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      Pyloric stenosis

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      Learn the signs and symptoms to look for if you think your baby may have pyloric stenosis (a narrowing or blockage between the stomach and the small intestines).

      Pyloromyotomy: Surgery for pyloric stenosis

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      Learn about pyloromyotomy, the surgical procedure for pyloric stenosis.

      Aortic stenosis

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      Learn about aortic stenosis in childhood. With this illness, the aortic valve is unable to open completely, which constricts or squeezes blood flow.

      Pulmonary artery stenosis: Balloon angioplasty in the heart catheterization lab

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      Balloon angioplasty is a surgery that is used to open a narrowed blood vessel in the heart. Learn about balloon angioplasty for pulmonary artery stenosis.

      Pulmonary stenosis

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      Learn about pulmonary stenosis. This condition involves the pulmonary valve being unable to open completely. This results in constricted blood flow.

      Pulmonary vein stenosis

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      Pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) is when there is a narrowing or blockage in the pulmonary veins. It is a rare disease and if it progresses, it can lead to pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure.

      Spitting up and vomiting in babies

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      Other complications after a kidney transplant

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      Surgical valvotomy

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      Surgical valvotomy is a procedure to enlarge narrowed heart valves.

      Blalock-Thomas-Taussig (BTT) shunts

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      The Blalock-Thomas-Taussig (BTT) shunt helps babies with certain heart defects get enough oxygen until they can have surgery to fix the defect.

      Noonan syndrome and congenital heart conditions

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      Noonan syndrome is a genetic condition. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of Noonan syndrome and the heart conditions associated with the condition.

      Atropine for drooling

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

      Vomiting

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      Vomiting is the forceful emptying of the stomach's contents.

      Tetralogy of Fallot

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      Read about Tetralogy of Fallot, a condition involving four congenital defects that occur when the heart does not develop normally.

      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.

      Bowel management program for fecal incontinence

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      Find out how a bowel management program can help keep your child clean if they have problems controlling their bowel movements.

      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.

      Scoliosis: Pros of having or not having surgery

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      Read about some of the advantages of having surgery to correct scoliosis, as well as some of the advantages of not having surgery.

      What to avoid before scoliosis surgery

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      There are certain preparatory steps that must be followed prior to having surgery. Learn about some things to avoid leading up to an operation for scoliosis.

      Liver transplant surgery

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      Find out what happens immediately before and after your transplant surgery, how long you will stay in the hospital and how to start taking care of your new liver as you return to your regular routine.

      Surgical procedures and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      After surgery for brain tumours

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      An in-depth description of what to expect for a child undergoing brain surgery for brain tumours.

      Preparing for scoliosis surgery

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      Learn about what to expect when preparing for a scoliosis surgery, including X-rays, clinical photos, pulmonary assessment, and blood work.

      Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1): Treating health complications

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      Learn how the complications of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) are treated.

      Coming for surgery

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      The Coming for Surgery Learning Hub offers patients and their families valuable information on how to prepare for surgery and what to expect on the day of the procedure. While this resource provides general guidance, it is important to consult your health-care team for details specific to your child's surgery and care.

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