What is nasogastric intubation procedure? Nasogastric intubation, or inserting a tube through the nose and into the stomach, may be done to place a feeding tube or for diagnostic purposes (esophagoscopy or upper endoscopy). Nasogastric intubation is the insertion of a flexible tube into the nasal passage, through the throat and esophagus into the stomach. …
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What is laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication? Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication is a surgical procedure to strengthen the esophageal muscle and cure severe GERD. Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication is a minimally invasive procedure to treat severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication helps to strengthen the lower esophageal sphincter muscle by reducing the potential for stomach acid to move back up into the …
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What is hepaticojejunostomy? A hepaticojejunostomy, or Roux-en-Y procedure, bypasses the bile duct to allow digestive juices to drain from the liver directly into the small intestine. The hepatic duct is the tubular channel that carries bile from the liver to the small intestine to aid digestion. A hepaticojejunostomy is a surgical procedure to make a connection (anastomosis) between the hepatic …
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What is the Pringle maneuver? The Pringle maneuver is a common surgical technique that temporarily clamps off blood flowing into the liver. The Pringle maneuver is a procedure to stop the liver’s blood supply during a liver surgery. A clamp is applied over the hepatic vascular pedicle, the channel that contains the hepatic duct, hepatic artery and the portal vein. …
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What is Entyvio and how is it used? Entyvio is a prescription medicine used in adults for the treatment of: moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease. Entyvio (vedolizumab), an integrin receptor antagonist, is a humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody produced in Chinese hamster ovary cells. It is not known if Entyvio is safe and effective …
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What is pyloroplasty? Pyloroplasty is a procedure to relax the pyloric sphincter, which controls the opening from the stomach into the small intestine. The pylorus is the lowermost part of the stomach, where it connects to the beginning of the small intestine (duodenum). Pyloroplasty is a surgical procedure to widen the pylorus by cutting and relaxing the pyloric sphincter muscle …
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What is a laparoscopic appendectomy? The recovery time for a laparoscopic appendectomy is shorter than for an open appendectomy because it is less invasive. An appendectomy is the surgical removal of vermiform appendix, a finger-shaped sac attached to the beginning part of the colon (cecum). The appendix is located in the lower right abdomen. A laparoscopic appendectomy is a minimally …
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What is a vagotomy? Vagotomy is a surgical procedure to sever part of the nerve that controls digestion. The aim is to reduce stomach acid. The vagus nerve is responsible for sensory and motor functions of the internal organs such as heart, lungs and the gastrointestinal system. The vagus nerve runs from the brain, down the neck, alongside the esophagus, …
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What is a gastrojejunostomy procedure? Image shows about 10 inches of sutures on internal organs, the anastomosis (surgically created opening) from the stomach to the mid small intestine. Gastrojejunostomy is a surgical procedure to create a direct connection (anastomosis) from the stomach to the middle part of the small intestine (jejunum), bypassing or removing the beginning part of the small …
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How is a gastrojejunostomy performed? Recovery from a gastrojejunostomy procedure takes about six weeks. A gastrojejunostomy is a surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia by a gastrointestinal surgeon. The surgeon produces a direct connection (anastomosis) between the stomach and the jejunum, part of the small intestine. Preparation Prior to a gastrojejunostomy a patient may be required to Undergo blood, urine …
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