Read about pyloric stenosis, pyloromyotomy, and how to care for your child after the operation.
Learn the signs and symptoms to look for if you think your baby may have pyloric stenosis (a narrowing or blockage between the stomach and the intestines).
Learn about aortic stenosis in childhood. With this illness, the aortic valve is unable to open completely, which constricts or squeezes blood flow.
Balloon angioplasty is a surgery that is used to open a narrowed blood vessel in the heart. Learn about balloon angioplasty for pulmonary artery stenosis.
Learn about pulmonary stenosis. This condition involves the pulmonary valve being unable to open completely. This results in constricted blood flow.
Pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) is when there is a narrowing or blockage in the pulmonary veins. It is a rare disease and if it progresses, it can lead to pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure.
Surgical valvotomy is a procedure to enlarge narrowed heart valves.
Vomiting is the forceful emptying of the stomach's contents.
Noonan syndrome is a genetic condition. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of Noonan syndrome and the heart conditions associated with the condition.
The Blalock-Thomas-Taussig (BTT) shunt helps babies with certain heart defects get enough oxygen until they can have surgery to fix the defect.
Your child needs to take the medicine called atropine. This information sheet explains what atropine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he or she takes this medicine.
Read about Tetralogy of Fallot, a condition involving four congenital defects that occur when the heart does not develop normally.
Here is an introduction to scoliosis surgery. Links are provided to pages that give information about what will happen before, during, and after surgery.
Find out how a bowel management program can help keep your child clean if they have problems controlling their bowel movements.
Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a condition where the arteries connected to the heart are in the wrong spot. Learn about the diagnosis, treatment and what you can expect in the future.
Learn some important things to keep in mind when making a decision about epilepsy surgery, such as surgery goals, risks and possible complications.
Parents/caregivers may experience a lot of emotions when they learn their child needs surgery. Learn strategies to help you prepare yourself before the surgery so that you can better support your child.
Read about some of the advantages of having surgery to correct scoliosis, as well as some of the advantages of not having surgery.
An in-depth description of what to expect for a child undergoing brain surgery for brain tumours.
Find out how best to prepare your child for surgery at SickKids.
Learn what to consider and expect when deciding on a routine newborn circumcision.
The Coming for Surgery Learning Hub offers patients and their families valuable information on how to prepare for surgery and what to expect on the day of the procedure. While this resource provides general guidance, it is important to consult your health-care team for details specific to your child's surgery and care.
