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Nevi/Nevus
Nevi are birthmarks or moles that are usually harmless. They can be brown, black, flesh colored or red/purple. Some are large, itchy, or bleed. Pediatric plastic surgeons at Shriners Children’s can help with all types of birthmarks.
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Pigmentation Disorders
Pigmentation disorders affect the color of a person’s skin. Some of the most common are birthmarks, macular stains, hemangiomas and port wine stains.
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Pressure Injuries
A pressure injury is damaged skin typically over a bony area or medical device. People with decreased sensation or who can’t reposition themselves are at greater risk. We treat with dressings, negative pressure therapy and surgery.
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Hydronephrosis
Hydronephrosis is the swelling of one or both kidneys, which occurs when urine backs up into the kidney(s) and cannot properly drain into the bladder.
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Paraplegia
Paraplegia refers to partial or full paralysis (loss of the ability to move) and sensation that occurs in the legs and lower half of the body. Spinal cord injury and conditions that affect neural aspects of the spinal cord cause paraplegia.
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Providing Care During COVID-19 at the Honolulu Shriners Hospital
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/06/Providing-care-during-COVID-19-at-the-Honolulu-Shriners-HospitalHealth and safety protocols in place at the Greenville Shriners Hospital in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus).
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Virtual Thall Symposium: Pediatric Burn Care for First Responders
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Virtual-Thall-Symposium-Pediatric-Burn-Care-for-First-RespondersThe Thall Educational Symposium is being presented virtually by Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston on October 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m..
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Pet Therapy Provides Comfort and Companionship at Shriners Children’s Boston
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/03/Pet-Therapy-Provides-Comfort-and-CompanionshipAt Shriners Children’s Boston, volunteer dog and handler teams help facilitate the healing process in a unique and powerful way.
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How to Find the Right Provider for Your Child’s Diagnosis: Where to Start
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/09/How-to-Find-the-Right-Provider-Where-to-StartWhen you need to find a specialty provider to diagnose your child, begin with these important steps.
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Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California Honored with 2020 Press Ganey Awards
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Shriners-Hospitals-for-Children-Northern-California-honored-with-2020-Press-Ganey-AwardsShriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California received the 2020 Press Ganey Pinnacle of Excellence Award for Patient Experience and the 2020 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience.
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