Gastroenterology, Heart, Pediatric Services

Navigating the confluence: Gastrointestinal considerations in pediatric congenital heart disease within the medical home

Myocarditis represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in pediatric patients, yet its clinical presentation can be deceptively subtle. As inflammation of the heart muscle and conduction system, myocarditis affects the heart’s ability to contract effectively and maintain normal rhythm, potentially leading to sudden cardiac death even in previously healthy children. Epidemiology and risk…

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Gastroenterology, News, Pediatric Services

Norton Children’s names new pediatric gastroenterology chief

Norton Children’s has named a new physician to lead its gastroenterology team. James P. Franciosi, M.D., will serve as chief of Norton Children’s Gastroenterology and division chief of the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. In these roles, Dr. Franciosi will lead Norton Children’s team of physicians…

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Gastroenterology, Pediatric Services

When to refer a constipated child to a pediatric gastroenterologist

The following pediatric constipation referral guidelines and recommended outpatient treatments were developed by John T. Stutts, M.D., pediatric gastroenterologist at Norton Children’s Gastroenterology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Dr. Stutts practices at the Novak Center for Children’s Health downtown and at Norton Medical Plaza II – Brownsboro on Norton Brownsboro Hospital/Norton Children’s Medical…

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Gastroenterology, Pediatric Services

UofL pediatric gastroenterology providers are now Norton Children’s Gastroenterology

The affiliation between Norton Healthcare, UofL Physicians – Pediatrics and the University of Louisville School of Medicine makes it easier for children and their families to access comprehensive pediatric gastroenterology care connected to the Norton Children’s network. This network provides a collaboration between subspecialties, access to inpatient care and improved continuity of care through Epic…

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