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Summer 2007
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Table of Contents
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 Pediatric Rounds CME program
The Pediatric Rounds CME program is free of charge to participants. Read the Pediatric Rounds CME articles and answer all of the questions on the CME Quiz to receive credit. read the article
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Early evaluation critical to success of cochlear implants in pediatrics
Cochlear implants are auditory prostheses that are a treatment option for children who have significant hearing loss such that they are unable to benefit from hearing aids. read the article
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Bladder exstrophy: A surgically correctable condition
Exstrophy of the bladder represents a spectrum disease and is quite unusual in two regards. The most frequent form of the disease (1 in 30,000 live births) is complete classic exstrophy. Please note this article contains graphic medical images. read the article
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Diagnosis and treatment of von Willebrand disease in pediatrics
Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is one of the most common inherited bleeding disorders, affecting 0.1 to1 percent of the population. read the article
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Eosinophilic esophagitis: A mimic of GERD
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) refers to esophageal inflammation with prominent mucosal eosinophilia and epithelial proliferative changes that are not related to acid exposure. read the article
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Case study: Evaluation of painless rectal bleeding
An 11-month-old girl presented to an emergency department with one day of rectal bleeding. On the morning of admission, her father noticed bright red blood mixed with foul smelling, dark brownish-black stool. read the article
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Pediatric Rounds CME Quiz
Participants must answer all questions and complete all registration information. To receive CME Category 1 credit, you must score at least 75 percent. Unanswered questions are counted as incorrect. read the article
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Children's Specialty Group new members
Children's Specialty Group (CSG) continues to recruit staff to meet the needs of the physicians and families we serve. read the article
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Web site physician search enhanced
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin recently enhanced its online physician search. To view the search options, go to www.chw.org and select "Find a Doctor" in the top navigation bar. read the article
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Save the date for upcoming CME conferences
Register for three upcoming CME conferences. read the article
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Important phone numbers
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Appointments with Pediatric Specialists
(414) 607-5280 or toll-free (877) 607-5280
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Physician Call Center (Consultations · Referrals · Transports)
(414) 266-2460 or toll-free (800) 266-0366
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Children's Hospital of Wisconsin (414) 266-2000
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin-Fox Valley (920) 969-7900
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin-Kenosha (262) 656-2261
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Clinics-Fox Valley (920) 969-7970
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Clinics-Kenosha (262) 653-2260
Children's Physician Group-Gurnee (Illinois) (847) 662-4380
Family Accommodations Program (assistance for families in making travel arrangements to Milwaukee) (800) 556-8090
Children's Specialty Group (414) 266-3456
Wisconsin Poison Center (800) 222-1222
Child Advocacy Center, Fox Valley (920) 969-7930
Child Advocacy Center, Kenosha (262) 653-2260
Child Protection Center, Wausau (715) 848-8600
Child Protection Center, Milwaukee (414) 277-8980
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Physician Liaisons
Fox Valley and Northern Region: Nancy Pontius (414) 266-4749
Green Bay and Brown County: Don Roehm (414) 266-6375
Metro Milwaukee: Mary Walker (414) 266-4743
Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois: Kelly Broughton (414) 208-9952
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