How Your Child’s Liver Works
The liver is in the upper right part of the belly. Most of it is protected by the ribs. The liver is a vital organ that has many jobs. This sheet details the function and anatomy of the liver.
Protecting Your Family from Viral Hepatitis Infection
Learn how to take steps to protect your child and the rest of your family from the most common types of viral hepatitis.
When Your Child Has Hepatitis A Virus (HAV)
Learn about hepatitis A virus in your child, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and possible complications.
When Your Child Has Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
A look at the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.
When Your Child Has Intussusception
Intussusception occurs when a part of the bowel slides inside another part. The bowel can slide back out by itself. Or it can get stuck. Blood supply to part of the bowel could then become blocked. Read on for more details.
When Your Child Has a Meckel’s Diverticulum
A Meckel's diverticulum is a small pouch of tissue on the intestine (bowel). It forms when a baby is still growing in the uterus. Read on to learn more.
When Your Child Has a Volvulus
A volvulus is when the intestine (bowel) twists in a way it's not supposed to. The twist can cut off blood flow to part of the intestine. Learn more about this condition, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
When Your Child Has Intestinal Malrotation
While a baby is still in the womb, its intestines (bowels) form. Intestinal malrotation happens when the bowels don't form in the right position. Bands of tissue can grow between the bowels and body wall and block part of the bowel.
When Your Child Has Hirschsprung Disease
In a child with Hirschsprung's disease, nerves are missing in the anus and rectum and in part or all of the colon. The part of the colon without nerves can't relax. So, stool can't leave the body.
After Your Child’s Ileostomy
Your child has had a procedure called an ileostomy. This surgery affects part of the colon (large intestine) and part of the last section of the ileum (small intestine). Parts of your child's colon and ileum were cut. Parts may have been removed. A small hole called a stoma is made in the abdominal wall and skin. During surgery, the intestine is attached to the skin to allow stool and mucus to pass out of the body. The stool and mucus drain into a holding bag. Below are guidelines for home care after an ileostomy. The doctor and nursing staff may give you other directions for your child.