common conditions we treat

Dayton Children's experienced, board-certified pediatric surgeons perform a broad range of pediatric surgery procedures, from simple to complex. Below are some of the conditions that can require surgery.

burns and wounds

cancers and tumors

Surgery to remove tumors/masses such as Wims tumors, teratomas, cysts and neuroblastomas
Port placement for chemotherapy
Sarcomas such as rhabdomyosarcoma and soft tissue sarcomas

Learn more about our work with Hematology/Oncology.

gastrointestinal conditions

Appendicitis
Anorectal malformations, including imperforate anus
Atresia
Feeding tube placement
Gastroschisis
Hernias
Hirschsprung disease
Intestinal obstruction
Intestinal malrotation
Intussusception
Midgut volvulus
Omphalocele
Thracheaoesophaegeal fistula (TEF)

genitourinary disorders

Congenital urological disorders
Hernias
- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Hydroceles
Hypospadias
Kidney stones
Meatal stenosis
Ovarian cysts and tumors
Phimosis/circumcision revision
Testicular masses
Undescended testes
Ureteral stenosis
Urethral valve obstruction
Vesicoureteral reflux

head and neck masses

Brachial cleft remnants/cysts
Cystic hygromas
Thyroid masses
Dermoid cysts
Thyroglossal duct cysts
Tracheostomy

hepatobiliary diseases

Biliary atresia
Choledochal cysts
Cholelithiasis and gallbladder dysfunction
Liver tumors and masses
Pancreatic disorders

neonatal conditions

Atresia
CCAM/CPAM and lobar emphysema
Congenital defects of the abdominal wall and other structures
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)
Gastroschisis
Omphalocele
Patent ductus arteriosus
Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)

Learn more about the neonatal and fetal conditions we treat.

skin and subcutaneous tissue masses or conditions

Congenital nevi/moles
Ingrown toenails
Subcutaneous masses
Warts

thoracic conditions

Airway foreign bodies
Chest wall malformations
Congenital conditions
Empyema
Tumors

traumatic injuries

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) officially verifies Dayton Children’s Hospital as a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. This is the highest level attainable. As parents and care givers, you can rely on Dayton Children’s to provide the best care for your child, even in the toughest circumstances.