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- Corneal transplantation and donation
Corneal transplant surgery would not be possible without generous donors and their families, who have donated corneal tissue so that others may see.
- Digestive tract birth defects
Too much amniotic fluid surrounding the baby during pregnancy (polyhydramnios) may indicate the presence of defects of the digestive tract.
- Peritonitis
Peritonitis is a life-threatening emergency that needs prompt medical treatment.
- Abdominal birth defects
During fetal development, the diaphragm or abdominal wall may fail to properly fuse, allowing the abdominal organs to protrude.
- Hernias
Both reducible and non-reducible hernias need to be surgically repaired - this is a common operation.
- Adhesions
Adhesions may have no signs or symptoms, or they may cause pain by pulling on nerves.
- Abdominal pain in adults
The type of pain felt in the abdomen can vary greatly.
- Abdominal pain in children
Children may feel stomach pain for a range of reasons and may need treatment.