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Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a rare birth condition that affects the left side of the heart. It’s one of the most complex heart problems seen in newborns. With HLHS, the heart’s left-sided valves (the aortic valve and the mitral valve) are either too small or didn’t

Neuro-Oncology Connecticut Children’s Neuro-Oncology Program treats children and young adults with malignant, non-malignant and spinal cord tumors. Our patients receive comprehensive and coordinated care from our Neuro-Oncology team including other pediatric subspecialties such as Physical

Nutrition Connecticut Children’s team of pediatric registered dietitians provide care for infants, children and teens affected by a variety of medical conditions, including critical illnesses, developmental delays and food allergies.

Tonsil and Adenoid Hypertrophy (Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids) Tonsil and Adenoid Hypertrophy is swollen or enlarged tonsils and adenoids. It is a condition that is common in children. Adenoids are glands located behind the nose and the tonsils are glands located in the back of the mouth. Both are part of the immune and help the body fight

Ebstein Anomaly Ebstein anomaly is a birth defect that affects the tricuspid valve, which connects the heart’s right chambers and helps control how blood moves through the heart. Normally, blood flows through the tricuspid valve on its way from the heart’s upper right chamber to the lower right

Interventional Pain Management Program About the Program Connecticut Children’s Pediatric Interventional Pain Management Program’s multidisciplinary team, led by a board-certified pediatric pain physician, focuses on the use of minimally invasive leading edge procedures for the management of acute and chronic pain in

Patching Therapy Patching is a common treatment for amblyopia. Also commonly known as “lazy eye,” amblyopia is a condition in which the eye does not communicate properly with the brain. Children with amblyopia often develop good vision in one eye and poor vision in the other. How Patching Therapy

Truncus Arteriosus This rare birth condition occurs when two of the heart’s most important arteries and their respective valves don’t form separately. Normally, the aorta carries blood from the heart to the body, and the pulmonary artery carries blood to the lungs. But in truncus arteriosus, these

IB-STIM What is IB-STIM? The Center for Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders at Connecticut Children’s is one of the few institutions in New England to offer IB-STIM. IB-STIM is an FDA-approved non-surgical device that safely and effectively treats functional abdominal pain in

Cochlear Implant Program Connecticut Children’s cochlear implant team has extensive experience with cochlear implant technology. Our goal is to help children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families gain the tools they need to communicate confidently and effectively.

Sleep Apnea Clinic In partnership with Connecticut Children’s Sleep Center, the Sleep Apnea Clinic diagnoses and treats children affected by sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is when a person stops breathing while they are sleeping. Obstructive sleep apnea means something is blocking, or obstructing, the

Pediatric Tracheostomy There are many reasons that a child may need a tracheostomy, a surgical procedure used to create an opening through the neck into the trachea (windpipe). For example, when a child’s airway is permanently blocked, cannot be cleared of secretions or must be supported by a

Occupational Therapy From aquatic therapy and assistive technology to feeding issues and sports-related injuries, our occupational therapists provide personalized treatment plans that help children achieve increased independence. Our team offers a range of therapeutic services to help children

Anesthesiology Children undergoing surgery, invasive diagnostic procedures, and some imaging tests and radiologic interventions may require anesthesia to block sensations in areas of the body that would otherwise experience pain or severe discomfort. Our pediatric anesthesiology team receive

Lead Treatment Program No blood lead level is considered safe in children, and our multi-disciplinary team of pediatric providers is specially trained to treat children with lead exposure and lead poisoning. In addition, Connecticut Children’s Lead Treatment Program works with pediatricians and other