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Intestinal obstruction repair - series: Incision

 Incision

Intestinal obstruction repair - series
Illustrations:

  • Normal anatomy
  • Indication, part 1
  • Indication, part 2
  • Incision
  • Procedure

    • In most cases, surgery is necessary. While the patient is deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia), an incision is made in the midline of the abdomen. In the case of adhesions, the adhesion is removed, thus relieving the obstruction. In the case of a hernia, the hernia is repaired. If colon cancer is present, cancerous areas are removed, which also relieves the obstruction. .

    Update Date: 10/16/2006

    Updated by: J.A. Lee, M.D., Assistant Professor of Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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