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Why do cats caught up hairballs?
Self washing, especially the long hair breeds ingest a lot of loose hair. Easier to throw it up than risk a bowel obstruction.
What is the surgical treatment for intestinal obstructions?
The obstructed area is removed and part of the bowel is cut away. If the obstruction is caused by tumors, polyps, or scar tissue, they are removed. Hernias, if present, are repaired. Antibiotics are given to reduce the possibility of infection.
Intestinal obstruction (pediatric) - series?
Normal anatomyThe small intestine is basically a long tube through which digested food passes.Indications, part 1Intussusception is a common cause of bowel obstruction in children. It occurs when a segment of small bowel "telescopes" on itself, thus causing swelling, obstruction, and eventually intestinal gangrene.Indications, part 2Intussusception is suspected if the child has experienced sudden, severe abdominal pain, blood and mucous in the stool, and vomiting. Abdominal X-rays are usually taken to confirm the diagnosis. A barium enema may be used for diagnosis. Barium, a heavy, radio-opaque dye, is administered through the rectum, fills the bowel, and allows for visualization of the bowel by x-rays. This procedure is sometimes successful in correcting the problem- the weight of the barium itself in the bowel frequently reduces the telescoped bowel. If intussusception is diagnosed and not corrected by barium enema, surgery is necessary IMMEDIATELY to prevent complications such as obstruction, gangrenous bowel and peritonitis.IncisionWhile the child is deep asleep and pain-free (using general anesthesia), an incision is made in the abdomen, usually in the midline. The bowel obstruction site is located, the obstruction is relieved, and the bowel is examined for injury. Injured sections are removed and the healthy ends of the bowel are either stitched together or brought out onto the abdomen temporarily (colostomy).AftercareGenerally, patients are able to go home within 5-10 days after surgery, depending on how long it takes the intestines to recover from the surgical procedure.Reviewed ByReview Date: 05/17/2010Shabir Bhimji, MD, PhD, Specializing in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Midland, TX. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
How long does a person live with cachexia?
I do not know How long they live
How long can a person live without air?
A person can live minutes without air.
How long can a person live with craniosynostosis?
how long do children with craniosynostosis live and wat will there limits be
How long can a person live with inadequate perfusion?
It would depend on which organs weren't being perfused well and to what level the hypoperfusion was at. The brain, kidneys, and parts of the bowel are particularly vulnerable to hypoperfusion, while muscle and bone tissue is pretty resistant.
How long does a knight live?
As long as any other person.
What are the long and short term after effects of a small bowel resection?
after effects of small bowel surgery
How long does a person usually live?
Forever!
how long can a person live?
79 years
How long will a person live?
Depending on your heath, a person can live up to over 100 years old.
