Pediatric Surgery News

Treating Intractable Constipation with Sacral Nerve Stimulation

After a lifetime of dealing with intractable constipation, a Utah teen finds lasting relief through SNS therapy.

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New Bracing System Dramatically Reduces Treatment Time for Pectus Carinatum

Cincinnati Children’s is one of the first pediatric hospitals in the country to offer a new bracing system for “pigeon chest.”

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Myelomeningocele Animation

Myelomeningocele is a serious form of “open spina bifida.” Fortunately, our surgeons have considerable experience in performing this delicate reparative operation.

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Expanding Fertility Preservation Options for Males

Testicular tissue preservation is available to patients facing cancer treatment or a bone marrow transplant as part of an investigational protocol at Cincinnati Children’s.

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The Inspire® Study: Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator for Down Patients

In a multicenter study, Cincinnati Children’s is researching the possibility of extending this therapy to Down syndrome patients with sleep apnea.

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