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Esophageal Dilatation

Sometimes a child can develop narrowing in the esophagus (swallowing tube) that requires dilatation (stretching) to allow for easy passage of food and liquids.

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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.

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C-13 Urea for Helicobacter

One test that can be used to look for infection with H. pylori is a C-13 breath test, where your child is given a special drink and then will be asked to blow into a bag.

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Sclerosis of Esophageal Varices

Sclerotherapy is performed by injecting a medication into the varix that causes it to scar. If the varix is scarred, it cannot bleed.

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Breath Testing

Hydrogen breath testing is used to evaluate several different GI problems including intolerance of various sugars and overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine.

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Polypectomy

Polyps are relatively common in children. As part of both the evaluation and treatment of polyps, they are removed endoscopically by polypectomy.

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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Colonic Manometry

Colonic manometry is a type of test used to study how the colon is working.

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