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Perianal Abscess or Fistula

A perianal abscess – or anal abscess – is an anorectal disorder where an infected area located near the anus or rectum is filled with pus. Sometimes, a perianal fistula – or anal fistula – can result from an abscess. A fistula, or fistula-in-ano, is a small tract that runs from the anal canal to the skin surrounding the anus and can contribute to abscess formation.

Institutional Review Board (IRB)

The IRB is an administrative body established to protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects recruited to participate in research activities conducted under the auspices of the institution with which it is affiliated.

Lauren Thomas, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC, CPN

Lauren Thomas is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and certified pediatric nurse practitioner – primary care (CPNP-PC) with the Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She works in the pediatric hematology-oncology unit at the Haley Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders, and her experience includes:

Grace George, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Grace George, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, is a pediatric cardiac nurse practitioner with Orlando Health Children's Heart Institute. With a focus on arrythmia, she specializes in electrophysiology or diagnosing and treating the electrical activities of the heart. 

Princess Lock, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM

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:

Diagnosis & Treatments for Biliary Atresia

Your child’s pediatrician will begin checking for biliary atresia by completing a physical exam. They will ask questions about your child’s personal and family medical history. From there, they may order one or more of the following tests to confirm biliary atresia:

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Jason Keeler, MM, MT-BC