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New Multidisciplinary Clinic Brings Innovative, Child-Focused Care for Head and Neck Disorders
UCSF has launched the Pediatric Head and Neck Disorders Clinic led by pediatric otolaryngologist Grace Banik, MD. Part of the broader UCSF Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Program, the clinic is the first of its kind on the Peninsula, ...
Abdominal Masses in Pediatrics: Diagnostic Tools and Treatment Decisions
Pediatric surgeon Willieford Moses, MD, FACS, discusses steps in evaluation, including which imaging modalities are most useful, and describes keys to decision-making for neuroblastoma, hepatoblastoma, renal tumors, germ cell tumors and ...
UCSF Benioff Children’s pediatric ENTs and eye surgeons offer a collaborative, minimally invasive alternative for the treatment of CNLDO
Normal Function a Realistic Goal for Most Children Treated for Clubfoot
The UCSF Benioff Children’s Oakland clubfoot program offers consultations on clubfoot identified in utero, so that parental stress can be minimized in advance of the birth, and so that the clubfoot team is prepared to assess the newborn at birth.
How to Handle Hernias: A Pediatric Expert’s Guide to Emergencies Versus Wait-and-See’s
Here’s help with distinguishing hernias from hydroceles and knowing when delaying the repair is wise. Pediatric surgeon Aaron R. Jensen, MD, FACS, FAAP, offers a straightforward diagnostic method, surprising tips on imaging, and the evidence ...
A Critical Plan: Ensure Your Facility Is Prepared for Pediatric Mass Casualties
Mass casualty incidents (MCI’s) happen everywhere and challenge resources, whether in established trauma centers or remote general medicine facilities.
Tummy Ache or Appendicitis? – Troubleshooting Common Pediatric Abdominal Conditions
Pediatric surgeon Willieford Moses, MD, offers help with identifying frequently seen conditions – from hernias to bowel obstructions to ovarian cysts – by their typical presentation in babies and children, along with guidance on which ...
Gone for Good: Proven Approaches to Pilonidal Disease
Cysts in the gluteal cleft cause pain and embarrassment – and often recur. Here’s the evidence on which treatments and techniques have the best outcomes for kids with this common condition.
Understanding Chest Wall Conditions in Children: Types and Treatments
UCSF pediatric surgeon Sunghoon Kim, MD, presents an overview of pectus malformations, including images that illuminate how to distinguish types, ways to assess severity, and guidance on surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Bonus: ...
Skip Surgery for Appendicitis? When and Why It Can Work
While surgery cures an inflamed appendix, some children do well on medical management. This case-based presentation by pediatric surgeon Aaron R. Jensen, MD, MEd, MS, clarifies which patients are candidates for nonoperative plans, factors ...
Part of our rich history of groundbreaking patient care and research, UCSF developed many of the pediatric surgery methods that are now standard, including certain minimally invasive techniques for newborns and most fetal surgical procedures. We continue to conduct innovative studies to improve the understanding and treatment of many conditions, and our patients are among the first to benefit from new findings.
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