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… and Head & Neck Surgery) department, one of the more common surgeries I perform is a tonsillectomy and … and recurrent inflammation or infection of the tonsils, studies have demonstrated there is impaired function of the …

… pair 13 hours later, she was still alive ... her mother had died instantly. Kaylea was rushed to Phoenix Children's. The … of her head and exited the other, and the child was in a coma. "It was serious enough that in most cases we would …

… early in his third grade year, shortly after his uncle died. At first there was a sadness that seemed a natural … a really, really rocky time and wondered, 'Will we ever come out of this?'"  The sadness spiraled into deep …

… difficulties of all levels. Phoenix Children’s provides a comprehensive evaluation and treatment for medically complex … evaluation by Gastroenterology , Psychology , Registered Dietitian, Speech Pathology, and Occupational Therapy, as …

… Excavatum Ever hear of Pectus Excavatum? It’s the most common chest wall deformity and it occurs in about one in … causes the nerve downstream of the cut to shrivel up and die. When a surgeon repairs a severed, s/he is sewing the … Chest Wall Center and Pectus Clinic , we have closely studied cryoanalgesia’s efficacy and safety. Prior to …

… and surgeries can change the way people with IBD view their bodies, especially adolescents. Abby Klosterman is a … helped me tell my peers about my ostomy in a way that was comfortable for me. Q: How has ulcerative colitis affected …

… acute liver failure. So, they flew her to a hospital in San Diego for a liver transplant. Just before the flight, Sammie fell into a coma. Her family was in disbelief, shock and immense grief. …

… the body releases after birth. It’s rich in nutrients, antibodies and antioxidants. “The nurse told me, ‘We need to get … well as little tricks that could help. For example, they recommended putting a small piece of clothing in the bed with …

… Because Chloe’s case was moderate, her doctor just recommended checking in every two years. Little did the family … to manage pain, cryoablation also results in speedier recoveries, shorter hospital stays and a faster return … the OR staff, radiology, cardiology and the anesthesia pain service, we all work together to support the best surgical …