Complications After Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure which allows the physician to examine and visualize the lining of the colon or large intestine for the presence of any abnormalities.
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Surgical recovery requires strict adherence to activity restrictions, specialized liquid or soft diets, and proactive monitoring for post-operative complications.
Complications After Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery is a specialized and minimally invasive technique of surgery commonly used for gynecologic and gastrointestinal procedures, as stated by the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons. Laparoscopic surgery uses several small incisions, called ports approximately 0.5 to 1 cm in size.
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Complications After a Small Bowel Resection
The small intestine's function is to absorb ingested fluids and nutrients. There are many conditions whose treatment may require removal of a part of the small intestine, most notably cancers, Crohnβs disease, a blockade in an intestinal artery, a twisted loop of intestine, an obstruction, and some birth defects.
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