Conditions We Treat

Fluid filled sacs located in the abdomen

Appendicitis is the swelling and inflammation of the appendix.

Pus located between the lung and heart wall (pleural space)

Gallstones, infection, inflammation and motility issues

Stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus and causes heartburn

Chronic skin condition that causes painful lumps and abscesses underneath the skin

Fluid-filled sac in the scrotum

Occurs when part of the intestine protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall

Part of the intestine telescopes into an adjacent part of the intestine

Narrowing of the opening between the stomach and the small intestine

Occurs when tissue bulges out through an opening in the abdominal muscles near the navel or belly button

Failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum

Blockage in the tubes that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder

Mass of abnormally formed tissues located in the neck that form cysts or fistulas

Abnormal growths of tissue that form in the chest cavity that separates the lungs

Enlarged ducts that transport bile between the liver and small intestines

Birth defects that result in a blockage in the large or small intestine

A rare lung disorder that occurs when air becomes trapped in the lungs

A congenital diaphragmatic hernia is an opening in the muscle separating the abdominal and chest cavities.

A blockage in the duodenum that prevents food and fluids from passing through the digestive system

Extremely fragile skin on the palms and feet that blisters easily

A small pouch in the wall of the intestine

A hole in the belly button area that causes the intestines or other abdominal organs to be located outside of the body

Group of five congenital defects that include disorders of the heart, pericardium, sternum, diaphragm and the anterior abdominal wall

Growths in the neck that form when a small channel from early thyroid development doesn’t go away, leaving a pocket of fluid

Achalasia is a rare condition that makes it difficult to swallow food.

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a condition that causes weakness in the muscles of the eyes, mouth, throat, arms and legs

Occurs when the lower ribs slip out of position, affecting breathing and causing pain in the lower chest, abdomen, lower back or side

A chest wall problem that causes the front of the chest to stick out more than it should

An abnormal formation of the rib cage that gives the chest a caved-in or sunken appearance

Crohn’s disease is a chronic illness that affects the digestive tract.

An abnormal connection that develops between the skin and intestinal tract or stomach

Slows or stops the movement of waste through the colon

Imperforate anus is a birth defect that occurs when the opening to the anus is missing or blocked.

Necrotizing enterocolitis is a severe infection that affects premature infants and damages intestinal tissue.

An abnormal connection between the rectum and the skin near the anus

A condition affecting females in which the vagina, rectum and urinary tract are fused together creating a single common channel

Rare congenital conditions of the lower gastrointestinal tract

A rare condition in males where the rectum connects to the bladder neck, causing urine and stool to mix and come out through the urethra

An abnormal hole or tunnel that forms between the urethra and the rectum

A rare condition in males where the rectum connects to the part of the urethra that passes through the prostate, causing urine and stool to combine and exit together

Ulcerative colitis is a condition that causes inflammation and irritation in the colon.

A hole between the vagina and another organ, such as the rectum or bladder, that allows stool or urine to leak into the vagina

A condition affecting females where the rectum opens into the vaginal area instead of the anus, causing stool to pass through the wrong opening

Esophageal atresia occurs when your child’s esophagus has not finished developing.

Foreign bodies affecting the esophagus and airway

Narrowing of the esophagus that causes increasing difficulty swallowing

Tracheoesophageal fistula is an abnormal connection between the esophagus and trachea.

A complete blockage or obstruction in the intestines

Occurs when the gallbladder doesn’t contract properly, causing pain, nausea and vomiting

A complication of cystic fibrosis that occurs when the bowel becomes partially or completely blocked

Causes the intestines to develop outside the body through an opening in the belly wall

A portion of the intestine is missing or blocked, preventing the passage of food and digestive fluids

Rare growths in the wall of the intestines that can cause pain, swelling and blockages

A narrowing of part of the intestine, making it difficult for food to pass through

The intestines do not form in the correct position inside the belly, which can twist and block the bowel

A life-threatening condition where the intestine twists around itself, cutting off blood flow and causing a blockage

Omphalocele occurs when a baby’s abdominal organs develop outside their body

A nerve or muscle problem that causes the intestines to act as if they are blocked, but no physical blockage is found

Short bowel syndrome affects the ability to digest food.

Obesity is a complex medical condition that occurs when a child or teen has excessive body weight.

Concussions and other head injuries affect the skull, scalp, blood vessels in the head, skull and brain.

Including abrasions, bruises, ruptures and perforations

Damage to one or both kidneys, often caused by an accident, hard blow or medical condition

Damage to the liver, often caused by accidents or blows to the belly

Damage to the pancreas, often from an accident or hard hit to the belly, that causes pain, swelling and serious digestive issues

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health issue prompted by past trauma.

Damage to the spleen, often from a hard blow to the left side of the belly, that causes dangerous internal bleeding that may require emergency treatment or surgery

Hepatoblastoma is a rare form of liver cancer.

Neuroblastoma is a rare cancer that forms in nerve tissue.

Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer.

Growths that form on or inside an ovary

Rhabdomyosarcoma is a cancerous tumor that develops in the soft tissues, most commonly the muscles attached to the skeleton.

Cancers that start in the body’s soft tissues, such as fat, muscles or blood vessels

Rare tumors that contain different types of body tissues, like teeth, hair or bone

Wilms tumor is a cancerous tumor that starts in kidney cells.

Abnormal tangles of blood vessels that connect arteries and veins, disrupting normal blood flow and causing pain, bleeding or other serious problems

A rare condition where a tumor made up of blood vessels traps platelets, causing low platelet counts, bleeding problems and potentially life-threatening complications

A rare congenital condition that causes a combination of enlarged veins, birthmarks and overgrowth of bones or soft tissues

Causes enlarged lymph vessels, swelling, fluid buildup and digestive problems

Lymphatic malformations occur when lymphatic vessels don’t develop correctly.

Swelling in the arms or legs that happens when lymph fluid builds up in the body because the lymphatic system is damaged or blocked

Enlarged veins that are present at birth, causing swelling, pain and changes in skin color