More than half of patients attending a pediatric gastroenterology clinic met symptom-based criteria for a functional gastrointestinal disorder. Knowing how to relieve the physical and emotional suffering in children and…
Researchers have estimated that the human body contains 10 14 cells, only 10% of which are not bacteria and belong to the human body proper. Furthermore, the number of genes…
Step 1: Surgical Anatomy ♦ The submucosal layer of the bowel is the strongest layer of the intestines, and regardless of the anastomotic technique must be incorporated in all anastomosis….
Step 1: Surgical Anatomy ♦ Preoperatively, the patient’s upper gastrointestinal anatomy should be evaluated. Screen the patient for symptoms of reflux, dysphagia, or peptic ulcer disease. The patient should undergo…
Step 1: Surgical Anatomy ♦ The gastric band is placed at the upper portion of the stomach just distal to the gastroesophageal junction, at around the level of the first…
Step 1: Surgical Anatomy ♦ Meckel diverticulum is a congenital diverticulum that is a result of a remnant omphalomesenteric duct. It is typically located 2 feet from the ileocecal valve,…
Step 1: Surgical Anatomy ♦ None. Step 2: Preoperative Considerations ♦ The most common laparoscopic resection for Crohn disease is unquestionably ileocecal resection. The conduct and intraoperative steps vary depending…
Step 1: Surgical Anatomy ♦ None. Step 2: Preoperative Considerations ♦ Patients with small bowel obstructions require careful preoperative evaluation. Neither history, physical exam, nor laboratory evaluation have proven reliable…
Step 1: Surgical Anatomy ♦ Complex patients with Crohn disease should undergo a small bowel follow-through to delineate the extent of their disease and the amount of small bowel they…
Step 1: Surgical Anatomy ♦ Intussception can occur at any age, but only 10% occur after the age of 2. All intussceptions in the adult population need to be managed…
