511 items found Clear All 35 of 64 pages Previous Page Next Page Planning for What to Expect With Tissue Expansion Patient Education Articles Children who have a medium-to-large/giant nevi or other skin defect might need tissue expansion. Mitrofanoff Procedure Patient Education Articles The Mitrofanoff procedure was developed to help patients who are incontinent of urine and experience wetting. Bladder Augmentation Patient Education Articles Bladder augmentation is a surgical procedure to enlarge the bladder so it can hold more urine at low pressure. Antegrade Continence Enema (ACE) Procedure Patient Education Articles The antegrade continence enema (ACE) procedure was developed to treat fecal incontinence (soiling) and severe constipation. Bowel Management With a Balloon Catheter Patient Education Articles Emptying the bowel using a balloon catheter allows more control over when and where a bowel movement will occur. Treating Spasticity With Neurolytic or Blocking Agents Patient Education Articles Spasticity is common to people who have cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injuries or spinal-cord injuries. Eye Monitoring in Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) Patient Education Articles Monitoring is necessary because the inflammation is not externally visible and a child might not be aware of vision changes until damage has been done. Pregnancy Testing Patient Education Articles All female patients age 12 or older or women who have a period, will need a pregnancy test before surgery.
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