Conditions & Procedures
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An ileostomy is a surgically created opening of the small bowel (or ileum) through the abdominal wall. This opening on the abdomen is called a stoma. An ileostomy is needed when the large intestine (colon) can not be used and must be bypassed or removed. The work of the colon…
What causes inguinal hernia?
Inguinal hernia is the most common surgical problem of childhood. It results from a small sac that comes through the inguinal ring, which is normally open during fetal life and closes around the time of birth. For reasons we don't…
Intestinal atresia is a congenital anomaly in which there is a blockage of the intestine or bowel. The intestine is categorized as small bowel which starts immediately after the stomach and the large bowel which starts immediately after the small bowel and ends as…
Some persons are born with or develop irreversible intestinal failure. Intestinal failure occurs when a person's intestines can't digest food and absorb the fluids, electrolytes and nutrients essential to life and normal development. Patients must then receive TPN,…