Medical Encyclopedia
Large bowel resection - series: Indications
Bowel resection may be indicated for:
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blockage of the intestine (intestinal obstruction) due to scar tissue or tumors
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bleeding, due to diverticulosis or arteriovenous malformations
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injuries
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cancer
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precancerous polyps
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familial polyposis
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infection, due to diverticulitis
Update Date: 3/24/2008
Updated by: Stephen Gund, MD, PhD, Chief of Hematology/Oncology and Director of the George Bray Cancer Center at New Britain General Hospital, New Britain, CT. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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