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IntroductionThe tonsils are two small pieces of soft fleshy tissue found at the back of the throat. They are part of the lymphatic system.The lymphatic system is part of the immune system. It helps yo...
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IntroductionChildren are often at risk of injury from things like falls, accidents, rough play, and sports. Teeth can often take the full force of a hit or fall, especially the upper front adult teeth...
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IntroductionSome children may have conditions that affect their hip joint. The hip joint is made up of:the femoral head – the round top of the thigh bonethe acetabulum – the cup-shared socket in ...
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IntroductionAn upper endoscopy is a procedure that looks at the top half of the digestive system, also known as the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The top half of the GI includes the:oesophagus – the tu...
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IntroductionVegetarians do not eat fish, meat or poultry but do eat eggs and dairy. However, there are different types of vegetarians such as:Lacto-ovo vegetarians avoid meat but include eggs, milk, a...
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IntroductionTestes are two small, oval-shaped organs in males that produce hormones and eventually sperm as your child grows. While a baby boy is developing during pregnancy, the testes form inside th...
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IntroductionA vesicostomy is an opening made in your child’s abdomen that drains urine out of the bladder and into a nappy or bag.This procedure is done when babies and children cannot drain their bla...
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IntroductionWound is a common word used for any cut, tear or break in the skin. Wounds can include:lacerations – cuts and tears caused by trauma or being hit hardpunctures or bites – a deep wound...
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Model scopes: paediatricThis page lists model scopes of clinical practice that are final for all paediatric specialties. If you are interested in a specialty that is not listed below, please con...
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Staff campus guide: Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick
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