Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction Program
The multidisciplinary teams of pediatric gastroenterology (GI) with expertise in the motility diseases and surgery at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital joined to establish a Center of Excellence, the first in the region, to coordinate care of complex patients with colorectal and pelvic conditions which often present with impaired gut motility.
This program will complement those services with:
- Pediatric general surgery, GI, and motility
- Fecal incontinence (ARM, HD, IC, and spinal)
- Anorectal malformations
- Hirschsprung disease
- Imperforate anus
- Severe idiopathic constipation and colonic dysmotility
- Rectal prolapse
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (UC)
- Familial polyposis
- Management of postoperative problems
- Benign acquired anal pathologies (fissured, fistulas, and perianal abscess)
Tests to aid in choosing the best treatment healing plan:
- Esophageal manometry
- Anorectal manometry
- Full colonic motility
- Antroduodenal motility
- Wireless motility capsule
- Sitz marker GI transit study
- Biofeedback and pelvic floor therapy
- Anal Botox® therapy
- EndoFLIP and more
Benefits for Your Child
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon already has a successful program in GI and motility. The Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction Program provides additional comprehensive and compassionate medical care from initial diagnosis through early adulthood.
Our collaboration of clinical services provides high-quality, specialized patient and family centered care for many needs including:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgery
- Nutrition
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Social services
