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Aerodigestive Medicine Connecticut Children’s offers an innovative approach to treat children with complex disorders involving the airway, respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. Aerodigestive Medicine is a multidisciplinary team, including specialists from Otolaryngology, Pulmonary Medicine

Down Syndrome Clinic Children with Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) often are affected by ear, nose and throat problems that need to be evaluated or treated by a specialist. Connecticut Children’s pediatric specialists treat and prevent ear, nose and throat problems affecting children with Down Syndrome

Hearing Loss Disorders Childhood hearing loss, whether congenital or acquired, can be worrisome for parents. Connecticut Children’s otolaryngologists have the expertise to diagnose and manage childhood hearing disorders, and work closely with our pediatric audiologists to help educate parents and

Sialorrhea (Drooling) Program Sialorrhea is more commonly known as drooling. It is considered normal in otherwise healthy children up to the ages of 4-6 years. It often becomes problematic in children with neurodevelopmental disorders who have difficulty handling their saliva. Sailorrhea may cause spillage of

Center for Chest Wall Deformities Connecticut Children’s Center for Chest Wall Deformities treats pediatric patients affected by Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum and other deformities of the chest wall. We offer services in Hartford, Danbury, and Westport, CT. We utilize an enhanced recovery protocol

Pediatric Thyroid Center Connecticut Children’s Pediatric Thyroid Center offers exceptional medical care for your child using a multi-disciplinary approach most ideal for the management of rare and complex conditions. This means the care your child receives will be carefully examined by multiple

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a procedure using an artificial heart and lung to deliver oxygen to the body. This advanced technology replaces the function of vital organs in critically ill newborn babies and children of all ages. ECMO is a life-saving technique

Minimally Invasive Surgery Connecticut Children’s offers treatment modalities for endoscopy, laparoscopic surgery, as well as robotic surgery as part of our minimally invasive surgery program. Minimally invasive techniques and technology allow some procedures to be performed more quickly, with less pain

Schroth Physical Therapy The Schroth method is a type of physical therapy for children with scoliosis, kyphosis, and other conditions of the spine and rib cage. It involves corrective breathing and strengthening exercises which aim to improve overall postural alignment, reduce pain, and slow or prevent

Ear Abnormalities At Connecticut Children’s Division of Plastic Surgery, we treat a wide array of ear conditions. Ear abnormalities can be a source of social and physical discomfort for children. Together, with you and your child, our team will develop the best treatment plan for your child’s

The Central Connecticut Cystic Fibrosis Center The Central Connecticut Cystic Fibrosis Center (CCCFC) is a collaborative effort between Connecticut Children’s and Hartford HealthCare to provide care and treatment to children and adults living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), a hereditary chronic lung disease. Accredited by the

Sickle Cell Pulmonary Clinic Connecticut Children’s is one of the few institutions that offer a sickle cell pulmonary clinic. The clinic is devoted to sickle cell patients and is held once every other month.

Sedation for Children with Special Needs All children, including those with special developmental needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, may benefit from special calming techniques and equipment for their procedure. Our sedation suite has a wide selection of toys and equipment specially designed to calm children before