Log Into the Nemours AppUnsedated GI Transnasal Endoscopy (TNE)
We're one of the few places in the nation offering this innovative test for kids.
Children with conditions of the esophagus often need a test called an “upper endoscopy." In children and adults, these tests usually require general anesthesia, which means a day at the hospital and food restrictions — plus a lot of coordination for families.
We offer a test called an “unsedated GI transnasal endoscopy” (TNE), where kids 10 and older can now have their endoscopy in an outpatient setting. That’s because with a TNE, our Nemours gastroenterologist (GI doctor) uses a local anesthetic and the camera travels through the nose.
The benefits of a TNE as compared to a sedated endoscopy include:
ZERO
risks from general anesthesia —
and no IV needle.
ONE
hour average time from
set-up to going home.
TWO
hours of food limits instead of
the usual nine or more.
60%
lower cost (approximately)
than a traditional endoscopy.
Why Choose Nemours for GI
Our gastroenterologists are experts in GI care for kids.
- board-certified and fellowship-trained to provide care specifically for children of all ages, from newborns to 18-year-olds
- coordinated testing and care on-site from our experts in allergy & immunology
- registered dietitians with special training in the needs of kids with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)
- programs and clinical trials led by GI experts with decades of experience caring for children
- TNE appointments usually scheduled within one week of your call
Make an Appointment
Nemours Children's Hospital
6535 Nemours Parkway
Orlando, FL 32827
Questions? Email us at: TNEFlorida@nemours.org