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Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Feeding Disorder

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Overview

Our multidisciplinary team of feeding disorder experts include a pediatric gastroenterologist, pediatric surgeon, feeding therapist, nutritionist and nurse coordinator. During one visit the patient is simultaneously assessed by all team members to provide a detailed comprehensive plan of care.

Areas of Expertise

  • Chronic aspiration
  • Dysphagia
  • Failure to gain weight
  • Feeding by G-tube or NG tube
  • Food allergies
  • Genetic syndromes associated with feeding difficulties
  • G-tube complications (erosion, malposition, granulation tissue)
  • Limited diet / picky eaters
  • Oral aversion

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures

  • 24-hour pH/impedance esophageal monitoring
  • Gastrostomy
  • G-tube routine care (silver nitrate application, assessment and size and position, routine change)
  • Upper GI endoscopy

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