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What Is Whooping Cough?

What Is Whooping Cough? Whooping cough (or pertussis) is a highly transmissible respiratory infection of Bordetella pertussis. It is characterized…

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Botox and Fillers: Types, Procedure, Benefits, Cost, Risk & Recovery

Botox and Fillers Introduction Botox and dermal fillers are two everyday aesthetic treatments that target facial contouring, attenuate wrinkles and…

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Neonatal Surgery for Congenital Anomalies: Types, Procedure, Benefits, Cost, Risk & Recovery

Neonatal Surgery for Congenital Anomalies Introduction Neonatal surgery of congenital anomalies is an advanced clinical process to correct congenital structural…

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Intestinal Atresia Repair: Types, Procedure, Benefits, Cost, Risk & Recovery

Intestinal Atresia Repair Introduction Intestinal Atresia Repair is a congenital obstruction in which at least a portion of the bowel…

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Esophageal Atresia/Tracheoesophageal Fistula Repair: Types, Procedure, Benefits, Cost, Risk & Recovery

Esophageal Atresia/Tracheoesophageal Fistula Repair Introduction Esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula are congenital birth defects wherein the esophagus and trachea do…

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Hirschsprung Disease Surgery: Types, Procedure, Benefits, Cost, Risk & Recovery

Hirschsprung Disease Surgery Introduction Hirschsprung Disease (HD) is a congenital condition affecting the large intestine. A portion of the colon…

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Cleft Lip and Palate Repair: Types, Procedure, Benefits, Cost, Risk & Recovery

Cleft Lip and Palate Repair Introduction Repair of cleft lip and palate is a surgical procedure that corrects malformations of…

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Pediatric Urology: Types, Procedure, Benefits, Cost, Risk & Recovery

Pediatric Urology (Hypospadias Repair) Introduction Pediatric urology is the area of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of…

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Pediatric Neurosurgery: Types, Procedure, Benefits, Cost, Risk & Recovery

 Pediatric Neurosurgery (Hydrocephalus, Tumors) Introduction Pediatric neurosurgery is an area within surgery that deals with the diagnosis and management of…

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