Ways To Prevent Drowning
Drowning is one of the leading causes of unintentional injury and death in children and two-thirds of fatal drownings in children occur between the months of May and August. You may wonder who is most…Read More
Pediatric Surgery Articles
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Special Considerations for Pediatric Surgeries
Children are not little adults, and depending on their size and age, there are many special considerations that must be given to their cases. As a parent, you do everything in your power to protect yo…Read More
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Caring For Your Child’s Stoma: Part 1
If your child has had issues with their digestive system that have resulted in the placement of an ileostomy, colostomy, or urostomy, it may cause some feelings of anxiety for you. Dealing with a sick…Read More
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Weighing the Pros and Cons of Elective Surgery For Kids
For most people, surgery is a terrifying word that indicates something is wrong and must be fixed. Many people fear the unknown and are nervous about putting their lives in the hands of their surgical…Read More
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Neonatal Reproductive Disorders That Require Surgical Intervention
There are more than a dozen different reproductive disorders that include external genitalia, internal organs, and hormone levels in both male and females. Some are identified in utero while others ma…Read More
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7 Tips for Parents When Children Need Surgery
Pediatric surgery is an often scary-yet-necessary situation for many families. While it may be the child that is going through an operation, parents can be just as anxious about the procedure. With th…Read More
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5 Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore in Kids
Keeping your kids healthy can be pretty tricky. It’s hard to tell when something requires a trip to the doctor and what can be treated at home. With that in mind, we’ve gathered five symptoms that…Read More
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When Pediatric Surgery is Necessary
Being a parent with a young child can be very stressful. You do everything in your power to keep them happy and healthy, but sometimes, illnesses and disorders can rear their heads, outside of your co…Read More
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Fun Kid Facts, Part 2
Here at Alaska Pediatric Surgery, we are the place to call if you are looking for a pediatric surgeon in Anchorage. Every parent just wants the best for their kid, and when it comes to medical surgery…Read More