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What can people with Apert syndrome expect after surgery?
Boston Children’s plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Labow discusses what patients can expect after surgery to treat Apert syndrome.
Is surgery the only option for Apert syndrome?
Boston Children’s plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Labow breaks down the goals of surgery when treating Apert syndrome.
What is the timeline for treating Apert syndrome feet?
Boston Children’s plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Labow charts the timeline for treating Apert syndrome in the feet.
What does Apert syndrome look like in feet?
Boston Children’s plastic surgeon Dr. Amir Taghinia highlights the different ways Apert syndrome can present in the feet.
What can Apert syndrome patients expect after hand surgery?
Boston Children’s plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Labow shares what to expect after hand surgery to treat Apert syndrome.
What is the timeline for treating hands with Apert syndrome?
Boston Children’s plastic surgeon Dr. Amir Taghinia reviews the timeline for treating Apert syndrome in the hands and what to expect along the way.
What does Apert syndrome look like in hands?
Boston Children’s plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Labow talks about the distinct characteristics of Apert syndrome in hands.
Who treats Apert syndrome?
Boston Children’s Plastic Surgeon-in-Chief, Dr. John Meara, talks about the multidisciplinary team involved in treating Apert syndrome.
What is your hope for patients with Apert syndrome?
Boston Children’s plastic surgeons Dr. Brian Labow and Dr. Amir Taghinia and share their hopes for their patients with Apert syndrome.
How is Apert syndrome diagnosed?
Boston Children’s plastic surgeon Dr. Amir Taghinia discusses how Apert syndrome is diagnosed.
What causes Apert syndrome?
Boston Children’s plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Labow discusses what causes Apert syndrome.
What is OEIS?
Dr. Belinda Dickie, Director of the Colorectal and Pelvic Malformation Center, explains what omphalocele-exstrophy imperforate anus-spinal anomalies (OEIS) is, and what other anomalies are associated with it.
What is imperforate anus in boys?
Experts in the Colorectal and Pelvic Malformation Center at Boston Children’s Hospital explain the different types of imperforate anus in boys.
What is sacral nerve modulation?
Nurse practitioner Amelia Henaghan, in the Colorectal and Pelvic Malformation Center at Boston Children’s Hospital, describes what a sacral nerve modulation is and how a patient qualifies to use this device.
Post-surgical care and long-term follow-up
Our experts in the Colorectal and Pelvic Malformation Center answer the most common questions families have when their child needs surgery.
Bladder Dysfunction and Urodynamics Testing
Dr. Erin McNamara, associate director in the Colorectal and Pelvic Malformation Center at Boston Children’s, answers questions about children who have bladder dysfunction, and why urodynamics testing is performed.
What is bowel management?
Boston Children’s Colorectal and Pelvic Malformation Center nurse practitioners Amelia Henaghan and Paula Cruz share details of what bowel management can look like for children.
Enemas, Appendicostomy, and Cecostomy
Nurse practitioner Cassandra Morrill, in the Colorectal and Pelvic Malformation Center at Boston Children’s Hospital, helps identify the differences between enemas, an appendicostomy, and a cecostomy.
The difference between laxatives and stool softeners
Experts in the Colorectal and Pelvic Malformation Center explain the differences between laxatives and stool softeners, and when each is typically used when treating patients with colorectal and pelvic malformations.
Hirschsprung’s Disease and Treatment
Dr. Prathima Nandivada, attending surgeon in the Department of Surgery, explains what Hirschsprung’s disease is and how it’s treated at Boston Children’s Hospital.
What is long-segment Hirschsprung’s disease?
Dr. Prathima Nandivada, attending surgeon in the Department of Surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital, explains what long-segment Hirschsprung’s disease is and how it differs from short-segment Hirschsprung’s disease.
What is Hirschsprung’s enterocolitis?
Dr. Prathima Nandivada, attending surgeon in the Department of Surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital, explains what Hirschsprung’s enterocolitis is and how it’s treated.
Get to know the Colorectal and Pelvic Malformation Center Team
From administrative staff to gastroenterologists, our Colorectal and Pelvic Malformation Center team is here to help your child thrive and live their best life.
How to talk about your child’s colorectal and pelvic malformation
Clinical psychologist Dr. Lauren Mednick, in the Colorectal and Pelvic Malformation Center at Boston Children’s Hospital, offers ways parents can talk to their child about their condition. She also shares ways that children can talk to their friends…