It’s unclear what role, if any, anesthesia played in the death of a 9-year-old San Diego girl last month. The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s preliminary summary report says the child underwent ...

Surgical repair of craniosynostosis typically occurs during infancy. The procedure has a high success rate with a very low risk of long-term side effects. Most babies go on to live typical, healthy ...

The San Diego County Medical Examiner is revealing what killed a young girl, just hours after she underwent dental surgery that involved anesthesia. That procedure happened on March 18 at Dreamtime ...

Preparing your child for surgery can be a stressful time for you both. Working with your healthcare team, you can help make this scary time a little less frightening by addressing your child’s ...

The family of a five-year-old girl who died after having her tonsils removed are urging parents to speak up if they have ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A Lowcountry family is suing the Medical University of South Carolina, claiming that their daughter is partially paralyzed after screws were misplaced during surgery. The ...

With any medical procedure—whether surgery, an MRI, or placing tubes in a child's ears—little kids don’t understand what’s happening even after it’s explained. They don’t know what’s wrong with their ...

Surgery can be a stressful experience for children and families. Feeling well prepared can help reduce anxiety, support recovery, and make it a positive experience. When a child needs surgery, it can ...