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Pediatric Surgery in Detail-Your Child's Surgery

Your child needs surgery -- and you have questions. Learn about surgeries performed on children and how to prepare your child for surgery. Find information to make an educated decision for the most precious little person in your life.

About Tonsillectomy Surgery

What happens during a tonsillectomy surgery? An explanation of the tonsillectomy procedure, the type of anesthesia used and the length of the surgery.

Appendectomy-A Step by Step Guide to the Surgery

Understand how an appendectomy is performed in this illustrated guide to the surgery from the A.D.A.M. Health Encyclopedia.

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Explained

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) is a problem often found in newborns and infants. Learn what an Atrial Septal Defect is, the types of Atrial Septal Defect and more.

Circumcision-An Outpatient Procedure

View step-by-step images illustrating how a circumcision is performed (A.D.A.M. Health Encyclopedia).

Common Pediatric Surgeries

Find out about tonsillectomies, insertion of ear tubes, and some other common pediatric surgical procedures from About.com Guide to Pediatrics Vincent Iannelli, MD.

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias -- Diagnosis, Surgery and Recovery

What is a congenital diaphragmatic hernia? How is a diaphragmatic hernia diagnosed, when is it an emergency and how is surgery performed. Also known as a bochdalek hernia, this is a life-threatening condition. Often misspelled as diaphram or diaphramatic.

How to Prepare Your Child For Surgery

Children have special needs when preparing for surgery. Kids may have questions about surgery that they are afraid to ask or they may need reassurance they they will be fine after surgery. Learn how to prepare your child for surgery so the experience will not be a traumatic one.

Pediatric Umbilical Hernia Repair

Find out what you need to know before your child has hernia repair surgery from About.com Guide to Pediatrics Vincent Iannelli, MD.

Preparing Children For Surgery

When children need surgery, preparing them properly is very important. Share tips and suggestions for preparing a child for surgery, without scaring them or traumatizing them.

Preparing Your Child For Surgery

Preparing your child before their pediatric surgery is important, children who are not properly prepared for their surgical procedure can be traumatized by the experience and may have difficulty with surgery and healthcare later in life. Learn how to explain anesthesia and surgery to your child and help deal with their fear of the unknown. Remember, kids are not little adults, and they need your help to have a successful and healthy surgical outcome. Get your child ready for surgery.

Tonsils and Tonsillectomies-Before, During and After Surgery

Learn about tonsils, tonsillitis and when surgery is necessary. Find out what happens before, during and after tonsillectomy surgery.

When Your Child Needs an Appendectomy

Learn more about what to expect when your child needs to have his tonsils removed from About.com Guide to Pediatrics Vincent Iannelli, MD.
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