Surgical recovery requires strict adherence to activity restrictions, specialized liquid or soft diets, and proactive monitoring for post-operative complications.
Atherosclerosis, a buildup of fatty material called plaque in the arteries, can narrow the vessels that supply the heart with blood. If an artery becomes completely blocked, a heart attack can result. Stents, which are mesh tubes, hold the artery open and prevent it from becoming completely blocked.
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Painful but uncommon injuries that develop most frequently in people with chronic intestinal disorders, such as Crohnβs disease, anal fistulas usually require surgery to heal.
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