Colorectal Center Brings Care to Kids in the United Arab Emirates
Colorectal Center staff, led by director Jason Frischer, MD, director, delivered care for 32 children in the Middle East during our first colorectal collaborative with NMC Healthcare in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in January 2018.
The one week, extensive outpatient program leads the way for future surgical collaboration with NMC in a booming region of the world that can benefit from our specialized expertise, multidisciplinary approach, and solid post-operative care for highly complex patients.
Historically, UAE patients came to Cincinnati Children’s for the entire program. It takes a week or longer just to complete the imaging and preparatory studies required to see what’s going on with the colorectal system. By bringing the clinic to the UAE, much of the evaluation and care can be done in country, and our team can determine if surgery is necessary before a patient travels here.
“It’s the right thing for the patients and their families. It’s the right thing for cost. It's the right thing for patient experience and successful outcomes,” says Frischer. “By providing in-person, follow-up care, we will prevent long-term complications, even subsequent to the best of medical and surgical interventions. And, we can shorten the stay and lessen the stress on families who may still have to travel to the United States.”
Upcoming Bowel Management clinics are planned for May and October of 2018.
