIPG.
Find out how a brain tumour diagnosis and/or its treatment can impact your child’s growth and how the effects can be managed.
An in-depth discussion of the potential complications that may arise in children who have recently undergone brain tumour surgery.
Neurofibromatosis or NF1 causes growths to form on nerve tissues. Learn about both the common and uncommon skin and bone abnormalities of this condition.
An in-depth explanation of brain surgery for a child with a brain tumour. Answers provided by Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
Antibody-mediated neuroinflammatory disorders are conditions where the body’s immune system attacks its own cells in the central nervous system (the brain, spinal cord, and/or optic nerves). Learn about the different types of antibody-mediated neuroinflammatory brain disorders and what the signs and symptoms are for each.
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.
Most scoliosis research focuses on girls. Read about the similarities and differences between boys and girls in their experiences with scoliosis.
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.
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.
Learn some important things to keep in mind when making a decision about epilepsy surgery, such as surgery goals, risks and possible complications.
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 is the surgical removal of a part of the brain. Read about the risks and benefits of resective surgery and possible complications.
Read an overview of the surgical process, from determining if your child is a candidate for surgery to post-operative care.
This article will provide information to help prepare your child for their surgery, test or treatment under general anesthesia.
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.
Over time, diabetes can cause eye damage. Learn about the various eye conditions that can occur and how they may be treated.
Take a detailed look at the types of eye conditions that can occur in young people with arthritis. These conditions include uveitis, cataracts and glaucoma. Learn about some of the potential treatments for these conditions.
Here is an introduction to scoliosis surgery. Links are provided to pages that give information about what will happen before, during, and after surgery.
