A pill that takes pictures, known as capsule endoscopy, is a wireless technology to image your child’s digestive tract. The capsule, which is the size and shape of a pill, takes thousands of pictures as it travels through your child’s digestive tract. To learn more about this technology and if it would benefit your child, […]
What to Do When Your Child is Having a Gastrointestinal Procedure…
The most common gastrointestinal procedures in children are an upper and lower endoscopy. What is an Upper Endoscopy? An upper endoscopy is also known as an esophagogastroduodenoscopy or EGD. An EGD visualizes the lining of the esophagus (food pipe), stomach and upper small intestine (duodenum). An upper endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that is […]
