Gastroenterology

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• Crigler-Najjar syndrome Date: Aug 11, 2008

  Crigler-Najjar syndrome is an inherited disorder in which bilirubin (a substance made by the liver) cannot be changed into its water-soluble form, bilirubin glucuronide. This causes jaundice (yellow discoloration of skin and eyes) and organ malfunctions.

• Intestinal ischemia and infarction Date: May 15, 2008

  Intestinal ischemia and infarction is the death of part of the intestine due to its blood supply being cut off.

• Appendectomy Date: May 15, 2008

  An appendectomy is surgery to remove the appendix.

• Mesenteric artery ischemia Date: May 15, 2008

  Mesenteric artery ischemia is a narrowing or blockage of one or more of the three mesenteric arteries, which are the major arteries supplying the small and large intestines.

• Colostomy Date: May 15, 2008

  Colostomy is a surgical procedure that brings the end of the large intestine through the abdominal wall. Stools moving through the intestine drain into a bag attached to the abdomen.

• Spleen Removal Date: May 15, 2008

  Spleen removal is surgery to remove a diseased or damaged spleen -- the organ that helps the body fight infections.

• Feeding Tube Insertion - Gastrostomy Date: May 8, 2008

  A gastrostomy feeding tube insertion is the placement of a feeding tube through the skin and the stomach wall, directly into the stomach.

• Abdominal pain Date: Apr 25, 2008

  Abdominal pain is pain that you feel anywhere between your chest and groin. This is often referred to as the stomach region or belly.

• E. coli enteritis Date: Apr 25, 2008

  E. coli enteritis is an inflammation of the small intestine caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria. It is the most common cause of travelers' diarrhea.