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Intestinal obstruction (pediatric) - series: Incision

 Incision

Intestinal obstruction (pediatric) - series
Illustrations:

  • Normal anatomy
  • Indications, part 1
  • Indications, part 2
  • Incision
  • Aftercare

    • While the child is deep asleep and pain-free (using general anesthesia), an incision is made in the abdomen, usually in the midline. The bowel obstruction site is located, the obstruction is relieved, and the bowel is examined for injury. Injured sections are removed and the healthy ends of the bowel are either stitched together or brought out onto the abdomen temporarily (colostomy).

    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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