What is Ventricular Septation for Double Inlet Ventricle?
Boston Children’s cardiac surgeon Sitaram Emani explains how a series of biventricular surgeries to treat double inlet ventricle improves circulation to the lungs and body.
What is Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) Staged Recruitment?
Boston Children’s cardiac surgeon Sitaram Emani explains how biventricular repair of hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) aims to strengthen the left ventricle and surrounding heart anatomy to improve circulation.
What is GATTEX®?
Dr. Alexandra Carey, director of the Home Parenteral Nutrition Program at Boston Children’s Hospital, describes how the medication GATTEX® can support children who have short bowel syndrome.
What to expect when your child needs a central venous catheter (CVL)
Jenn McClelland, nurse practitioner in the Home Parenteral Nutrition Program at Boston Children’s Hospital, describes what a central venous catheter is and what families should know when their child needs one.
Checking vitamins and minerals for kids with intestinal failure
Megan McGivney, nurse practitioner in the Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation (CAIR) at Boston Children’s Hospital, explains why patients with intestinal failure need their vitamin and mineral blood levels checked to ensure they’re…
What is the role of nutrition in intestinal rehabilitation?
Brittany Depaula, senior clinical nutrition specialist in the Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation (CAIR) at Boston Children’s Hospital, explains how proper nutrition is essential for intestinal rehabilitation.
First visit to the Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation …
Ashley Thomas, program coordinator for CAIR at Boston Children’s Hospital, offers insight into how long first appointments may be, who you might meet, and what might be discussed to create a care plan.
What is intestinal rehabilitation?
Dr. Tom Jaksic, surgical director for the Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation (CAIR) at Boston Children’s Hospital, offers a look into how interdisciplinary short bowel syndrome programs have increased the likelihood of survival for…
What is small bowel bacterial overgrowth and how is it treated?
Elizabeth Castle, nurse practitioner in the Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation (CAIR) at Boston Children’s Hospital, explains what small bowel bacterial overgrowth is and how we treat it.
What should families look for in a short bowel syndrome center?
Megan McGivney, nurse practitioner in the Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation (CAIR) at Boston Children’s Hospital, shares what families should look for when searching for a short bowel syndrome center for their child.
How has the outlook changed for patients with short bowel syndrome?
Dr. Tom Jaksic, surgical director for the Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation (CAIR) at Boston Children’s Hospital, offers a look into how interdisciplinary short bowel syndrome programs have increased the likelihood of survival for…
What challenges can children with short bowel syndrome face?
Jessica McCaig, clinical social worker in the Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation (CAIR) at Boston Children’s Hospital, describes a few challenges your child may face when diagnosed with short bowel syndrome.
What is short bowel syndrome and how is it treated?
Dr. Christopher Duggan, medical director in the Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation (CAIR) at Boston Children’s Hospital, describes what short bowel syndrome is and how we treat it.
What can people with Apert syndrome expect after surgery?
Boston Children’s plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Labow discusses what patients can expect after surgery to treat Apert syndrome.
Is surgery the only option for Apert syndrome?
Boston Children’s plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Labow breaks down the goals of surgery when treating Apert syndrome.
What is the timeline for treating Apert syndrome feet?
Boston Children’s plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Labow charts the timeline for treating Apert syndrome in the feet.
What does Apert syndrome look like in feet?
Boston Children’s plastic surgeon Dr. Amir Taghinia highlights the different ways Apert syndrome can present in the feet.
What can Apert syndrome patients expect after hand surgery?
Boston Children’s plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Labow shares what to expect after hand surgery to treat Apert syndrome.
What is the timeline for treating hands with Apert syndrome?
Boston Children’s plastic surgeon Dr. Amir Taghinia reviews the timeline for treating Apert syndrome in the hands and what to expect along the way.
What does Apert syndrome look like in hands?
Boston Children’s plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Labow talks about the distinct characteristics of Apert syndrome in hands.
Who treats Apert syndrome?
Boston Children’s Plastic Surgeon-in-Chief, Dr. John Meara, talks about the multidisciplinary team involved in treating Apert syndrome.
What is your hope for patients with Apert syndrome?
Boston Children’s plastic surgeons Dr. Brian Labow and Dr. Amir Taghinia and share their hopes for their patients with Apert syndrome.
How is Apert syndrome diagnosed?
Boston Children’s plastic surgeon Dr. Amir Taghinia discusses how Apert syndrome is diagnosed.
What causes Apert syndrome?
Boston Children’s plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Labow discusses what causes Apert syndrome.
