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What is the definition or description of: gi surgery?

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Dr. Todd Woltman answered

Specializes in Surgery

Surgery of intestine: Gi surgery, or gastrointestinal surgery, is treatment of the GI tract including the esophagus, stomach, intestine, anus, liver and gallbladder.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Christopher Oxner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Very broad: This typically refers to surgeyr on organs in the abdomen or involving the gastrointestinal tract. This is a very broad term.

Answered 1/18/2013

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Told I have hyperactive gb with 83% ef. Do i need surgery? Gi scope was normal, as was celiac test. My dr told me it's stress/anxiety induced.

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