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Thom Lobe
Surgeon (Pediatric) | Pediatric Surgery
Dr. Thom Lobe practices Pediatric Surgery in chicago, il. Dr. Lobe treats children who have an illness, injury, or disease that requires surgery. Some of the surgical problems seen by pediatric surgeons are often quite different from those commonly seen by adult or general surgeons. Dr. Lobediagnoses, treats, and manages childrens surgical needs such as abnormalities of the groin in childhood and, surgical repair of birth defects, surgical care of tumors, transplantation operations, and endoscopic procedures.
Thom Lobe
- Chicago, IL
- University of Maryland School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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What to expect after having a lipoma removed?
It depends on where the lipoma is located. You may have some local pain or swelling, but that should be minimum. You may have some bruising. If your doctor has to remove sutures, READ MORE
It depends on where the lipoma is located. You may have some local pain or swelling, but that should be minimum. You may have some bruising. If your doctor has to remove sutures, you may have to have them removed in 10-14 days or so. If the lipoma is large, you can collect fluid where the lipoma was; rarely, your doctor will insert a drain that has to be removed when the fluid collection is no longer an issue.
Should I worry about chest pain that comes and goes?
It's likely nothing serious, but it is best to have it checked by your physician.
How should I sleep with shoulder pain?
It depends on if it is dislocated or just strained. Try anti-inflammatories first and ice it for the swelling.
How to manage a sprained ankle without surgery?
Treat symptomatically. 1st ICE to reduce the swelling. Ultimately with heat. Wrap as required. OTC analgesics.
When should I take my child to the ER for covid-19?
Is your child febrile? Is your child having difficulty breathing? Remember, taking your child to the ER runs the risk of exposing him or her to COVID-19. Call your primary care READ MORE
Is your child febrile? Is your child having difficulty breathing? Remember, taking your child to the ER runs the risk of exposing him or her to COVID-19. Call your primary care provider and follow their recommendations.
Is an appendectomy a low-risk surgery?
Should be low risk
What are the chances of a child needing an appendectomy?
About 1 in 1000
Is general anesthesia scary for children?
Not if you are working with a trained pediatric anesthesiologist
How long does it take a child to wake up from anesthesia?
Should be quick
Can appendicitis be related to nausea?
If the pain persists, take him to the ER.
How would I know if son has appendicitis?
Appendicitis generally presents with loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and pain that starts around the navel and later shifts lower and on the right side, not the hip, but between READ MORE
Appendicitis generally presents with loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and pain that starts around the navel and later shifts lower and on the right side, not the hip, but between the navel and hip.
What side effects should I look out for after son's appendectomy?
The surgery is pretty straight forward. It really depends on whether it is done open or laparoscopic and whether we are talking about acute appendicitis or ruptured. The complications READ MORE
The surgery is pretty straight forward. It really depends on whether it is done open or laparoscopic and whether we are talking about acute appendicitis or ruptured. The complications can differ depending on the situation.
How dangerous is exploratory surgery for kids?
I don't know where you are located, but if you are in the hands of a Board Certified Pediatric Surgeon, then you should be fine.
Can physical therapy help my child's recovery from appendectomy?
PT cannot hurt.
How long is my son going to stay in the hospital for his appendectomy?
Typically this is day surgery or perhaps a one night stay
How long will it take to recover after tonsillectomy?
This is not my area of expertise but sore throat for a few days. Maybe a week or so to recover depending on the technique used. Your surgeon should be able to answer better
My son is so small! Will general anesthesia hurt him?
Under ordinary circumstances, anesthesia in children is pretty safe these days. Make sure you ask for a Pediatric Anesthesiologist and if one is not available, consider switching READ MORE
Under ordinary circumstances, anesthesia in children is pretty safe these days. Make sure you ask for a Pediatric Anesthesiologist and if one is not available, consider switching to a surgeon and institution that does.
