Gastrointestinal motility and functional bowel disorders program
Does your child suffer from abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation, or nausea? These are among the most common causes of consultation for the gastrointestinal motility and functional bowel disorders program. Most of these symptoms are related to conditions that are considered "functional" and without structural, inflammatory, infectious or metabolic causes. Management of these children may be challenging and tests may be normal even in severe cases. Other times, children symptoms may result from complex gastrointestinal motility problems that need to be investigated.
The staff of the gastrointestinal motility and functional bowel disorders program manage challenging cases within the biopsychosocial model approach. This model is based on the concept that the child’s symptoms may not result from a single cause but from many different factors that interact with each other. We believe that testing and treatment should be individualized for each child’s needs and respectful of family values. Our model of care includes discussing testing strategies, results and treatment with families and children. Children from the Chicago area, many cities in Illinois and other states frequently come to our program for diagnosis, second opinions and care.
The members of the program are:
In some instances manometry procedures might need to be done. More information about the different kinds of procedures. »
PACE program
The postoperative anorectal continence evaluation program (PACE) is a multidisciplinary program for patients who have Hirschsprung disease and anorectal malformations. Clinical experts from both Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition along with Pediatric Surgery have come together to serve the growing number of patients with these disorders. These patients have had surgery, but need intervention in order to lead a normal lifestyle. More information about the PACE program ».
Clinical research
Dr. Miguel Saps is widely recognized for his clinical expertise and research activities. Dr. Saps has been an invited speaker to many international conferences in the US and abroad and has been awarded for his research by national and international scientific societies. Currently he is working on a research project titled "Post-Infectious Abdominal Pain Disorders in Children" and is noted as one of the few experts in pediatric motility disorders in the country.
For more information about our program or to make an appointment please call 773.880.4354.