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Learn about personalized long-term treatments for hemifacial microsomia in children, from early interventions to complex surgeries like ear construction and jaw correction. Find out about variable prognoses, optimal timing, and innovative options to…

Hear what our experts have to say about addressing hemifacial microsomia from developmental and social-emotional standpoint, the timeline for treatment, and the resources available to help children and parents, including social work, psychology, and…

Discover expert advice and insight on hemifacial microsomia at Boston Children's Hospital. Learn about facial asymmetry, diagnosis, and personalized treatment options.

The lab of Dr. Hidde Ploegh has devised an ultra-potent flu treatment that goes deep into tissues and rallies a powerful immune attack on infected cells. It’s made up of nanobodies — derived from alpacas’ unusual antibodies — attached to the common…

Before she was even born, Denver already helped blaze a trail for other children and families. Denver, who was diagnosed with a Vein of Galen malformation (VOGM) — a type of rare blood vessel abnormality inside the brain — in utero, is the first…

Tracheomalacia is a collapse of the airway that can make it difficult for your child to breathe. Surgical treatment depends on the type and location of your child’s tracheomalacia. Surgical director of the Esophageal and Airway Treatment Center, Dr…

Tracheomalacia is a collapse of the airway that can make it difficult for your child to breathe. Surgical treatment depends on the type and location of your child’s tracheomalacia. Watch Dr. Benjamin Zendejas-Mummert, surgical director of the…

Caitlin, who has congenital hypothyroidism, shares advice for others with this diagnosis. Learn more about how Caitlin found the right treatment with Dr. Ari Wassner at Boston Children’s Thyroid Center.

Caitlin, who has congenital hypothyroidism, breaks down her journey with the Thyroid Center. Learn more about how Caitlin found the right treatment for her at Boston Children’s Thyroid Center.

Learn from Dr. Anne Arnett, PhD and Dr. Viriginia Peisch, PhD about ADHD in young children.

Boston Children’s Vascular Ring and Airway Compression Program team addresses all aspects of a child’s vascular ring condition so they will experience minimal if any, post-surgery issues. It’s part of the program’s patient-centric follow-up care…

Boston Children’s surgeons Christopher Baird and Benjamin Zendejas-Mummert explain how a double aortic arch can affect a child’s health and detail the types of surgery that can treat the rare and complicated condition.

Boston Children’s surgeons Christopher Baird and Benjamin Zendejas-Mummert detail why even though a left aortic arch with aberrant right subclavian artery isn’t a true vascular ring, it still creates similar symptoms and calls for the same kind of…

Boston Children’s surgeons Christopher Baird and Benjamin Zendejas-Mummert explain how a right aortic arch with aberrant subclavian and left ligamentum suppresses the esophagus and airway — and they detail how it’s treated.

Boston Children’s Vascular Ring and Airway Compression Program team reviews why surgery is almost always a necessity and what a patient can expect from their individualized treatment plan.

The Vascular Ring & Airway Compression Program team explains how your child will benefit from care by specialists from across Boston Children’s as well as frequent follow-up examinations.

Naomi Crilley, a physician assistant at Boston Children’s Vascular Ring and Airway Compression Program, explains the different types of tests a child might need before vascular ring surgery.

Boston Children’s cardiovascular, esophageal, and airway specialists explain what a vascular ring is, the symptoms parents should look for, and the importance of scheduling a medical appointment if those symptoms surface. 

While growing up, Lindsay watched her family members being cared for at Boston Children’s which inspired her to become a nurse. Today, Lindsay fosters strong relationships with patient families in the CDH Center’s long-term outpatient follow-up…