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New Limb Lengthening Technology at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Orthopedic surgeons at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are using a new internal technique for limb lengthening that eliminates the need for pins and bulky external fixation frames.
The Intoeing Dilemma – What’s Normal? What Needs to be Referred?
A child's intoeing is a cause of concern for many parents but most causes of intoeing tend to improve over time.
Racial Disparities Found in Children’s Urologic Surgery
Researchers from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia found that black children who undergo urologic surgery have higher postsurgical complication rates than white children.
CHOP Physician-researcher Named to Military Family Readiness Council
David Rubin, MD, director of PolicyLab at CHOP, was recently appointed to the U.S. Department of Defense Military Family Readiness Council.
Comprehensive Care for Congenital Neck Masses
An in-depth look at the comprehensive care available for neck masses, complex conditions with the potential to grow large and block the fetal airway.
Management of Cervical Teratomas and Cervical Lymphatic Malformations
Although rare, two of the most common congenital neck masses diagnosed during pregnancy are cervical teratomas and cervical lymphatic malformations. Learn about the delivery and treatment options of neck masses.
Postnatal Care and Sclerotherapy for Lymphatic Malformations
Newborns with a neck mass are cared for in CHOP's N/IICU by the Neonatal Surgical Team. Sclerotherapy is one of the treatment method used in babies with lymphatic malformations.
Advances in Imaging: In Utero Neck Masses
Congenital neck masses are now more often detected in utero due to high-resolution ultrasounds and fetal MRIs, which help differentiate the various types of neck masses.
The Role of Pediatric Interventional Radiology in Lymphatic Malformation Therapy
The treatment of lymphatic malformations is complex and requires a multidisciplinary team, including pediatric interventional radiology. At CHOP, there are two pediatric interventional radiologists with a special interest in treating vascular malformations.
Advances in Genetics: The Role of Genetics in the Management of Fetal Neck Masses
Just as prenatal imaging is imperative to establishing the diagnosis of fetal neck mass, genetic testing can be crucial to determining prognosis, availability of fetal interventions and recurrence risk for a family.