Unlike conventional procedures that require large incisions, minimally invasive surgeries are performed through tiny openings ...

Adhesions from prior abdominal surgeries are the most common cause of SBO. Untreated SBO can lead to serious complications like bowel perforation or tissue death (strangulation). Symptoms of SBO ...

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) affects how well the small intestine absorbs nutrients. Surgery, medications, and nutritional support are all part of a comprehensive treatment plan for this condition. SBS ...

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Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...