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Common Pediatric Surgeries
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Pyloromyotomy
Common Indications: Pyloric stenosis. Post-Operative Care: Gradual reintroduction of feeds, vomiting monitoring, and wound care.
Tonsillectomy
Common Indications: Recurrent tonsillitis, obstructive sleep apnea. Post-Operative Care: Pain management, hydration, and monitoring for bleeding.
Otoplasty
Common Indications: Protruding ears, congenital deformities. Post-Operative Care: Head dressing, pain management, and avoiding pressure on the ears.
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Common Indications: Inguinal hernia causing pain or complications. Post-Operative Care: Activity restriction, pain management, and wound care.
Cardiac Catheterization
Common Indications: Congenital heart defects, heart valve disorders. Post-Operative Care: Vital signs monitoring, hydration, and puncture site care.
Circumcision
Common Indications: Cultural/religious reasons, phimosis, recurrent balanitis. Post-Operative Care: Wound care, pain management, and keeping the area clean.
Repair of Intestinal Atresia or Stenosis
Common Indications: Congenital absence or narrowing of a portion of the intestine. Post-Operative Care: Parenteral nutrition, infection prevention, and monitoring bowel function.
Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) Shunt Placement
Common Indications: Hydrocephalus. Post-Operative Care: Head positioning, infection prevention, and monitoring for shunt malfunction.
Spinal Fusion
Common Indications: Severe scoliosis or spinal deformities. Post-Operative Care: Pain control, physical therapy, and monitoring for neurological changes.
Clubfoot Repair
Common Indications: Congenital talipes equinovarus (clubfoot). Post-Operative Care: Cast care, physical therapy, and monitoring for skin irritation.
Appendectomy
Common Indications: Acute appendicitis. Post-Operative Care: Pain management, wound care, and gradual return to normal activities.
Cholecystectomy
Common Indications: Gallbladder disease or cholelithiasis. Post-Operative Care: Diet modification, pain management, and incision care.
Orchiopexy
Common Indications: Undescended testicles. Post-Operative Care: Pain management, activity restriction, and scrotal support.
Cleft Lip and Palate Repair
Common Indications: Congenital cleft lip and/or palate. Post-Operative Care: Feeding assistance, pain management, and protecting the surgical site.
Gastrostomy Tube Placement
Common Indications: Long-term nutritional support for children who can't eat by mouth. Post-Operative Care: Site care, feeding management, and monitoring for complications.
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