Central venous access devices for children with lysosomal storage disorders
This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains about central venous access devices, particularly for children with lysosomal storage disorders. Some lysosomal storage disorders can be treated with enzyme replacement therapy. This needs to be
Children with autism usually experience difficulty in three main areas: social interaction, social communication and imagination and cognitive flexibility. Each of these diagnostic features can be present in different forms and varying degrees.
Kelly procedure (soft tissue reconstruction of the bladder neck)
This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the Kelly procedure used to construct and strengthen the sphincter at the bladder neck following the initial closure of bladder exstrophy and what to expect when your child is admitted to GOSH fo
Facial bipartition with or without using a rigid external distraction (RED) frame
Facial bipartition is an operation to reshape the front portion of the skull, face and upper jaw to correct an abnormal head shape. This information sheet from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains about the operation called facial bipartition with
This booklet has been produced jointly between PID UK, Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and the Great North Children’s Hospital. The information has been reviewed by the PID UK Medical Advisory Panel and Patient Representative Panel and by families...
Landau Kleffner syndrome (LKS) is a rare epilepsy. It occurs in children usually between the ages of three and nine years and is characterised by loss of language skills and silent electrical seizures during sleep. It may be associated with convulsive sei
This page explains about the Berlin Heart Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) which can be used to support children in severe heart failure, either until recovery or until a heart transplant is possible.
This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains cataracts (cloudy lens) in children and how they can be treated. It also gives a reminder about contact lens use after surgery.
