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After Surgery Guide
Caring for a patient after surgery is serious business, regardless of the type of procedure. It is important to follow all of the instructions provided by the patient’s healthcare team.
Mission Viejo’s Klein returns after high-risk heart procedure
Klein was admitted to the emergency room at Children’s Hospital of Orange County. She underwent a harrowing procedure that not only helped her return to water polo but become an advocate for physicals for high school athletes.
Epilepsy Surgery
What does epilepsy surgery mean for your child? Read everything about brain surgery for epilepsy at CHOC Neuroscience Institute.
Truncus Arteriosus
Truncus arteriosus is a congenital (present at birth) defect that occurs due to abnormal development of the fetal heart during the first eight weeks of pregnancy.
Atrial Septal Defect
An atrial septal defect is an opening in the atrial septum, or dividing wall between the two upper chambers of the heart, known as the right and left atria.
Common Surgery Terms
When a child needs surgery, the patient and family will learn many new terms that are commonly used by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Pulmonary Atresia (PA)
Pulmonary atresia (PA) is a heart defect that occurs due to abnormal development of the fetal heart during the first eight weeks of pregnancy.
Coarctation of the Aorta
Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital (present at birth) heart defect involving a narrowing of the aorta. This narrowing restricts the amount of oxygen-rich (red) blood that can travel to the lower part of the body.
Electrocardiograms (ECG)
An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is one of the simplest and fastest procedures used to assess the heart.
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic stenosis may be present in varying degrees, graded according to how much obstruction to blood flow is present. A child with severe aortic stenosis will be quite ill.
Pacemaker and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Program
CHOC offers one of the largest pediatric pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) programs in the region. We work with children and families throughout Southern California.
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery in Children
What is Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery? Learn about DBS Surgery for children: how it works, risks, side effects, and more.
Palafox, Brian A. MD, FACS
Dr. Palafox is board certified in general and thoracic surgery and is interested in congenital heart, lung, vascular diseases, robotic and laser technology.
Lai, Wyman W. MD
Dr. Wyman Lai is a board certified pediatric cardiologist who treats the full spectrum of heart problems for kids at CHOC Hospital in Orange, CA.
What is Pectus Excavatum?
CHOC pediatric surgeon Dr. Mustafa Kabeer explains in this video what pectus excavatum is and how it is treated.
Radi, Osman MBBS, MS
Dr. Osman Radi specializes in thoracic surgery who treats kids and children in Los Angeles and Orange Counties
When a Child Needs Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), also known as Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS)
Dr. Joanne Starr, pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon, explains what to expect when a child is on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), also known as extracorporeal life support (ECLS).
What is Tetralogy of Fallot?
Dr. Joanne Starr, pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon, discusses the signs, treatment and long-term outcome of children born with Tetralogy of Fallot.
Pectus Excavatum Surgery – Nuss Procedure
CHOC surgeons use the minimally invasive Nuss procedure to treat pectus excavatum (sunken chest). Learn more about pectus excavatum surgery.
Cardiothoracic Surgery Referrals
How to refer to cardiothoracic surgery, CHOC, Orange County
Congenital Pulmonary (Valve) Stenosis
Pulmonary stenosis is a congenital (present at birth) defect that occurs due to abnormal development of the fetal heart during the first eight weeks of pregnancy.
Transposition of the Great Arteries
Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a congenital (present at birth) heart defect. (It is also often referred to as “transposition of the great vessels.”)
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is a heart problem that is usually noted in the first few weeks or months after birth.
RIVERSIDE: Daughter’s recovery thrills mom
Riverside mother is thankful her daughter survived brain tumor removal seven years ago - “It's so amazing she could go through all that and be such a strong, happy little girl.”
Interventional Cardiology Program
The CHOC Heart Institute proudly offers an Interventional Cardiology Program for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac conditions.
