Lanreotide is used to treat persistently low blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia) caused by the body producing too much insulin (hyperinsulinism). This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) describes lanreotide injections, how they are given and som
Radial club hand is a congenital (present at birth) hand anomaly where the radius bone in the arm is missing or underdeveloped, causing the hand to be bent towards the body (radially deviated). It is also known as radial ray deficiency or anomaly. One in
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a genetic condition present from birth. Its primary feature is fractures usually caused by minimal impact. This information sheet from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) describes osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), what causes
Tracheal resection is an operation on the windpipe – the tube which connects the voicebox to the lungs. It involves a short section of the windpipe being removed and the cut ends of the windpipe are stitched back together.
A haemangioma is a collection of small blood vessels that form a lump under the skin. They’re sometimes called ‘strawberry marks’ because the surface of a haemangioma can look like the surface of a strawberry. We’ll explain all about haemangiomas and wh
Exomphalos is a type of abdominal wall defect. It occurs when a child’s abdomen does not develop fully while in the womb. This page explains about exomphalos or omphalocele, what causes it and what to expect when a child comes to Great Ormond Street Hospi
Surgery in the womb for spina bifida has stopped paralysis in dozens of babies
2 May 2021, 9:02 a.m.
Dozens of babies with spina bifida have been spared paralysis and other life-limiting conditions after undergoing surgery in the womb in a cutting-edge procedure made available on the NHS.
The liver is the largest organ in the body and is located in the top right hand side of the abdomen. It makes proteins that travel around in the blood, and also breaks down waste products so they can be passed out in urine (wee) or faeces (poo). This page
This page explains about temporal occipital parietal disconnection and what to expect when your child comes to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) to have this procedure.
This page explains about the temporal resection operation and what to expect when your child comes in to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) for the operation.
The diaphragm is a curved muscle that separates the contents of the chest from the abdomen (tummy). Diaphragmatic hernias occur when the diaphragm does not form completely, leaving a hole.This page explains about diaphragmatic hernias, how they are treate
Cleft lip repair is an operation to reconstruct the shape of the lip and nose. If there is a cleft palate as well, then the front half (anterior) of the palate is also repaired. This information sheet explains about the operation to repair a cleft lip and
X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein (XIAP) deficiency
X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein (XIAP) deficiency is a rare, inherited immunodeficiency that occurs almost exclusively in boys. Sometimes it is called X-linked lymphoproliferative type 2 disorder (XLP2). This page has been produced jointly between
This page explains about the hand anomaly symbrachydactyly, how it can be corrected. and what to expect when your child comes to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) to have this treatment.
This page explains about the toe to hand transfer operation which can be used to create a new digit for children who have short or missing fingers. It alsooutlines what you can expect when your child comes to GOSH for assessment and treatment.
Inositol taken alongside folic acid may be most effective in preventing neural tube defects
4 Feb 2016, 5:42 p.m.
Women at risk of carrying babies with spina bifida and other neural tube defects may benefit from taking inositol, also called vitamin B8, alongside folic acid during pregnancy, suggests research from a team at the UCL Institute of Child Health, the resea
