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Posterior Urethral Valves in Children What are posterior urethral valves in children? Posterior urethral valves are a problem with the urethra in a boy. The urethra is the tube that drains urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. Posterior urethral valves are small

Birth Injuries What is a birth injury? Sometimes during the birth process, the baby may suffer a physical injury that impairs function or structure of their body. This is sometimes called birth trauma or birth injury. It can occur during labor, delivery, or after delivery. Birth

Gastrointestinal (GI) problems affect people of all ages, but they can be especially challenging for children and teens. At Phoenix Children’s, our pediatric gastroenterologists have advanced training and expertise to care for children with GI issues, from common to rare and

When your child needs surgery you want the kind of specialized care that’s only available at the country’s top pediatric programs. That’s what you’ll find at Phoenix Children’s. We provide comprehensive surgical care for pediatric patients of all ages, from routine outpatient

Our Genetics and Metabolism program, the only one of its kind in Arizona, offers thorough evaluation, diagnostic, treatment and follow-up services for children and families with known or suspected genetic conditions. Our services include genetic counseling for diagnosed syndromes

Trinucleotide Repeats: Fragile X Syndrome What are trinucleotide repeats? DNA is the chemical that makes up your genes. It contains a "code" of 3-letter words known as codons or trinucleotides. Many genes normally contain trinucleotide sequences that repeat. These are called