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Esophageal Manometry

Manometry is a measurement of pressure, using a pressure-sensing device.The device detects the pressure that different muscles produce.

GLYCOGEN STORAGE DISEASE

We recently encountered a 4-year-old boy with massive hepatomegaly (soft in consistency) and altered liver enzymes (SGOT/SGPT). Liver biopsy was suggestive of Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD).

An outgrowth of tissue from the lining of the intestine is referred to as an intestinal polyp. A polyp of the colon or large intestine occurs in about 1-2% of children. The most common type of polyp encountered.

NEONATAL CHOLESTASIS (NC)

Jaundice in neonates is common, usually secondary to unconjugated or indirect hyperbilirubinemia, and generally is not dangerous to the infant. However, jaundice should be investigated.

ABO INCOMPATIBLE (ABOI) LIVER TRANSPLANT IN CHILDREN

An 18-month-old child came to us with chronic liver disease/portal hypertension. He underwent ABO incompatible living donor liver transplant in April in view of lack of matched donor.

MANAGEMENT OF CROHN’S DISEASE

While there is no permanent medical cure for Crohn’s Disease, there are a number of drugs and therapies that can control the disease. It is important to understand that just as the disease.

CROHNS DISEASE IN CHILDREN

A 5-year-old boy came to us with history of chronic diarrhea for last one year. Diarrhea was small bowel type. There was associated anemia, zinc deficiency (acrodermatitis enteropathica) and failure to thrive.

ACUTE PANCREATITIS

Pancreatitis, is characterized by inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a large gland that is located in upper part of abdomen behind the stomach. It makes digestive enzymes that are released.

ROLE OF UGI ENDOSCOPY IN PEDIATRIC POPULATION

Since its introduction in the 1960s, the field of Pediatric Gastroenterology has developed rapidly worldwide. The number of Pediatric Gastroenterology centers in India have increased in last two decades.

COVID-19 – FEW TIPS WHICH CAN HELP US SAIL THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME

COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.

FOREIGN BODY GI TRACT

2.5 year old boy came to emergency with h/o foreign body (disk battery from a tv remote) ingestion. Luckily the boy told the parents about the incidence. They brought him straight to BLK emergency.

GERD SYMPOSIUM AT BLK SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL

GER is the passage of gastric contents into the esophagus with or without regurgitation and/or vomiting. GER becomes GERD when reflux causes troublesome symptoms. Spectrum of possible GERD symptoms.

6TH ANNUAL PEDIATRIC UPDATE

6th Annual Pediatric Learning points: Nutritional management is of utmost importance in managing such children. Parenteral nutrition in early stages followed by early introduction of enteral nutrition is very important.

Celiac Disease

Celiac disease also known as celiac sprue, gluten-sensitive enteropathy, and non-tropical sprue is an autoimmune disorder caused by an intolerance to gluten (protein found in wheat, rye, and barley).

6 Year Old Child From Africa – A Case Of Portal Hypertension

6 year old child from Africa – a case of Portal Hypertension with recurrent upper GI bleed with Anemia. Diagnosis confirmed as Extra Hepatic Portal Hypertension.

4 Year Old Child With Foreign Body (Coin) In Food Pipe (Esophagus) Removed

4 year old child with foreign body (coin) in food pipe (esophagus) removed with endoscopy in midnight. Child was comfortable soon after the procedure and went home next day.