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Mitrofanoff
A small channel that connects the bladder to the outside of the body. A catheter is used to empty urine from the bladder through the channel, and a one way flap valve is used to maintain urine control.
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Rectal Biopsy
Shriners Children’s doctors may need to take a small sample of tissue from the rectum to confirm if a child has specific rectal disorder or disease, such as Hirschsprung disease.
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Treatment
Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty
Shriners Children’s colorectal surgeons use this procedure to repair anorectal malformations in some children by surgically creating the child’s anus within the sphincter muscle.
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Treatment
Prosthetics & Orthotics
Shriners Children’s Pediatric Orthotics and Prosthetic Services (POPS) designs, fits and manufactures orthotics and prosthetics for children from infants to young adults.
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Treatment
Gastrostomy Tube Placement
A gastrostomy tube (G-tube) is placed in the stomach as a feeding tube for children who cannot get enough nutrition by mouth. Shriners Children’s uses G-tubes for children with esophageal, stomach or intestinal problems.
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Treatment
Ostomy Creation & Closure
Ostomy procedures change the way a child's urine or stool exits their body because of problems with their digestive or urinary system. Ostomies can be temporary or permanent.
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Patient Story
Emilia's Story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/EmiliaEmilia's family was happy to experience a holistic healing environment
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Patient Story
Mila's Story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/MilaThis resilient girl flourished with support from her cleft care team.
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Patient Story
Jaxson's Story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/10/Jaxsons-StoryA year after his burn injury, Jaxson and his family are gearing up for the Boston Haunted Walk.
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Patient Story
Florida Boy Brings a Ray of Sunshine to Shriners Children’s Texas
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/02/Nathan-Brings-SunshineFun-loving and always talkative, Nate brings a ray of sunshine to the halls of Shriners Children’s Texas, no matter the weather outside.