This page explains about oesophageal dilatation and what to expect when your child comes to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) to have this procedure.
Venous sclerotherapy is a procedure used to treat venous malformations. Venous malformations are made up of extra veins that have no use and cause problems. This page explains about venous sclerotherapy, why it might be suggested and what to expect when y
Information about bleomycin sclerotherapy, why it might be suggested and what to expect when your child comes for treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
A pacemaker keeps your heart beating correctly. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) describes the two sorts of pacemakers we use at GOSH and why you might need one. It also explains how one is inserted, and the effect it will have on your l
Engineered tissue offers hope for children born with ‘missing’ food pipe
20 Mar 2026, 10 a.m.
Scientists from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and University College London (UCL) have created the first lab‑grown oesophagus - the food pipe - shown to safely replace a full section of the organ and restore normal function, including swallowing, in
This page explains about the perchlorate discharge test, what is involved and what to expect when your child comes to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) for the test.
Blood pressure is a measurement of the force used by the heart to pump blood around the body. This information from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains about 24 hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, why it might be needed and how to carry it
Duodenal atresia means the duodenum, which is the first part of the small intestine just beyond the stomach, is closed off rather than being a tube. This stops food and fluid passing from the stomach into the intestines.This page explains about duodenal a
Two-year-old Piper has spent her life so far visiting Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) after being diagnosed with a rare condition that caused her to be blind from birth. Her mum, Jade, shares their story.
Declan was diagnosed with a condition called medullablastoma, the most common type of cancerous brain tumor in children. Declan's mum, Tasha, shares their story and plans for a positive 2021.
Three year old Joe Skerratt is now a picture of health, but he was kept alive for 251 days by an artificial heart – longer than any other child in the UK.
GOSH team reveals the world’s first functional tissue engineered oesophagus
16 Oct 2018, 4:31 p.m.
A pioneering new study from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and The Francis Crick Institute has seen researchers grow the world’s first oesophagus engineered from stem cells and successfully transplanted them into mice, according to results published
Bone marrow transplant (BMT) diet precautions for children going home following transplant
This page explains about food-borne diseases and how to avoid them when preparing or serving food to children after a bone marrow transplant. The range of foods your child can eat will increase after you have come home, but you will still need to take pre
To capture a snapshot of our life-changing research, we asked our researchers to send us images that showed ‘A Moment of Research’. Shortlisted images ranged from beautiful microscopy to intricate representations of data and photography.
Monobloc advancement with or without using a rigid external distraction (RED) frame
Monobloc advancement is an operation to reshape the front portion of the skull and face including the upper jaw to correct an abnormal head shape. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains about the operation called monobloc advancement
The Renal Unit provides a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment service for children with renal disorders. It is the largest renal unit in the UK. This page includes information on how to refer a patient to the Nephrology department at Great Ormond Stree
