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.
What happens during a tonsillectomy surgery? An explanation of the tonsillectomy procedure, the type of anesthesia used and the length of 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) is a problem often found in newborns and infants. Learn what an Atrial Septal Defect is, the types of Atrial Septal Defect and more.
View step-by-step images illustrating how a circumcision is performed (A.D.A.M. Health Encyclopedia).
Find out about tonsillectomies, insertion of ear tubes, and some other common pediatric surgical procedures from About.com Guide to Pediatrics Vincent Iannelli, MD.
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.
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.
Find out what you need to know before your child has hernia repair surgery from About.com Guide to Pediatrics Vincent Iannelli, MD.
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 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.
Learn about tonsils, tonsillitis and when surgery is necessary. Find out what happens before, during and after tonsillectomy surgery.
Learn more about what to expect when your child needs to have his tonsils removed from About.com Guide to Pediatrics Vincent Iannelli, MD.
