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Small bowel resection - series—Indications

Indications

Overview

Resection of the small bowel may be recommended for:

  • Blockage of the intestine (intestinal obstruction) due to scar tissue or deformities
  • Bleeding, infection, or ulcers due to inflammation of the small intestine (regional ileitis, regional enteritis, Crohn's disease)
  • Injuries
  • Cancer
  • Precancerous polyps

Review Date 1/21/2025

Updated by: Jonas DeMuro, MD, Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery with added Qualifications in Surgical Critical Care, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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