Small Bowel Resection
A surgical operation on the removal a part or the whole small intestine is known as the small bowel resection. It can be used to treat cancer and precancerous diagnose.
A surgical operation on the removal a part or the whole small intestine is known as the small bowel resection. It can be used to treat cancer and precancerous diagnose. It can also be used to treat diseases that are non-cancerous, such as severe ulcers, excessive bleeding, small intestine injury, certain birth defects among others.
Read this article to know more about small bowel resection. Contact your doctor to ask for an expert opinion if you need to undergo this surgical operation.
Types of bowel resection
Types of bowel resectionIleectomy resection; where the ileum is taken out
Duodenectomy resection; where duodenum is taken out
Jejunostomy resection; where jejunum is taken out
Some risks of small resection
Heart attacks
Breathing difficulties
Blood clotting
Diarrhea
Infection
Reaction to anesthesia
Harm to close organs
Bowel obstruction
And Short bowel syndrome
Recovery
The extent of the surgical procedure determines the recovery of a patient. Utmost a week stay in hospital is required. After the operation is done a nasogastric tube and the urinary catheter will be in place.
Medical recommendation to prevent risks and pain conditions at home after medication
Don’t lift anything over 10 pounds for a month. Avoid driving while under narcotic pain medication. Avoid strenuous activities for one month to one and a half month. Don’t take 7-9 glasses of water in a day. Avoid straining to intend to have a bowel movement. Talk to your health provider about getting your surgical incision wet, diet, shower, sexual activity as they are recommended.
Things needed at home
Loose underwear and clothes
Stoma care and incision supplies that are medically fit to operate
Thermometer for infection checking
Urgent need of a doctor
Leg swelling
Breathing difficulties and chest pain
Bleeding, pain, redness, swelling, drainage or incision warmth
Bloody, tarry or black passing of bowel movements
Vomiting or nausea
How to take measures
Ensure you have a friend or a family member to take care of you till you get well. Strictly follow doctor’s prescriptions. Taking enough rest and deep breaths to manage pain, enhance good drainage of lymphatic fluid and keep your lungs healthy.
