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Diagnosis & Treatments for Chest Wall Disorders
Your child’s pediatrician will start checking for this condition with a physical exam. They will also consider your child’s personal and family medical history. From there, their doctor may refer your child to a pediatric surgeon for further evaluation. Upon evaluation by the surgical team, your child may also be referred to other specialists including cardiology (heart), pulmonology (lung) and genetics when needed. Throughout this process, any of the specialists or their pediatricians may order one or more of the following tests to diagnose a chest wall disorder:
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Diagnosis & Treatments for Abdominal Masses
Your child’s pediatrician will perform a complete physical exam, which will include feeling your child’s abdomen for swelling. They will also ask about your child’s personal and family medical history. From there, they may refer your child to a surgeon, another specialist or the emergency department for one or more of the following tests to diagnose an abdominal mass:
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Diagnosis & Treatments for Gastroschisis
In almost all cases, doctors can diagnose gastroschisis before birth on a prenatal (pregnancy) ultrasound. If your obstetrician believes your baby has gastroschisis, you may need to undergo the following additional tests before your baby’s birth:
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Diagnosis & Treatments for Meconium Ileus
If your child experiences the symptoms of meconium ileus, their doctor will order an X-ray. This test will check for the presence of meconium in your child’s intestines.
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Hospital Quality Indicators
As a parent, you want your child to have the most advanced, quality care available. With the following trusted sources, you have access to a wealth of knowledge to help you determine which hospital may be the right fit for your family. From hospital vetting organizations to a patient satisfaction institute, these resources can help answer your questions about where to receive quality care.
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The Palmer Family Legacy
Arnold and Winnie Palmer were first introduced to Orlando Health through an invitation to tour the newly opened neonatal intensive care unit and pediatrics wing of Orlando Regional Medical Center in the mid-1980s. This small unit had a talented, ambitious and dedicated staff, but the facilities’ meager conditions made an impact on the Palmers. Arnold was said to have commented, “We can do better than this — we should do better than this — for the children of our community.”
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Arnold Palmer Hospital Milestones
Thanks to support from the community, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has grown into a leading medical institution recognized nationally for its innovation, groundbreaking programs and advanced medical procedures.
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Community Benefit
The Community Benefit Report highlights our commitment to community health in Central Florida. Through our community outreach efforts, we meet identified health needs, particularly among vulnerable, uninsured and underserved communities.
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Community Involvement
You don’t have to come to the hospital to benefit from the efforts of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. The hospital and its affiliates are committed to making health and wellness accessible to the broader Orlando and Central Florida community. You might recognize us while we sponsor outreach events and programs, such as:
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Annual Report
The hospital was ranked among the best in eight pediatric specialties.
