Dr. Peter Yu, a pediatric general and thoracic surgeon at CHOC, answers the most common questions he gets as a pediatric surgeon.
Pediatric Surgery
From hotline to surgery – How CHOC guided a family through an emergency during COVID-19
As the parent of a child with gastrointestinal issues, Kris wasn’t immediately concerned when her son Nolan complained of a stomachache while they were watching TV together. When his pain quickly got worse and Nolan started to vomit, Kris knew it was time to call CHOC. “With COVID-19 going on, I didn’t know if the […]
How one surgery inspired a career in nursing
Surgical unit nurse manager Lisa Turni shares how a single surgery she underwent as a teenager ultimately inspired her career path.
My son’s journey with congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM)
Our son was diagnosed with CPAM (congenital cystic pulmonary malformation). Today we are so grateful our son is happy and healthy.
What You Need to Know About Pectus Excavatum Surgery: Teen Mentors Explain
Teens who have undergone the Nuss procedure to correct pectus excavatum or sunken chest offer advice and encouragement to other teens.
What You Need to Know About Spinal Fusion Surgery: Teen Mentors Explain
Teens who have undergone spinal fusion surgery for scoliosis offer advice and encouragement to other teenagers facing the same procedure.
Fighting through GERD: Bowie and Finley’s story
Bowie and Finley’s parents knew they were fighters. Their mom shares their journey with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
