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    • JUNE 25, 2014
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    What is Esophageal Atresia?

    What is Esophageal Atresia?

    Esophageal atresia (EA) is a congenital (present at birth) abnormality of the esophagus in which the upper portion of the esophagus ends in a blind pouch and is disconnected from the lower portion of the esophagus.  In the most common form of esophageal atresia, which occurs in more than 85 percent of all cases, the

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    • MAY 12, 2014
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    What is an Umbilical Hernia?

    What is an Umbilical Hernia?

    An umbilical hernia is an abnormal bulge, or protrusion, that can be seen or felt over the belly button (the umbilicus).  An umbilical hernia develops when a portion of the intestine, along with fluid, bulges through the muscle of the abdominal wall. Umbilical hernias in children result from a weakness in the abdominal wall that

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    • JUNE 2, 2014
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    What is an Inguinal Hernia?

    What is an Inguinal Hernia?

    An inguinal hernia is an abnormal bulge, or protrusion, that can be seen and felt in the groin area (the area between the abdomen and the thigh). An inguinal hernia develops when a portion of the intestine, along with fluid, bulges through the muscle of the abdominal wall. Inguinal hernias in children result from a

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    • JULY 7, 2014
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    What is a Hydrocele?

    What is a Hydrocele?

    A hydrocele is a collection of fluid in the scrotal sac of male infants that drains downward form the abdominal cavity.  The baby’s scrotum will appear swollen or large, but he will not have other symptoms. There are two types of hydroceles: . Communicating hydrocele – This is a hydrocele that has contact (or communication)

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