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Annual Report

Click here to view highlights from the 2023-24 Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Report.

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition Program Highlights

View highlights from our Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition services at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Programs

The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition offers a number of specialized programs dedicated to the specific needs of our patients and their families.

Treatments

Our therapeutic capabilities are some of the most advanced in the world. From the child with rumination syndrome or gastroparesis to those with food allergies or constipation, we are blazing the trail to best possible outcomes for our patients.

Diagnostic Procedures

The diagnostic capabilities of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition are some of the most advanced in the world. The use of flexible probes, called endoscopes or colonoscopes, has facilitated the diagnosis of many GI diseases.

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Banding of Esophageal Varices

Sometimes varices can bleed or be at high risk of bleeding. One way to control this is to put a “band” on the vein so that it clots and then will not bleed.

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Botox Injection (Anal Sphincter and Pyloric Sphincters)

Your child’s doctor may recommend Botox® injection of the anal sphincter under selected circumstances, such as when the child is having difficulty with stooling.

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Percutaneous Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube Placement & Care

Some children need a tube placed in their stomach to allow them to get adequate nutrition if they cannot take in enough by mouth or if they have a swallowing problem.

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Double Balloon Enteroscopy (DBE)

Double balloon enteroscopy (DBE) allows for direct visualization of the entire small intestine with the ability to obtain biopsies, to remove polyps, or to treat a bleeding site.