Chronic intestinal pseudo obstruction

Learn how our Gastroenterology, Liver and Nutrition Program cares for children with chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction.

• What is chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction?

Related tests and treatments:

• Upper GI series
• Colonoscopy
• Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (also called EGD or upper endoscopy)
• Gastric emptying study
• Feeding swallowing and nutritional care
• Surgery 

Our approach to chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction

Pediatric Neurogastroenterology, Motility and Autonomic Disorders Program at Children’s Wisconsin is home to one of the world’s largest teams of experts for children with motility disorders, including chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction. Children’s also has one of the largest cohorts of patients with motility disorders, giving our team a level of experience and perspective that few can match. As a result, Children’s has become an internationally renowned destination  for patients with pseudo-obstruction and other motility disorders.

We believe in a multidisciplinary team approach. In addition to GI specialists who can optimize your child’s nutrition and bowel symptoms, our team includes surgeons, chronic pain specialists, dieticians and psychologists.

Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction services we offer

• Diagnosis and evaluation
• Surgical services
• Pain management
• Nutrition Care Program

Diagnosing and treating chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction

Children’s is one of just a few pediatric hospitals to offer a full range of diagnostic tests, including manometry for evaluating children with pseudo-obstruction. Other diagnostic tests may include:

• Upper GI series
• Colonoscopy
• Upper endoscopy (also called EGD)
• Gastric emptying study

Our team will work together to create a customized treatment plan for your child. Most patients require tube-feeding or IV nutrition, which can be managed through our Nutrition Care Program. Treatment could also include surgery.