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Tests & Procedures

Liver Biopsy

A liver biopsy is when a small sample of tissue is collected from the liver.

Liver Transplantation

Liver transplantation is an operation that is done when a person’s liver is no longer functioning to the point where it is…

Nasogastric Tubes

A nasogastric (NG) tube is a long, thin, flexible tube that helps deliver nutrition and fluids to a child if they are…

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pH Impedance Study

A pH impedance study (sometimes called esophageal impedance or pH impedance probe) is a diagnostic test that measures how often fluid comes…

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Small Bowel Transplant

A small bowel transplant is considered for children who have intestinal problems because they were born with certain conditions, had surgeries, or…

Illustration of a transnasal endoscopy

Transnasal Endoscopy

Transnasal endoscopy (TNE) allows doctors to look at the upper digestive tract without needing deep sedation or general anesthesia.

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Triple Endoscopy

A triple endoscopy allows doctors to look at the throat, voice box, airways, and upper gastrointestinal tract at the same time.

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Upper Gastrointestinal Study

An upper gastrointestinal (UGI) study, also called a UGI series, is when X-rays are used to look at the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

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