DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan’s Gastroenterology program is ranked among America's best in U.S. News Media Group's 2011-12 Best Children's Hospitals survey.
The Division of Gastroenterology offers a full range of investigative services in addition to consultations.
The gastroenterology division uses state-of-the-art technology for procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopy, removal of foreign body, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, small intestinal biopsy, and rectal suction biopsies, pancreatic function studies, breth hydrogen test, single and two-level extended intraesophageal pH monitoring, percutaneous closed liver biopsy, percutaneous gastrostomy tube insertion, variceal banding, and sclerotherapy. In addition the division offers a full range of motility studies including esophageal, antroduodenal, colonic and anorectal manometry.
The division has ongoing clinical research studies to evaluate gastroesophageal reflux, helicobacter pylori infection, constipation and endoscopic procedures. A Pediatric Crohn's and Colitis Family Support Group also meets on a quarterly basis.
For further information or to schedule an appointment call (313) 745-KIDS or toll-free at (888) 362-2500.