A Mitrofanoff is a surgical procedure that creates an opening from the bladder to the outside the body. Learn about how and why Mitrofanoff is used. A Mitrofanoff is a tunnel between the bladder and the outside of the body. This tunnel is used to pass a catheter and drain urine from the bladder.
Following a mitrofanoff operation, parents and children will empty the child's bladder using a catheter. Learn about how to use and care for a catheter.
Neurogenic bladder and bowel are bladder and bowel dysfunction that is caused by nerve damage. Learn about why and how to monitor your child’s bladder and bowel to prevent leaks, infection and damage to the kidneys.
Learn about the medications, interventions and surgeries used to manage posterior urethral valves in children.
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.
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Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.
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Click through conversations to learn about building relationships on common interests, traits and experiences.
This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.
2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types of contraception including how they work and how you can get them.
Many people will consider the use of complementary and alternative therapies when undergoing cancer treatment, but not all of these are safe to use. Find out what you need to consider before using complementary or alternative therapies for cancer treatment.
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that affects different systems in your body.
Find out what to expect before, during and after liver transplant surgery, including what to do while waiting for your transplant.
