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Related Conditions and Treatments

Related Conditions and Treatments

Arterial Dissection

Condition

An arterial dissection is a tear along the inside lining of an artery and can occur in a child's head, neck, or spine.

BRAVO pH Test

Treatment

The BRAVO pH test measures acidity in the esophagus and helps diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Cloacal Anomalies

Condition

A cloacal anomaly is an anorectal malformation that occurs while a female fetus is developing in its mother's womb.

Cloacal Exstrophy

Condition

Cloacal exstrophy, also known as OEIS syndrome, occurs when a portion of the large intestine lies outside of the body.

Crohns Disease in Children

Condition

Crohn’s disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease in which parts of a child’s intestinal tract become inflamed.

Dilation

Treatment

Dilation is a procedure that stretches the tissues in and around the esophagus to help children swallow normally.

Dysphagia in Children

Condition

Dysphagia is a term that means “difficulty swallowing.” It is the inability of food or liquids to pass easily from your child’s mouth, into the throat, and through the esophagus to the stomach during the process of swallowing.

Endoscopy

Treatment

An endoscopy is a procedure that is used to evaluate a patient’s digestive tract.

Esophageal Achalasia

Condition

Esophageal achalasia is a rare disorder of the esophagus that makes swallowing difficult.

Esophageal Impedance

Treatment

Esophageal impedance is a diagnostic test that measures the amount and type of gastroesophageal reflux in the esophagus.

Esophageal Manometry

Treatment

Esophageal manometry is a procedure in which a small flexible tube is placed into the nose and passed into the esophagus.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Condition

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in children is a chronic digestive disorder.

Helicobacter Pylori

Condition

Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, is a spiral-shaped bacterium found in the stomach.

Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome (JPS)

Condition

JPS is a hereditary condition identified by the presence of multiple polyps in the GI tract.

Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS)

Condition

Short bowel syndrome, or "short gut," is a condition caused by the loss of a functioning small intestine.

Venous Malformation

Condition

A venous malformation (VM) is a bluish lesion caused by widened, abnormally shaped veins.