Resources

Information about the digestive system and gastrointestinal problems we treat

Information about Procedures:

• Endoscopies: Endoscopies are performed to look inside the body with an endoscope, which is a flexible tube with a small camera and light attached. Endoscopies are used for a diagnostic evaluation of symptoms. They allow doctors to view organs directly and take pictures of any abnormalities that may be causing symptoms such as abdominal pain or rectal bleeding. The doctor can remove a sample of tissue (biopsy) through the endoscope during the procedure. Patients are fully sedated when these procedures are performed.

• Upper Endoscopy: Allows doctors to see inside the esophagus, stomach and top parts of the small intestine.

• Colonoscopy: An examination of the complete colon, or large intestine. During colonoscopy, your doctor can check your colon for abnormal growths called polyps, sites of bleeding and for other conditions such as colitis.

• Foreign Body Removal: Endoscopy allows doctors to find and remove foreign bodies from the gastrointestinal tract.

• Resources:
• Pre-Operational Brochure: Preparing for your child's procedure

Pediatric gastroenterologists treat disorders such as:

   * NASPGHAN has compiled great information sheets about many of these common diagnoses