Conditions we treat

Surgeons at Children's Wisconsin treat a wide range of conditions in children of all ages.

Some of these problems can include:

• Congenital problems of the chest and abdomen, including:
  • Esophageal atresia
  • Diaphragmatic hernia
  • Congenital lobar emphysema
  • Congenital lung cysts
  • Congenital cysts of the mediastinum
  • Gastroschisis
  • Omphalocele
  • Congenital bowel obstruction (atresia and malrotation)
  • Imperforate anus
  • Hirschsprung's disease 
• Fetal anomalies: We offer prenatal consultation with parents who have learned during pregnancy that their child likely has a congenital anomaly as listed above. Learn more about our fetal anomalies program.
• Hernia repair, including:
  • Inguinal
  • Umbilical
  • Epigastric
  • Diaphragmatic
  • Pectus excavatum

   

• Tumors of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, genitourinary tract and extremities. We also offer biopsies, resections and excisions. These include neuroblastoma and rhabdomyosarcoma.
• Trauma and burns. Children's has a free-standing Level I Trauma Center dedicated solely to the care of children
• Head and neck surgery including congenital cysts, inflammatory disease, thyroid disease, bronchoscopy and esophagoscopy
• Intestinal diseases including stomach, small intestine, colon, appendix and rectum
• Inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis 
• Diseases of the liver, gall bladder, spleen and pancreas
• Genitourinary tract problems including kidney and bladder trauma, groin and scrotal hernias, ovarian and testicular abnormalities, including torsion and hydroceles
• Extremity soft tissue problems including tumors, inflammatory disease and trauma