Pediatric Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
Minimally Invasive Treatment for Esophageal Atresia
In a new procedure, long-gap esophageal atresia is successfully repaired through elongation alone.
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Fecal Transplant Outcomes in Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s
Synthesis of 12 studies shows isolated benefits of fecal microbiota transplant, illuminates the disease’s multifactorial treatment requirements.
Slow-Wave Imaging Shows Pattern in Nausea
VUMC researchers are delving into slow-wave activity to pin down nausea's origins and best therapies.
Disarming the Autoimmune Response in Celiac Disease
New trials aim to block, re-educate or transform components of the inflammatory process.
School-Age Children with Sickle Cell Face Nutritional Challenge
Underweight children show increased risk of early mortality from early in life.
Point-of-Care Ultrasound Aids GI Evaluation
Earlier diagnoses and fewer endoscopies are welcome benefits for patients with IBD symptoms.
Chronic Childhood Pain Shadows Some Into Adulthood
Longtime abdominal pain in childhood can affect physical and mental health decades later.
Esophageal Tissue Analyzed Using Web-Based Tool
A free webtool predicts probability of fibrotic changes in the lamina propria, enabling risk stratification and personalized therapy.
Living Donor Liver Transplantation Worth Closer Look
All hands are on deck to raise awareness of an alternative to deceased donor gifts.
Personalized Medicine for Congenital Heart Disease
Identifying the best individual approach for each child is the next step forward in treatment of CHD.