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Lurie Children’s Home Specialties & ConditionsNeonatology Conditions

Neonatology Conditions

We take specialized and evidence-based approaches to diagnosing and treating critically ill newborns. The following is a list of some of the conditions we treat.

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    Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension

    Also called persistent pulmonary hypertension in the newborn or persistent fetal circulation syndrome, a serious breathing condition for newborns. Its cause is unknown.

    Posthemorrhagic Hydrocephalus (PHH)

    A build-up of fluid due to damage to blood vessels within the brain during the birth process and afterward.