Intestinal obstruction repair

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Before and after small intestine anastomosis

Intussusception - X-ray

Repair of volvulus; Reduction of intussusception

The outcome is usually good if the obstruction is treated before tissue damage or tissue death occurs in the bowel.

The time it takes to recover from bowel obstruction surgery depends on the specific operation needed to correct the obstruction and the person's general health.

Review Date: 10/16/2006
Reviewed By: J.A. Lee, M.D., Assistant Professor of Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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