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Genetic Testing During Pregnancy
Why is it important to do genetic testing during pregnancy? What types of genetic tests are there? Learn more about testing for genetic disorders while pregnant.
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.
Foley Catheter Insertion Instructions
Some patients, including those with spina bifida or urinary retention problems, may be asked to use a Foley catheter at night.
Comprehensive Epilepsy Program
CHOC's level 4 epilepsy program features pediatric epileptologists who are more qualified to treat seizures in kids than anyone else in Orange County.
Cloacal Anomalies
Cloacal anomalies refer to a collection of defects that occur during fetal development in a female’s lower abdominal structures.
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.
X-Ray
CHOC offers X-ray imaging services just for kids. Radiation doses on CHOC equipment can be up to 50 percent lower than adult facilities.
CT Scan (Computed Tomography Scan)
CHOC offers CT scan just for kids. Radiation doses on our equipment can be up to 50 percent lower than adult facilities.
Gas in the Digestive Tract
Gas in the digestive tract is created from swallowing air or the breakdown of certain foods by the bacteria present in the colon.
Encopresis
Encopresis is a problem that children age four or older can develop due to long-term constipation.
RDs In Practice: Short Bowel Syndrome and Transplant
This program is intended for pediatric registered dietitians and clinicians who specialize in gastrointestinal disorders, nutrition support, transplant and/or neonatal nutrition.
Current Diet Trends & Kids
A vegetarian diet excludes meat, poultry, fish, seafood and shellfish but includes eggs and dairy products. It can be really healthy for children and teens.
Nael Amzajerdi, Ali MD
Dr. Nael Amzajerdi is a board certified pediatric pathologist who identifies diseases in kids and adolescents at CHOC.
Wang, Michael K. DO
Dr. Michael Wang is a board certified pediatric gastroenterologist and co-director of the IBD Program at CHOC.
Gibbs, David L. MD
Dr. Gibbs is a pediatric surgeon, also serving as director of trauma services at CHOC and division chief of pediatric surgery.
Guner, Yigit S. MD
Dr. Yigit Guner is a board-certified pediatric surgeon who performs general and thoracic surgeries on infants, kids and teens at CHOC.
Kabeer, Mustafa H. MD
Dr. Mustafa Kabeer is a board-certified pediatric surgeon at CHOC, performing all types of general surgery and specializing in pectus excavatum (sunken chest), lung resection, hernia and robotic surgery.
Reyna, Troy M. MD
Dr. Troy Reyna is a board-certified pediatric surgeon at CHOC, specializing in pectus excavatum, hernias and hyperhidrosis.
Yu, Peter T. MD
Dr. Peter Yu is a board-certified pediatric surgeon at CHOC, performing all types of general surgery and specializing in neonatal surgery, perinatal counseling, pediatric laparoscopic surgery and hernia surgery.
The Facts about Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system damages the pancreas so that it can’t make enough insulin.
Gholizadeh, Maryam MD
Dr Maryam Gholizadeh is a board-certified pediatric surgeon who performs general and thoracic surgeries on infants, kids and teens at CHOC.