A narrowing of the junction between the stomach and the lower intestine of patients after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery is known as stomal stenosis. It is a common complication of gastric bypass ...

Although many people may not know a lot about stoma procedures, it's an important issue that can affect anyone, from babies to our elderly. A stoma is an artificial opening into the body created by ...

Opening stomal lumen in O.R. is unscientific and allows bacteria to contaminate stomal and main wounds. Methods: Concept was evolved by serendipity in April 1986. Since then it has been used on all ...

INTESTINAL stomas are usually easy to care for because of new appliances and materials that lend themselves to a variety of stomas. Each colostomy, ileal bladder and ileostomy has its own ...

Background: A 56-year-old Caucasian woman with a history of Crohn's disease and multiple bowel resections resulting in a loop jejunostomy was referred to our Nutritional Unit from a neighboring ...

Q: Which doctor should I consult for gastric bypass surgery? A: You should consult a bariatric surgeon who specializes in bariatric surgeries or weight loss surgeries like the gastric bypass. A: ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from South Burnett. Followed categories will be added to My News. Although many people may not know a lot about stoma procedures, it's an important issue that can ...

To detect dehydration, patients should be asked if they are thirsty or feel dry. Examination looks for dry mucous membrane, reduced skin turgor, postural systolic hypotension, a rapid fall in body ...