Type of Surgery

Intussusception of the bowel results in the bowel telescoping onto itself (A and B). An incision is made in the baby's abdomen to expose the bowel (C). If the surgeon cannot manipulate the bowel into a normal shape manually, the area of intussusception wil be removed and remaining bowel sutured together (D). (Illustration by GGS Inc.) Intussusception of the bowel results in the bowel telescoping onto itself (A and B). An incision is made in the baby's abdomen to expose the bowel (C). If the surgeon cannot manipulate the bowel into a normal shape manually, the area of intussusception wil be removed and remaining bowel sutured together (D). (Illustration by GGS Inc.)




Other Information

Biliary colic is the presenting symptom in 80% of patients with gallstone disease who seek medical care; however, only 10-20% of all individuals with gallstones experience severe gallstone pain.


From: eMedicine

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