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Video urodynamic study (VUDS)

A video urodynamics study (VUDS) is a test done by your child’s doctor that provides information about how well your child’s bladder is working.

Flow rate test

A flow rate test helps to assess how well your child can empty their bladder by measuring the rate at which urine flows out of it. Learn more about the procedure and preparing your child.

Common tests during your kidney transplant assessment

Posterior urethral valves: Overview

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.

Botox: Injecting into the bladder

A guide for parents about Botox bladder injections. Learn what they are, what happens during the procedure, and follow-up tests.

Norwood procedure

The Norwood procedure is usually done as part of a series of surgeries to help the ventricle pump blood out to the body.

Lifestyle choices and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Low-sodium, low-potassium and low-phosphorus diet

Hybrid procedure

The hybrid procedure is sometimes done instead of the Norwood procedure. A heart surgeon and an interventional cardiologist do the procedure.

Bi-directional cavopulmonary anastomosis (Glenn procedure)

The Glenn procedure is done when not enough blood is getting to the lungs. Learn about this procedure and the risks associated with it.

Surgical valvotomy

Surgical valvotomy is a procedure to enlarge narrowed heart valves.

Biologic agents and JIA

Monitoring your diet and fluid intake after a liver transplant

Fontan procedure

The Fontan procedure is usually part of a series of operations for single ventricle anomalies. Learn about the operation.

Procedure for allogeneic blood and marrow transplants

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

Ross procedure

In the Ross procedure, the child's abnormal aortic valve is replaced with the child's own healthy pulmonary valve.

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

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.

Valganciclovir and ganciclovir

Liver biopsy using image guidance

Learn what a liver biopsy is, why it is required and how to prepare your child for the procedure.

What are the fasting guidelines for your child before surgery?

Before receiving anesthesia for surgery, your child will receive fasting or NPO (nothing by mouth) guidelines to follow. If these guidelines are not followed, the procedure or surgery will be cancelled and rescheduled for the safety of your child.

Endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) using image guidance

Learn what endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) is and how it is done using image guidance

Preauricular sinus or cyst removal

Learn what a preauricular sinus is, how it is removed and how to properly care for your child at home after the removal.

Failure to thrive in children with congenital heart conditions

Learn about failure to thrive and how your child's health-care team manages it.

Writing and printing resources

Learn about resources that are available for parents to help their children improve their writing and printing skills.

Coping with your emotions

When anticipating scoliosis surgery, there are a wide range of emotions to be felt. Read about fears, feelings and coping advice from other teens.