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Study compares surgical techniques for Crohn disease

For patients undergoing open or laparoscopic resection of the small bowel or strictureplasty for Crohn disease (CD), small bowel resection is associated with the longest length of stay and increased ...
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Compound Shows Promise In Preventing Liver Damage Following Bowel Surgery

When parts of the small intestine are diseased or die, the treatment can involve surgically removing the affected tissue. Although lifesaving, the procedure — referred to as a radical small bowel ...
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Short bowel syndrome has no drugs: A new compound could cut liver risk

When parts of the small intestine are diseased or die, the treatment can involve surgically removing the affected tissue. Although lifesaving, the procedure—referred to as a radical small bowel ...

Promising Results in First-in-Human Study, Self-Forming Magnets for Compression Anastomosis in Colorectal Surgery

Early clinical experience demonstrates 100% technical success with no anastomotic leaks, strictures or bleeds in ...
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Fewer complications after rectal resection with mechanical bowel prep, oral antibiotics

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Mechanical bowel preparation and oral antibiotics resulted in fewer overall postoperative complications vs.