Pediatric Intestinal Rehabilitation Program
Meet the Care Team
Patient Stories
Ava and her family find support for a rare GI condition
When Sarah and Brandon found out they were expecting their first child, they were overjoyed. At 35 weeks, Ava Jewell was born via emergency C-section after the placenta detached. Sarah and Brandon spent the first 24 hours getting to know their baby girl, but on Ava's second day of life, warning signs emerged. Ava had not passed any bowel movements and was vomiting bile.
Conditions We Treat
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
Gastroschisis
Intestinal atresia in children
Pediatric intestinal disorders
Pediatric intestinal failure
Pediatric intestinal malrotation and volvulus
Pediatric intestinal pseudo-obstruction
Pediatric necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
Pediatric short bowel syndrome (SBS)
Pediatric ischemic bowel disease
Pediatric megacystic microcolon intestinal hypoperistalsis (MMIHS)
More Details
Program highlights
Currently we treat patients from Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico and Arizona.
We are the only center in North Texas providing Comprehensive Intestinal Rehabilitation since 2007.
Research performed by our team includes intestinal bacterial overgrowth, catheter related bloodstream infections and central vein thrombosis.
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We recognize that every child is unique and we aim to find management strategies that work for the entire family. Our recommendations are accompanied by extensive training for family members and care providers to help manage long-term medical needs and enjoy the best quality of life.
We provide integrated care, including both inpatient and outpatient management. Our multidisciplinary team includes gastroenterologists, surgeons, nursing, wound/ostomy, dietitians, speech therapy, neonatology and social work.