Small Bowel Surgery
Care Before the Procedure
- Complete imaging studies and blood tests as advised.
- Inform the doctor about medications, allergies, and prior surgeries.
- Follow fasting and preparation instructions before surgery.
Care During the Procedure
- General anesthesia is administered for safe and pain-free surgery.
- Diseased small bowel segment resected or repaired as indicated.
- Healthy bowel ends reconnected with anastomosis.
- Monitor vital signs and surgical site throughout the procedure.
Care After the Procedure
- Hospital stay for bowel recovery and monitoring.
- Gradual diet progression as tolerated by the patient.
- Pain management with prescribed medications.
- Follow-up imaging to ensure healing and bowel function.
Eligibility
- Patients with small bowel obstruction, tumors, or perforation requiring surgery.
- Individuals with Crohn’s disease not responding to medical management.
- People with intestinal injuries or complications necessitating surgical correction.
- Complete imaging studies and blood tests as advised.
- Inform the doctor about medications, allergies, and prior surgeries.
- Follow fasting and preparation instructions before surgery.
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