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The COVID-19 vaccine is available to anyone 6 months and older. To schedule an appointment, call 211 or visit ourshot.in.gov. Several COVID-19 vaccine locations also offer walk-in appointments. View full details.

Safety Measures at Riley Children’s Health

We are taking thoughtful steps to ensure our spaces remain safe for patients, parents and caregivers. View safety measures, mask policy and visiting guidelines.

COVID-19: Vacunas, políticas para visitantes y más

Vacunas contra la COVID-19

La vacuna COVID-19 está disponible para cualquier persona mayor de 6 meses. Para programar una cita, llame al 211 o visite la página ourshot.in.gov. Varios centros de vacunación contra la COVID-19 atienden sin cita previa. Vea todos los detalles.

Medidas de seguridad en Riley Children's Health

Estamos adoptando medidas reflexivas para garantizar que nuestros espacios sigan siendo seguros para los pacientes, los padres y los cuidadores. Vea las medidas de seguridad, la política de uso de mascarillas y las directrices de visitas.

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Children with colorectal and urogenital conditions may experience a range of uncomfortable physical symptoms, such as severe constipation or fecal or urinary incontinence. Older children may feel embarrassed about these abnormal bathroom functions.

The Colorectal and Urogenital Health Center at Riley at IU Health uses a team approach to diagnose, treat and manage the full range of complex colorectal and urogenital conditions, which include:

  • Bladder Dysfunction
  • Chronic constipation
  • Cloacal Exstrophy
  • Bladder Exstrophy
  • Complex constipation
  • Incontinence
  • Congenital abnormalities of the colon, anus, rectum or bladder
  • Hirschsprung's disease
  • Megacolon

Our multidisciplinary team includes pediatric doctors, nurse practitioners and nurses who specialize in gastroenterology, urology, behavioral health, nutrition, surgery and social work. We provide all diagnostic testing and studies, such as:

  • Urodynamics to check bladder volume and storage
  • Ultrasound to visualize the kidneys, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and spleen
  • Contrast radiography to evaluate the anatomy of the bladder, rectum, or colon
  • Manometry to evaluate the function of the rectum and anus
  • Motility studies to evaluate the small and large intestine function
  • Endoscopy to visualize the tissues of the colon and rectum

The colorectal and urogenital team at Riley at IU Health includes doctors who are nationally recognized in the management and care of children with colorectal and urogenital disorders. We are highly skilled in treating these complex conditions, which can cause further illness and complications if not properly managed.

When you join the Colorectal and Urogenital Health Center at Riley at IU Health, you have the opportunity to see every specialist needed all in one visit. Our comprehensive program gives us the expertise to adjust your child’s care as he or she grows and physical and emotional needs change, especially into adolescence. Supportive programs from Child Life are available to provide extra support when you need it.

Our doctors are committed to providing care that gives your child the confidence to live and enjoy life just like any other child. Many members of our team actively participate in ongoing clinical research to improve treatments and outcomes for children with colorectal and urogenital conditions.

Conditions & Services

Conditions Treated

Our pediatric specialists provide patient- and family-centered care for most related conditions. The links below provide more specific information about some, but not all, of the conditions that we treat.

  • Bladder Exstrophy
  • Hirschsprung's Disease
  • Imperforate Anus

Services Offered

We offer a number of different Colorectal and Urogenital Health Center services. Below are some, but not all, of the services that we provide. If you have a question about a specific service that is not listed here, please contact our program.

  • Computed Tomography (CT Scan)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Motility Tests
  • Ultrasound
  • Urodynamic Tests

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Doctors

Care provided through the Urogenital and Colorectal Health Center is coordinated through our specialized pediatric colorectal and urology doctors.

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    Program Forms & Resources

    Program Forms & Resources

    The Colorectal and Urogenital Health Center at Riley at IU Health provides the following forms for parents, healthcare providers and personnel. We have also curated relevant resources from other websites and provided links with brief descriptions of the information that is available.

    Resources

    • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

      The National Institute of Health provides patient information about Hirschsprung disease.

    Related Programs & Departments

    Related Programs & Departments

    We provide multispecialty care for a number of conditions. Below are links to our related programs & departments.

    • Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
    • Malone Antegrade Continence Enema (MACE) Program
    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Pediatric Urology

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    For Health Professionals

    Your child’s pediatrician can make a referral to the Colorectal and Urogenital Health Center. Patients and families may also contact us to self-refer.

    Our doctors and nurses will personally review each referral request to ensure your child receives the proper care.

    We use a robust communication plan to ensure that your child’s referring doctor is an active part of the care team. To ensure this, you or your child’s doctor will have direct access to a nurse or nurse practitioner within our program to answer questions and address concerns when they arise between clinic visits.

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    Education

    Physicians within the Colorectal and Urogenital Health Center work with medical students, residents and fellows. Students, residents and fellows gain hands-on experience in the outpatient clinics and inpatient services, all supervised by pediatric specialists.

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