Fact Sheets

Pediatric Crohn's Disease
Pediatric Crohn’s Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that can stunt growth in children. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Pyloric Stenosis
Pyloric stenosis is a rare condition in infants in which food cannot move into the small intestine. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Pediatric Cancer Surgery
Pediatric cancer surgery is a procedure to remove a cancerous tumor and the surrounding tissue in children. Learn about this procedure.
Pediatric Congenital Heart Surgery
Pediatric congenital heart surgery is a procedure to correct a structural problem in a child's heart. Learn about this procedure.
Thyroid Nodule
A growth in the thyroid, a gland that sits at the front of the neck, on top of the windpipe.
Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis causes swelling and sores in the colon, but with proper treatment, however, children can live happy, healthy lives.
Esophageal Atresia
Esophageal atresia is a congenital disorder in which a baby’s esophagus does not form properly during pregnancy. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Birth Control
Birth control is any medication, device, procedure, or behavior used to prevent pregnancy.
Anesthesia for Hernia Repair
For people having a hernia repair, anesthesiologists work alongside surgeons to ensure the patient's comfort and safety during the procedure.
Birth Defects
Birth defects are health problems that are present at birth. They can range from mild to severe, and some babies have more than one.