Colorectal Program
Motility Disorders Program
The Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders Program at Primary Children’s Hospital is the only pediatric program in the Intermountain West offering diagnostic testing and comprehensive care of children with gastrointestinal motility disorders. This includes manometry studies, which measure the squeeze of the digestive tract. In conjunction with the Colorectal Center, CHARM Clinic, and the Bowel Management Program, our team offers a broad spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for children struggling with motility disorders.
Motility refers to the normal movement of foods and liquids through the digestive tract. When motility is working appropriately, nutrients and fluids move through the digestive tract and are absorbed, while waste is eliminated as poop. Abnormalities in motility can occur at any point in the digestive tract, from the mouth to the stomach, small intestines, colon, or anus. These abnormalities may be due to problems with the muscles, nerves, or tissue, and can result in difficulty swallowing, nausea, vomiting, chronic abdominal pain, bloating, or constipation.Conditions We Treat
Our multidisciplinary team consists of pediatric gastroenterologists, surgeons, nurses, social workers, physical therapists, and child life specialists dedicated to the care of patients with motility disorders. Our areas of expertise include treatment of patients with:
- Dysphagia
- Rumination
- Esophageal Achalasia
- Gastroparesis
- Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
- Hirschsprung Disease
- Severe Constipation
- Severe Encopresis
Services Provided
We provide a variety of service including, but not limited to, the below.
- pH/Impedance (gastroesophageal reflux) Testing
- Esophageal Manometry
- Esophageal Dilation
- Stomach and Small Bowel Manometry
- Pyloric Dilation, Pyloric BOTOX® and Dysport® Injections
- Gastric Emptying Testing
- Colonic Manometry
- Anorectal Manometry
- Anal Sphincter Dilation, Anal BOTOX® and Dysport® Injections
- Multidisciplinary Bowel Management Program
- Pelvic floor rehabilitation and physical therapy
Referrals
What to Expect
The Motility Clinic is located on the 3rd floor of the Primary Children's Hospital Outpatient Services Building. Our nurse coordinator will contact you prior to your clinic visit to review a clinic plan and coordinated procedures to be scheduled.
Web Resources
- pH probe study: Acid reflux test
- Constipation and Home Bowel Program
- Anorectal Manometry Preparation instructions
- Parent guide for AD Manometry
- Parent Guide for Anorectal (AR) Manometry
- Parent Guide for Colonic Manometry
- Parent Guide for Combined Antroduodenal (AD) & Colonic Manometry
- Parent Guide for Esophageal Manometry