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Small intestine surgery; Bowel resection - small intestine; Resection of part of the small intestine

The outcome depends on the disease process being treated.

How long the patient stays in the hospital depends on the specific hernia, the type of surgery, and the patient's overall 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.

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