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Anorectal Malformation (ARM)
When a baby is born with an absent, malformed, or displaced anus (the opening at the end of the digestive tract), this is called an anorectal malformation (ARM).
Preparing for Spine Surgery
Find out what to expect when you have spine surgery at Children's Mercy...
What to Expect During Your IBD Visit
What should I expect during my child's first IBD visit? Please plan on being in the clinic for about 2-3 hours. During this visit, you and your child will be seen by all of the following (feel...
Inguinal Hernia Surgery
An inguinal hernia in an infant or child is due to a persistent communication with the abdominal cavity. Inguinal (groin) hernias are the most common type of hernia in children. They occur in up to 5% of...
Minimally Invasive Pectus Excavatum Repair | Children's Mercy Kansas City
Children's Mercy is involved in several studies and clinical trials to improve the technique and postoperative experience with minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE).
Transposition of the Great Arteries – Causes and Symptoms
Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a rare heart defect where the main arteries connect to the heart abnormally. Learn how Children’s Mercy provides unparalleled expertise in the diagnosis and...
Blood and Marrow Transplant: What to Expect
Your team at Children’s Mercy is here to help you and your family every step of the way through a blood or marrow transplant (BMT). Learn more about what to expect before, during and after the procedure.
Rhabdomyosarcoma: Suela's Story
Persephone Consuela (Suela) Duran had a better chance of being hit by lightning than developing rhabdomyosarcoma. Suela was a 12-year-old when she began experiencing what seemed to be harmless, though...
First Home Care Visit
Depending on the services provided for your child, a team member will arrive to your home at a scheduled date and time. It is important for the child’s parent or legal guardian to be present for the first...
Infectious Diseases Team
Meet the Infectious Disease team at Children's Mercy.
Developmental Follow-Up
Developmental testing at your child’s 2-year appointment helps your care team check on milestones and connect you with resources and support when you need it. We use the Bayley Scales of Infant Development...
Bedwetting: A Guide to Causes and Treatments
Written by: Jamie Neal Lewis, Nurse Practitioner, Nephrology Bedwetting is a common childhood problem, which affects 5-7 million children in the United States each year. By age 7, about 5-10 percent of...
Foot and Toe Fractures
Foot fractures Fractures of the feet can occur in a number of ways, most often from landing from a jump or fall, stepping on an uneven surface or from objects falling onto the foot or toes. The majority of...
Hip Program Team
Request an Appointment Refer a Patient Hip Program Team Contact Us Patient Review (816) 234-3075...
Broken Tibial Eminence: Sophie’s Story
Meet Sophie An exercise science major at the University of Kansas, Sophie Lawrence also is a member of the school’s highly athletic dance team, Rock Chalk Dance. The popular group performs at football...
Osteochondritis Dissecans Treatment at Children's Mercy
Osteochondritis dissecans, or OCD, is an articular cartilage defect that develops most often in adolescents. The Children's Mercy pediatric orthopedic surgeons have seen more than 500 patients in the past...
Full Athlete Care
Children’s Mercy provides a variety of sports performance services to enhance all aspects of a student-athlete’s health. From sports nutrition to mental health to injury prevention, we help your athlete...
Sports Nutrition: Fueling for Peak Performance
Your Children's Mercy nutritionist will help you maintain a healthy weight, prevent injury and effectively fuel for everyday practice and game day.
Aromatherapy
Essential oils Children’s Mercy inpatients have the option of using essential oil patches as a way to help with comfort and pain relief. The patches, available in four scents, are placed on the child’s...
Sleep Tips
Sleep disorders in children The Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine team at Children's Mercy provides specialty services to help kids overcome sleep disorders. Contact our sleep specialists at...