To this end, the nation's first multidisciplinary, comprehensive Intestinal Care Center has been established and is available to care for patients diagnosed with complicated intestinal disorders. After patients are referred to the Intestinal Care Center, they are evaluated by a multidisciplinary team. This approach ensures continuity of care by integrating treatment plans and encouraging communication among the team, the patient and the family. Patient education and research also are cornerstones of the center. During the initial visit, patients undergo a comprehensive evaluation by a gastroenterologist, pediatric surgeon, pediatric transplant surgeon, nurse coordinator and dietitian who are specially trained in the care of patients with intestinal dysfunction.
All evaluations take place in the hospital.
When testing and examinations are completed, the intestinal care team will discuss each patient's case, determine a treatment plan and communicate recommendations to the referring physician, another important member of the center's team. A Multidisciplinary Approach The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology is recognized as an international center of excellence for both clinical care and research. The department's commitment to and clinical participation in the small bowel transplant program continues to enhance the transplant program's success. The division's highly respected motility clinic receives referrals from across the country for evaluation and management of children with intestinal dysmotility. Top The Pediatric Surgery Department at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is one of the largest and most recognized pediatric surgical programs in the country.