Specialized, Complex Surgical Techniques Added to Heart Program at Children’s
Complex cardiothoracic surgical procedures such as “unifocalization” – a single procedure employed to repair a defect known as tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia and major aortopulmonary collaterals – are being offered in a new program at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center.
Bariatric Surgery As a Last Resort for Extreme Childhood Obesity
At her heaviest, a 14-year-old patient at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center weighed 362 pounds, had a body mass index greater than 52, and suffered from a host of health issues related to her weight. Her family tried diet, exercise plans, and medication over the years, but the girl continued to gain weight.