Search Results
Viewing: 1571-1580 of 11581 | All
Article
pH Probe Impedance
These tests are used to measure how often material refluxes from the stomach back into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux).
Article
Sigmoidoscopy
A sigmoidoscopy is a test that allows the doctor to look directly at the lining of the lower end of the large intestine using a flexible tube that has a light and video chip at the end.
Article
Upper Endoscopy
An upper endoscopy is a test that allows your child’s doctor to examine the lining of the esophagus (swallowing tube), stomach, and duodenum (first part of the small intestine).
Article
Our Clinics
Massage Therapy maintains clinics on the main campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital and at other locations in Ohio.
Article
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.
Article
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.
Article
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.
Article
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.
Article
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.
Article
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.