Programme

*Time:*	*Theme:*
09.30	Registration
Session 1	Paediatric Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction introduction and National Service
10.30	Welcome and Introduction to the Day Dr Nikhil Thapar Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Gastroenterology Great Ormond Street Hospital, London
11.00	Guest Invited Speaker Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction Prof Roberto De Giorgio University of Bologna, Italy
11.30	Introduction to the Service (Criteria for referral and service structure) Dr Keith Lindley Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist Great Ormond Street Hospital, London
12.15	Q&A session
12.25	Lunch and Visit to the Exhibition
Session 2	Investigations and Initial Management
13.10	Diagnosis and Initial Management Dr Nikhil Thapar Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Gastroenterology Great Ormond Street Hospital, London
13.20	Guest Invited Speaker Genetics into a new era Prof Robert Hofstra University of Groningen, Netherlands
13.50	Manometric Investigations Dr Osvaldo Borelli Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist Great Ormond Street Hospital, London
14.15	Surgery and Tissue Diagnosis Consultant Paediatric Surgeon Great Ormond Street Hospital, London
14.45	Enteral and Parental Nutrition Dr Susan Hill Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist Great Ormond Street Hospital, London
15.05	Q&A session
15.15	Tea/Coffee and visit to the exhibition
Session 3	Development of National Networks for Paediatric Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction
15.30	Development of National Networks Dr Nikhil Thapar Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Gastroenterology Great Ormond Street Hospital, London
15.40	Smaller Groups Breakout Session
16.30	Group Discussion on National Networks
16.50	Summary and Close
17.00	Drinks Reception

Course Disclaimer: Please note that this course is not part of the APG programme