Jamie McAnelly, CPNP reviews six points related to the treatment of urinary incontinence. These topics include bladder function, bowels habits, behavior basics, the 5 C’s, bladder relaxation medications and maintaining a voiding journal.
To have your child evaluated for issues related to urinary incontinence, please give Pediatric Surgical Associates a call at (612) 813-8000.
Hypospadias (hi-poe-SPAY-dee-us) is a birth defect of the penis. The urethral opening, the hole where the urine comes out, is not in the normal position. Instead of the tip, it is in the undersurface of the penis. Hypospadias may be mild, moderate, or severe depending on how far back the opening is.
Signs and symptoms of hypospadias may include:
• Opening of the urethra at a location other than the tip of the penis
• Downward curve of the penis (chordee)
• Hooded appearance of the penis
• Abnormal spraying during urination
Fortunately, surgery can correct the problem. These operations are best done between 6 and 18 months of age. The repair is usually performed in one surgery. However, if the Hypospadias is severe, it may be necessary to have more than one surgery.
The physicians of Pediatric Surgical Associates possess the knowledge, experience and skills necessary to evaluate and correct the condition of Hypospadias.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call our office to schedule an appointment. We may be reached at 612-813-8000.
Developed in 1986 by Donald Nuss, MD, the Nuss procedure revolutionized the correction of pectus excavatum by offering a minimally invasive solution to a previously invasive surgical procedure.
The benefits of the Nuss procedure compared to invasive procedures include:
• Considerably shorter surgery (about one hour compared to 4 hours).
• No anterior chest walls incisions are required.
• No elevation required of the pectoralis muscle flaps
• No incision of costal cartilage required
• No sternal osteotomy required
• Blood loss is minimal
• Length of stay is dramatically reduced (to about 4-6 days)
• Full recovery is quite rapid when compared to traditional techniques
The physicians of Pediatric Surgical Associates, Ltd have considerable expertise in the Nuss surgical procedure and are recognized as leaders in this innovative surgical technique.
For more information concerning this life changing procedure, please give our office a call at (612) 813-8000.
Kristen Collins,CPNP
As most people are aware, Nurse Practitioners provide an increasingly important role within most medical practices these days. The Nurse Practitioner within Pediatric Surgical Associates is no exception to this trend. Nurse Practitioners within Pediatric Surgical Associates work very closely with our physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of a number of clinical conditions including but not limited to:
• Urinary Incontinence (day time and night wetting)
• Severe dysfunctional voiding
• Painful urination (Dysuria)
• Urinary tract infections in children
• Hematuria (blood in urine)
• Kidney Stones in children
Parents are often grateful for the one-on-one attention and high quality care their child receives during their appointment with our Nurse Practitioners. If your child is experiencing any of the clinical conditions noted above, please call our office to schedule an appointment. Appointments for all of our office locations can be made at (612) 813-8000.
Pediatric Surgical Associates Office Locations
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Woodbury
Burnsville
Minnetonka
Maple Grove
St. Cloud
Duluth
Sartell
The nurse practitioners of Pediatric Surgical Associates specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of Urinary Incontinence in children.
Urinary incontinence can be defined as the loss of bladder control, which results in the accidental loss of urine. A child with Urinary incontinence may not stay dry during the day or night. Some Urinary incontinence is caused by a health problem such as:
At times, the exact cause of Urinary Incontinence is not known, but it is often the result of more than one factor. If your child is experiencing Urinary Incontinence, please schedule an appointment with one of our nurse practitioners. We may be reached at (612) 813-8000.
Pediatric Surgical Associates is pleased to annouce the addition of Nathaniel Kreykes, MD to its team of Pediatric Surgeons. Dr. Kreykes graduated from Medical School and completed his General Surgery residency training at the University of Minnesota. During his residency, he completed research fellowships in stem cell biology as well as surgical infectious diseases, with a focus on clinical research. Following his General Surgery residency, Dr. Kreykes received advanced training in pediatric surgery as a fellow at the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK. In addition to treating a broad spectrum of surgical disorders affecting infants and children, Dr. Kreykes will be leading the Children’s Minneapolis Pediatric Trauma program as Surgical Director
We are excited to spotlight pediatric surgeon, Patricia Valusek, M.D.
New born circumcisions are now being done in our office for babies less than 28 days old. Please call our office at 612.813.8000 for more information and to schedule.