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Gastroenterology

Oct 08, 2008 - Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Review Date: 11/21/2006 Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. - 0 Comments

Intussusception - x-ray

Oct 08, 2008 - Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M This abdominal x-ray shows an intestinal condition in which a loop of bowel has slipped into another section of bowel (intussusception), causing swelling, reduced blood flow, obstruction, and tissue damage. Intussusception requires emergency treatment (barium enema or surgery) to prevent intestinal tissue death (necrosis), intestinal perforation, peritonitis, and death. Review Date: 8/7/2007 Reviewed By: Jenifer K. - 0 Comments

Heartburn

Oct 08, 2008 - Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Review Date: 11/21/2006 Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. - 0 Comments

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Biliary obstruction - series

Sep 04, 2008 - Back Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Normal anatomy Bile is a digestive fluid secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder which normally is released into the duodenum portion of the small intestine through the sphincter of Oddi. Bile, released after a meal containing fats, aids in absorption and digestion of the fat. Indication Biliary obstruction occurs when the duct which transports bile from the liver to the small intestine (duodenum) is blocked by a stone, a tumor, an injury or inflammation of any of the ducts. - 0 Comments

Gastroesophageal reflux - series

Sep 04, 2008 - Back Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Normal anatomy The esophagus is a narrow, muscular tube that leads from the mouth to the stomach. The esophagus carries food from the mouth to the stomach. A sphincter at the junction of the esophagus and the stomach prevents reflux of food and acid from the stomach into the esophagus. - 0 Comments

GI bleeding - series

Sep 04, 2008 - Back Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Normal anatomy The gastrointestinal tract starts at the mouth, which leads to the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, and finally, the rectum and anus. The GI tract is a long, hollow, muscular tube through which food passes and nutrients are absorbed. Indication Bleeding from the GI tract is a common medical problem. - 0 Comments

Gastrostomy tube placement - series

Sep 04, 2008 - Back Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Normal anatomy The stomach connects the esophagus to the small intestine, and acts as an important reservoir for food, prior to delivery to the small intestine . Indications Gastrostomy tubes are inserted for various reasons. They may be needed temporarily or permanently. - 0 Comments

Liver transplant - series

Sep 04, 2008 - Back Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Normal anatomy The liver is in the right upper abdomen. The liver serves many functions, including the detoxification of substances delivered to it from the intestines, and the synthesis of many proteins. Indications A liver transplant may be recommended for:

liver damage due to alcoholism (Alcoholic cirrhosis)
primary biliary cirrhosis
long-term (chronic) active infection (hepatitis)
liver (hepatic) vein clot (thrombosis)
birth defects of the liver or bile ducts (biliary atresia)
metabolic disorders associated with liver failure (e.g., Wilson's disease)

Incision Liver failure causes many problems, including malnutrition, problems with blood clotting, bleeding form the gastrointestinal tract, and jaundice. - 0 Comments

Imperforate anus repair - series

Sep 04, 2008 - Back Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Normal anatomy In individuals with a normal anatomy, the large intestine (colon) empties into a pouch-like portion of bowel (rectum). Through complex nerve and muscle structures, the rectum releases stool through the anus out of the body. Indications This surgery is recommended to repair cases of imperforate anus and other anorectal malformations. - 0 Comments

Gastroenterology

Intussusception - x-ray

Heartburn

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Biliary obstruction - series

Gastroesophageal reflux - series

GI bleeding - series

Gastrostomy tube placement - series

Liver transplant - series

Imperforate anus repair - series

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