Surgery doesn't always mean large incisions. Minimally invasive surgery is often used today. This uses small cuts, and allows a child to recover faster and with less pain.
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Many surgeries performed on children are done as an outpatient. With minor surgeries, your child will return to the outpatient surgery center after spending the required time in the recovery room.
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This is the time to ask questions: What are the expected results? What are the possible risks and complications? How long will the surgery take?
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Touring the hospital before surgery can help your child see the sights, sounds, and events he or she will experience the day of surgery. It is a nonthreatening, often reassuring, way to learn about the hospital.
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You will be asked to sign an informed consent form. It states in detail that you understand the risks and benefits of your child's surgery.
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A CT abdominal scan is a type of imaging test. It can diagnose abdominal problems in babies and children.
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Symptoms of latex allergy include watery or itchy eyes, wheezing, hives, flushing or a skin rash, itching, or swelling.
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