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  • What Is Indocyanine Green (ICG)? for Parents


    Indocyanine green (ICG) is a medical dye doctors use to find and help treat problems in certain parts of the body.

  • Surgery for Tear Duct Blockage for Parents


    Blocked tear ducts are a fairly common problem in infants. Sometimes surgery is done to treat them.

  • Epigastric Hernias for Parents


    An epigastric hernia is when a little piece of fat from inside the belly pushes through the abdominal muscles between the belly button and the chest. Many are small, cause no symptoms, and don't need treatment.

  • Cleft Palate With Cleft Lip for Parents


    A cleft palate with a cleft lip is when a baby's lip and palate (roof of mouth) don't form properly during pregnancy. Most kids with cleft lip and palate are treated successfully with no lasting problems.

  • Epilepsy Surgery for Parents


    Epilepsy surgery is an operation done on the brain to reduce or stop seizures.

  • Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) for Parents


    Atrial septal defect (ASD) — also known as a "hole in the heart" — is a type of congenital heart defect. Most ASDs are diagnosed and treated successfully.

  • What Happens in the Operating Room? for Kids


    Surgeries and operations happen in the operating room, sometimes called the OR. Find out more in this article for kids.

  • Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia) for Parents


    Tongue tie (ankyloglossia) is when a band of tissue connects the tip of the tongue to the floor of the mouth, which keeps it from moving freely.

  • What Is Informed Consent? for Parents


    Informed consent is a legal term that means a person is aware of the facts of a situation (such as a surgical procedure) before agreeing to it.

  • Adenoids and Adenoidectomy for Parents


    Adenoids trap germs, so sometimes they swell while fighting an infection. If they get infected, tonsils and adenoids might be removed in a surgery at the same time.