Question 1

my husband had bowel resection surgery two weeks ago and is not eating much due to a lot of pain while digesting food. what can he take for relief?

Accepted Answer

Discuss w ur doctor: Pain at incision after surgery common, but relation to eating more concerning. Discuss w your doctor underlying cause. Avoid less digestible or fermentable foods (see FODMAP reduction) such as broccoli, beans, cabbage and consider blenderizing foods, avoid constipating foods like bananas. Ginger, camomile, mints can soothe. Keep stools soft eg docusate. Happy to consult and review your case

Question 2

had small bowel resection (5ft),colon blockage removed,appendectomy,and hernia repair done in emerg surgery.tons of side effects 3months later. help?

Accepted Answer

Side Effects: The answer to your questions depends on the side effects you are having. Small bowel resection can affect stool transit time as well as nutrient absorption. Adhesions from any abdominal procedure may be a source of discomfort for some. I suggest you speak to your primary care doc about your symptoms to identify the most likely source of your symptoms. From there you can make a plan.

Question 3

have anal fistula for 16 yrs. 10 surgeries haven't fixed it. no ibd or health issues. looking at bowel resection. opinions please.....

Accepted Answer

Seek experienced Drs: If you havent already, seek a colorectal surgeon who has seen and dealt with these complex problems.
Mri's can sometimes identify other branching points or tracts.
If your current symptoms aren't too bad, living with the condition is an option. Seton's can help drain and minimize the baseline state.  
In extreme situations, bowel resections are worth it and do have happy and satisfied patients.

Question 4

after having intestinal surgery a piece of intestine attaches to a woman's cervix is this the fault of the surgeon who did the surgery?

Accepted Answer

No: This is typical of postsurgical scarring process, as adhesions form regardless of surgical technique. Your best reference remains your surgeon who has the best sense of your anatomy and specific postsurgical changes.

Question 5

what is life expectancy in 74 y.o. woman with appendiceal cancer with mets to ovary.  surgery included bowel resection and complete hysterectomy.

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Life expectancy: It depends on how extensively the metastatic disease has spread prior to the surgery.  Only the oncologist who consults with the surgeon can provide in a particular case a reasonable "guess" as to length of survival for this disease.

Question 6

what is a hepaticojejunostomy/roux en y loop with a bowel resection? what is the prognosis?

Accepted Answer

Hepaticojejunostomy: Hepaticojejunostomy is a procedure to drain bile from the liver into the intestines when the normal drainage (common bile duct) has to be removed or is blocked.  The "roux-en-y loop" is the segment of bowel that is actually surgically connected to the bile duct.  Prognosis depends on the disease process requiring the procedure.

Question 7

will you have normal bms after small bowel resection?

Accepted Answer

Usually: It depends on how much is removed but most people have no problem.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: small bowel resection?

Accepted Answer

Removing intestine: This is a surgery where a portion of the small intestine is removed from the abdomen and the remaining ends of intestine are put together.  This is usually done with a series of stapling and cutting devices but can also be sewn together with sutures.

Question 9

what are the differences between a partial colectomy and a bowel resection?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: synonyms. 
Partial colectomy means as bowel resection of the colon and bowel rection can mean a partial resection of either the large or small bowel

Question 10

how long does wound vac stay on for bowel resection? should they be changed? if so how often? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: It depends on the findings at surgery and nature of surgery. Your doc should give you instructions re. that . pl call her/ him. Good luck

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My husband had bowel resection surgery two weeks ago and is not eating much due to a lot of pain while digesting food. what can he take for relief?

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Had small bowel resection (5ft),colon blockage removed,appendectomy,and hernia repair done in emerg surgery.tons of side effects 3months later. help?

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Have anal fistula for 16 yrs. 10 surgeries haven't fixed it. no ibd or health issues. looking at bowel resection. opinions please.....

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After having intestinal surgery a piece of intestine attaches to a woman's cervix is this the fault of the surgeon who did the surgery?

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What is life expectancy in 74 y.o. woman with appendiceal cancer with mets to ovary. surgery included bowel resection and complete hysterectomy.

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What is a hepaticojejunostomy/roux en y loop with a bowel resection? what is the prognosis?

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Will you have normal bms after small bowel resection?

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What is the definition or description of: small bowel resection?

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What are the differences between a partial colectomy and a bowel resection?

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How long does wound vac stay on for bowel resection? should they be changed? if so how often? thank you?

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