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A splenectomy is a surgical procedure to remove your child's spleen if it's diseased or not functioning.

Nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography (EMG) are specific tests that help your child’s doctor see how his nerves and muscles are working.

Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a rare autoimmune disorder in which a child’s immune system attacks blood vessels throughout his body, causing muscle inflammation.

Heart failure in children occurs when a child’s heart is not working as well as it should.

Obesity occurs when a child is significantly over the ideal weight for her height.

Laparoscopic total colectomy and ileoanal pull-through procedures involve removing the entire colon.

Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are rare abnormalities in which arteries connect directly with veins, bypassing the capillaries. They can occur anywhere in the body.