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Understanding Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair Surgery
Your top priority as a parent is keeping your child safe and free from pain or sickness. So what happens when they develop a condition...

What You Need to Know About Infant Testicle Surgery
While your newborn having an undescended testicle might come as a shock, it is not a huge cause for concern. This occurs in about 4% of...


My Child Has an Umbilical Hernia. How Worried Should I Be?
What is an Umbilical Hernia? An umbilical hernia presents as a bulge or protrusion in your infant’s belly button. It is commonly found...

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Everything You Need to Know About Your Child’s Surgery
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an inflammation of the intestine that is immune-mediated. It’s not known exactly what causes this...


Everything You Need to Know About Your Child’s GI Surgery
Preparing for your child to undergo pediatric surgery can be nerve-wracking. You may have a lot of questions and fears. That’s okay! Our...

Everything You Need to Know About Your Child’s Liver and Gallbladder Surgery
If your child has a liver or gallbladder condition, it’s possible that their primary physician may recommend a surgical procedure to fix...


Everything You Need to Know About Your Child’s Skin Surgery
With school and extracurricular activities, most parents have enough on their plate when it comes to their children. But a child in need...


Everything You Need to Know About Your Child’s Hernia Surgery
Knowing your child needs hernia surgery can be scary — Austin Pediatric Surgery is here to help. If your child has an abdominal wall...

Pediatric Surgery Recovery: What To Expect Post-Op
Every year, 450,000 children under the age of 18 get surgery in the United States. Kids can easily feel scared and overwhelmed by the...


Preparing Yourself & Family For Your Child’s Surgery
There is no question that pediatric surgery can be an overwhelming experience for parents and families to cope with. Oftentimes, parents...

What Kind of Surgery is My Child Having?
If your child needs surgery, you may be wondering if the procedure requires an overnight stay or if he can go home the same day. Will the...

How to Talk to Your Child About Surgery
Knowing that your child must undergo surgery is stressful for the entire family. And because your child looks to you to make them feel...


How to Help Your Child Fast Before Pediatric Surgery
Helping your child to fast before pediatric surgery is just one of the ways you’ll need to prepare them for the procedure. At Austin...
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