Complications, risks, and consequences Estimated frequency Most significant/serious complications Fecal incontinence Transient 50–80 % Longer term/soiling (rare)a, b 1–5 % Bleeding (acute fissure formation)a 5–20 % Rare significant/serious problems Missed…
Complications, risks, and consequences Estimated frequency Most significant/serious complications Infectiona overall 1–5 % Subcutaneous 1–5 % Systemic sepsisa 0.1–1 % Recurrence of pilonidal sinusa 5–20 % Chronic discharge 5–20 %…
Complications, risks, and consequences Estimated frequency Most significant/serious complications Infectiona overall 1–5 % Subcutaneous 1–5 % Systemic sepsisa <0.1 % Penile swelling 50–80 % Rare significant/serious problems Bleeding/hematoma formationa …
2. THE MOUTH, SALIVARY GLANDS AND OESOPHAGUS Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Describe the structures of the mouth and oesophagus. 2. Understand the…
7. THE SMALL INTESTINE Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Describe the structure of the small intestine and the major cell types present in…
1. OVERVIEW OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Understand the key mechanisms of secretion, absorption and motility in the gastrointestinal…
6. LIVER AND BILIARY SYSTEM Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Understand the role of the liver in the digestive process and the excretion…
8. DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Explain the mechanisms of digestion and absorption of complex nutrients, vitamins and minerals. 2….
