Conditions

Abdomen

• Anorectal Malformations

  These malformations are caused by the abnormal position of the anus, rectum and genitourinary tract. Learn more about anorectal malformations.

• Appendicitis

  Appendicitis is an infection and inflammation of the appendix, small a pinkie-sized organ off of the right colon. Doctors are not really sure what the appendix does, but removing it is not harmful. Appendicitis is the most common cause of emergency surgery in childhood. Learn more about appendicitis.

• Choledochal Cysts

  Congenital bile ducts anomalies. These are cystic dilatation that require surgical excision.

• Crohn’s Disease

  A type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in different areas of your child's digestive tract. Learn more about Crohn's disease.

• Epigastric Hernia

  A type of hernia in the epigastric region of the abdominal wall. It's above the belly button and just below the sternum of your rib cage.

• Gallstones

  Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in your child's gallbladder.

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

  A digestive disorder caused by gastric acid flowing from the stomach into the esophagus resulting in irritation, inflammation and significant reflux. Learn more about gastroesophageal reflux disease.

• Hirschsprung’s Disease

  A condition resulting in intestinal blockage due to missing cells in the intestinal signal the muscles in the large intestine to push stool towards the anus. Learn more about Hirschsprung’s disease.

• Hydrocele

  A space filled with fluid occurring below or next to a testicle in the male scrotum. It is usually painless, and is not to be confused with a hernia, but may occur along with hernia. Learn more about hydrocele.

• Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome

  A condition also called celiac axis syndrome due to compression of celiac artery and celiac ganglia by median arcuate ligament.

• Mesenteric Cysts and Tumors

  Rare conditions occurring in the folds of tissue that attach the organs of the body to the inside of the abdominal wall, usually treated by surgical removal.

• Ulcerative Colitis

  A type of inflammatory bowel disease that usually causes inflammation in the large intestine (colon) and rectum. Learn more about ulcerative colitis.

• Umbilical Hernias

  This condition is a hernia that happens in the belly button area.

• Undescended Testes

  Undescended testes occurs when one or both of the male testes have not passed down (descended) into the scrotal sac.

• Weight Loss Surgery

  There are different types of bariatric surgery that help people lose weight.

Chest

• Achalasia

  Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus impairing the ability to push food down into the stomach.

• Breast Disorders

  Conditions include breast asymmetry, gynecomastia and lesions, such as fibroadenomas.

• Chest and Mediastinal Masses

  These are cyst and tumors between the sternum and the spine.

• Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

  A defect that develops during the formation of the diaphragm, which does not completely close, creating a hole between the chest and the abdominal cavities. Learn more about congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

• Tracheoesophageal Fistula and Esophageal Atresia

  Esophageal atresia is a defect that occurs before birth. There are several types. In most cases, the upper esophagus ends and does not connect with the lower esophagus and stomach. Learn more about tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia.

• Esophageal Duplication or Masses

  A rare inherited condition in which a mass forms along the esophagus.

• Hyperhidrosis

  A condition which produces excessive sweating of underarms (axillary hyperhidrosis) or of the palms (palmar hyperhidrosis).

• Lung Masses

  These genetic malformations are typically present at birth, they also include various other lung lesions (metastasis from cancer).

• Pectus Carinatum

  Pectus carinatum, sometimes called "pigeon breast," is caused when the breastbone is pushed outward, and occurs only about a third as often as pectus excavatum. Learn more about pectus carinatum.

• Pectus Excavatum

  Pectus excavatum (sometimes called cobbler's chest, sunken chest, or funnel chest) is the most common chest deformity and is caused when several ribs and the sternum grow abnormally, which produces a caved-in or sunken appearance of the chest. Learn more about pectus excavatum.

Head and Neck

• Branchial Cleft Abnormalities

  Malformation on the side of the neck which normally appear anywhere from the ear, along the line of the jaw and throat. Learn more about branchial cleft abnormalities.

• Thyroglossal Duct Cysts

  A thyroglossal duct cyst is a neck mass or lump that develops from cells and tissues remaining after the formation of the thyroid gland during embryonic development. Learn more about thyroglossal duct cysts.