TEXAS PEDIATRIC SURGICAL ASSOCIATES
Surgeons for Infants, Children, and Adolescents
(832) 325-7234


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These patient education files are designed to inform you about the diagnosis and treatment of many pediatric surgical conditions. 

Head and Neck:
abnormal head shape
branchial cleft cyst
cleft lip and/or cleft palate
craniosynostosis
craniosynostosis, FAQ about...
lymphadenopathy
thyroglossal duct cyst
torticollis

Brain and Spinal Cord:
brain and spinal cord tumors
hydrocephalus
spina bifida (neurosurgical issues)

Ear, Nose, & Throat:
adenoids, adenoidectomy
antibiotic use in ear infections

antibiotic resistance
otitis media (ear infections)
otitis media with effusion (middle ear fluid)
post tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
tonsils, tonsillectomy
tympanostomy tubes

Heart and Lungs:
central venous access
congenital diaphragmatic hernia
patent ductus arteriosus

Esophagus and Stomach:
esophageal atresia
gastroesophageal reflux
pyloric stenosis
spleen
tracheoesophageal fistula

 

Intestines and Abdominal Organs:
appendicitis
choledochal cyst
colostomy
constipation
duodenal atresia
gastroschisis
Hirschsprung's Disease
imperforate anus
intestinal atresia
intestinal obstruction
intussusception
liver
malrotation
necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
omphalocele
umbilical hernia

Kidneys and Bladder:
enuresis (bedwetting)
hydronephrosis, antenatal
spina bifida (urinary tract concerns)
ureteropelvic obstruction
vesicoureteral reflux
Wilm's Tumor (Nephroblastoma)

Groin (including testicles and penis):
circumcision
hydrocele
hypospadias
inguinal hernia
torsion of the testicle
undescended testicle

Other:
Baker's cyst
burns
ganglion cyst
lacerations
mimimally invasive surgery
perianal abscess
pilonidal cyst

American Pediatric Surgical Association, Resources for Parents (article on Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia authored by Kevin Lally, MD)


The information above, although based on a thorough knowledge and careful review of current medical literature, is the opinion of the doctors at Texas Pediatric Surgical Associates and is presented to inform you about surgical conditions. It is not meant to contradict any information you may receive from your personal physician and should not be used to make decisions about surgical treatment. If you have any questions about the information above or your child's care, please contact our doctors at any time by calling (832) 325-7234.

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