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Telescoping of one part of the intestine into adjacent part?
This is called Intussusception. Most commonly seen in infants , but can occur in adults also. Needs immediate attention and surgery.
What is telescoping of the intestines?
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What are the risks of intussusception surgery?
Complications associated with intussusception reduction include reactions to general anesthesia; perforation of the bowel; wound infection; urinary tract infection; excessive bleeding; and formation of adhesions.
What is possibly to happen when the INR is 1.4 in a surgery?
It can cause problems with bleeding during surgery, and bruising and haematoma formation after surgery.
What aftercare is recommended for intussusception surgery?
After surgical treatment of an intussusception, the patient is given fluids intravenously until bowel function returns; he or she may then be allowed to resume a normal diet. Follow-up care may be indicated if.
What alternatives to intussusception reduction are available?
the administration of IV fluids, bowel decompression with a nasogastric tube, or a therapeutic enema are often successful in reducing intussusception. Patients whose symptoms point to bowel perforation or strangulation, however, require immediate surgery
What is the medical problem experienced by someone with intussusception?
Intussusception is a medical condition where part of the intestine has moved into another section of the intestine which can cause an obstruction. Your child may have had a cough, cold, high temperatures and tummy aches leading up to intussusception. It is most common in infants and young children and tends to happen between the ages of 3 and 18 months.
What are some dietetic problems one may have after stomach cancer surgery?
There are several problems one may have after having Stomach Cancer surgery, which include early problems which happen right away or Late problems, which occur weeks or months after the surgery. Some of the early problems include Weight loss, Malnutrition, bilious vomiting and Diarrhoea. Some of the Late problems include Anastomosis, which is narrowing of the join after surgery making it difficult to swallow and anemia.
What happens in intussusception?
In intussusception, the bowel telescopes into itself like a radio antenna folding up.
How many incidence case of ileocecal intussusception?
Unfortunately I don't have specifics, but this might give you a feel for things. Ileocecal intussusception is the most common form of intussusception. The overall incidence of intussusception is 1-4/1000, with 90% being of the idiopathic form (ie, no specific mechanical lead point for the intussusception can be found), and of these idiopathic cases, most are ileocecal.
What is intussusception?
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How can intussusception be prevented?
Prevention of death can be accomplished with immediate medical care, within the first 24 hours. Once intussusception is suspected, emergency measures should be initiated. Untreated intussusception is almost always fatal.
