Bowel distal to the point of obstruction was collapsed as ... A stapled side-to-side, functional end-to-end anastomosis was performed using GIA 80 blue (Coviden, Mansfield, Massachusetts, USA). The ...

Intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a rare condition that occurs when you have symptoms of intestinal obstruction without anything physically blocking the intestines. It can be chronic or develop ...

Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2013;7(3):215-223. In a small pediatric case series, a manometry study of the neorecto-anal function revealed similar maximum neorectal tolerated threshold volume ...

The Rome diagnostic criteria for the functional bowel disorders and functional abdominal pain are used widely in research and practice. A committee consensus approach, including criticism from ...

Unexplained weight loss can also be a sign of malabsorption. Malabsorption can have many causes such as medications or damage to the intestinal lining due to medical conditions. High Fat Content in ...

These changes can lead to a different bathroom pattern. Usually, these changes resolve as you recover. For many people, bowel function returns to normal just after a few days or weeks, depending on ...