Spleen and Pancreas
Fig. 6.1 (a, b) Equipment and patient position during splenectomy Specific surgical drapes are used. Laparotomic Instrument Table Must Be Always Ready for Use Surgical Steps 1. Landmark recognition …
GASTROENTEROLOGY
Liver, Gallbladder, and Biliary Tree
Figs. 2.1 and 2.2 Equipment and patient position Surgical Steps 1. Adhesion dissection 2. Calot triangle opening 3. Cystic duct and artery exposition and dissection 4. Cholecystectomy…
What Is It Like to Have an Ostomy? Colostomy and Ileostomy Issues and IBD
Fig. 28.1 An end ileostomy will protrude 1.5–2.5 cm above the level of the skin. While they are most commonly placed in the right lower quadrant, the most important considerations…
“My Medications Are Not Working, What Can I Try Now for My Crohn’s Disease?” Options for Refractory Crohn’s Disease
Low drug level; + positive evidence of inflammation Loss of anti-TNF activity due to antidrug antibodies Interminable inflammation “consuming” anti-TNFs Ab Noncompliance to therapy Loss of anti-TNF activity due to…
Does Stress Play a Role in My Disease? The Role of Stress and Psychiatric Issues in IBD
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015Daniel J. Stein and Reza Shaker (eds.)Inflammatory Bowel Disease10.1007/978-3-319-14072-8_30 30. Does Stress Play a Role in My Disease? The Role of Stress and Psychiatric Issues in IBD Eva Szigethy1 (1) Division…
Why Can’t I Take My NSAIDs Any Longer? Avoiding Meds That May Cause a Flare
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015Daniel J. Stein and Reza Shaker (eds.)Inflammatory Bowel Disease10.1007/978-3-319-14072-8_29 29. Why Can’t I Take My NSAIDs Any Longer? Avoiding Meds That May Cause a Flare Amar Naik1 (1) Inflammatory Bowel Disease…
Why Do I Need to Have Surgery for My Crohn’s Disease? Surgical Management of Crohn’s Disease
6. Cellini C, Safar B, Fleshman J. Surgical management of pyogenic complications of Crohn’s disease. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2010;16(3):512–7.CrossRefPubMed Related posts: What Factors of My Crohn’s Disease Put Me at…
What Is Life Like After Colectomy for UC? Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis and Pouchitis
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015Daniel J. Stein and Reza Shaker (eds.)Inflammatory Bowel Disease10.1007/978-3-319-14072-8_27 27. What Is Life Like After Colectomy for UC? Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis and Pouchitis Jason M. Swoger1 and Shrinivas Bishu1 (1) Division of Gastroenterology,…
My Fistulas Are Just Not Healing. What Are You Going to Do About It? Surgical Management of Perianal Crohn’s Disease
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015Daniel J. Stein and Reza Shaker (eds.)Inflammatory Bowel Disease10.1007/978-3-319-14072-8_25 25. My Fistulas Are Just Not Healing. What Are You Going to Do About It? Surgical Management of Perianal Crohn’s Disease…
Is It Safe for Me to Breastfeed While on My IBD Medications? Safety of Lactation and IBD Medications
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015Daniel J. Stein and Reza Shaker (eds.)Inflammatory Bowel Disease10.1007/978-3-319-14072-8_24 24. Is It Safe for Me to Breastfeed While on My IBD Medications? Safety of Lactation and IBD Medications Kimberly A. Harris1, 2 …
