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Overland Park Regional Medical Center has answered a question
On Jun 06

What happens if my appendix bursts?

A burst appendix is a serious condition. This is when infection from inside the appendix has spilled into the abdominal cavity. Anyone with a burst appendix has a life-threatening condition and can...
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Overland Park Regional Medical Center has answered a question
On May 13

How safe is fetal surgery?

Like all surgical procedures, fetal surgery is associated with risk. Unlike any other surgical procedure, in fetal surgery, TWO people are placed at risk: the mom and the baby. It is critical that ...
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Overland Park Regional Medical Center has answered a question
On May 13

What is an umbilical hernia?

An umbilical hernia is a hole that persists where the blood vessels from the placenta once passed into the baby’s abdomen. During development, babies receive all of their nutrition to grow fr...
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Overland Park Regional Medical Center has answered a question
On May 13

Why is it important that my child have surgery in a children's hospital?

It is important that your child have surgery in a children’s hospital because children should be cared for in a facility that is staffed by healthcare providers trained in pediatric care. Chi...
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Overland Park Regional Medical Center has answered a question
On May 13

What is an inguinal hernia?

An inguinal hernia is a defect or hole in the lower abdominal wall. When an inguinal hernia is present, organs inside of the abdomen can slip through this hole. The body has two inguinal canals, a ...
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Overland Park Regional Medical Center has answered a question
On May 13

How is an appendix removed?

Surgery is required to remove the appendix. This can be done through an open incision or using minimally invasive techniques known as laparoscopy where the surgeon puts a small camera in the belly ...
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Overland Park Regional Medical Center has answered a question
On May 13

Where is the appendix located?

The appendix is typically located in the right lower part of the abdomen, where the small bowel turns into the large bowel.
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Overland Park Regional Medical Center has answered a question
On May 13

What is twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome?

Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (or TTTS) is a condition that arises in 10 percent of monochorionic twin pregnancies (where twins share a single placenta) and occurs when the twins are transfusin...
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Overland Park Regional Medical Center has answered a question
On May 13

How is a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) repaired surgically?

A congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is most commonly repaired through the abdomen using an incision just below the rib cage. Depending on the size of the hole the surgeon may be able to stitch ...
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Overland Park Regional Medical Center has answered a question
On May 13

What is congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)?

A congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is when the diaphragm in a fetus does not fully develop and as a result the organs in the abdomen are able to slip up into the chest while the fetus is in th...
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Overland Park Regional Medical Center has answered a question
On May 07

What are potential complications from an umbilical hernia?

Potential complications from an umbilical hernia include an incarcerated hernia, which can lead to a strangulated hernia. When intra-abdominal organs such as intestines slip into the hernia, they c...
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Overland Park Regional Medical Center has answered a question
On May 07

What are the symptoms of an inguinal hernia?

Symptoms of inguinal hernias include a bulging in the lower abdomen near the groin. In boys, the bulging can extend down into the scrotum. In girls, the bulging can extend down into the labia major...
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Overland Park Regional Medical Center has answered a question
On May 07

What are the symptoms of an umbilical hernia?

The most common symptom of umbilical hernia in babies is a bulging in their belly button. Usually, the bulging can be easily pushed back into the abdomen, but then pops out again. This is usually f...
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Overland Park Regional Medical Center has answered a question
On May 07

How can I help my child have a faster recovery after surgery?

You can help your child have a faster recovery after surgery by doing the following: Let your child ease back into activities as he is feeling up to it, rather than pushing him. Children ...
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Overland Park Regional Medical Center has answered a question
On May 07

Do children need pain medication after surgery?

Children may need pain medication after surgery. Children are remarkably resilient and bounce back from surgery without requiring a whole lot of prescription pain medication. Nonetheless, no surgic...
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