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      During scoliosis surgery

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      Find out what happens when a patient enters the operating room to when they are moved into their room. A guide for what to expect during scoliosis surgery.

      During scoliosis surgery

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      Find out what happens when your child enters the operating room to when they are moved into their room. A guide for what your child can expect during scoliosis surgery.

      Small (pinky) finger duplication (postaxial polydactyly): Treatment

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      Treatment of a duplicated small (pinky) finger (postaxial polydactyly) may involve surgical removal. Learn about the surgery and how to care for your child after the procedure.

      Arriving at the hospital for scoliosis surgery

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      There are many people involved in a surgery for scoliosis. Find out about the healthcare team involved and what to expect when you arrive at the hospital.

      What happens during kidney transplant surgery

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      What to expect on the day of epilepsy surgery

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      Read about what a child will experience in the hours leading up to their epilepsy surgery.

      After scoliosis surgery

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      Every patient’s recovery following scoliosis surgery is different. Read about what to expect immediately following an operation for scoliosis.

      Visiting your child in the Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU)

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      Learn what to expect when you visit your child in the Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU), sometimes called recovery.

      Thumb duplication (preaxial polydactyly): Treatment

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      Treatment of a duplicated thumb may involve surgery depending on the structure and function of your child’s hand. Learn about the surgery and how to care for your child after the procedure.

      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.

      What happens during liver transplant surgery

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      Michelle's scoliosis story

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      Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and the first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

      The autologous transplant procedure

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      Learn what happens during your child's autologous blood and marrow transplant (BMT) procedure.

      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.

      Upper endoscopy

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      An upper endoscopy allows doctors to visually look at the upper part of your child's digestive system. Learn how to prepare your child for their procedure.

      Adrian's scoliosis story

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      Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

      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.

      Personal stories

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      Here are the personal stories of four teens that have gone through scoliosis surgery. They share what they felt about surgery and how they coped.

      Kimberly's scoliosis story

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      Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

      What to expect right after liver transplant surgery

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      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. 

      Procedure for allogeneic blood and marrow transplants

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      Learn what happens during your child's allogeneic stem cell transplant.

      Colonoscopy

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      Your child needs a colonoscopy. Learn what a colonoscopy is, how to prepare and what to expect.

      The scoliosis health-care team

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      Learn about all the health-care professionals involved in taking care of a patient with scoliosis, including doctors, nurses and other health-care workers.

      Surgery and cancer

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      Some types of cancer may require surgery as part of diagnosis or treatment. Read about what to expect before, during and after surgery as part of cancer treatment.

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