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Otitis media, usually referred to as acute otitis media (AOM), is a common middle ear infection that affects mainly children under the age of 6

Ear tubes; myringotomy is a procedure in which a small cut (incision) is made in the eardrum. Tympanostomy tubes can then be placed into the incisions.

Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a common skin condition which usually begins in infancy or childhood.

Epistaxis (nosebleed) is bleeding from the nose and the goal of surgery is to interrupt the blood flow.

An exploratory laparotomy is when the abdomen is explored and the organs are carefully examined to identify any abnormalities.