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Comprehensive Pediatric and Congenital Surgery
Pediatric cardiac surgery is available for all congenital cardiac problems. The pediatric surgery team consists of two pediatric cardiac surgeons and a full complement of other specialists in the care of children with heart disease. These specialists include pediatric cardiologists, pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists, and pediatric intensivists. Children are cared for in a supportive environment by a highly experienced nursing staff.
A broad range of family support services are available, including a nurse coordinator who works closely with the families to explain what is involved in the surgery and keep the families informed during and after the surgery.
Special procedures and services include:
- Arterial switch procedure for transposition of the great arteries
- Ross procedure (pulmonary valve autograft)
- Norwood procedure for hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation)
- Inhaled nitric oxide
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