bowel Articles
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After a spinal cord injury, can we predict who will recover independent bowel management during the first year?
Neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD) with symptoms of constipation and fecal incontinence is a common complication of traumatic spinal cord injury. In a new study, the aim was to identify factors that could predict the recovery of independent bowel function to assist clinicians in their prognosis of bowel function and to guide them to bowel management strategies useful for the patient. Bowel ...
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Immediate detection by ENvue of potential entrance of feeding tube into bronchial airway followed by correct placement into the small bowel - Case study
Immediate detection by ENvue system of potential entrance of feeding tube into bronchial airway followed by correct placement into the small ...
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Short Bowel or Short Fuse; Finding the patience to survive with a short gut
A parents perspective If you have not had the chance to read A Parent’s Perspective: Our Son’s Short Bowel Syndrome Diagnosis, I encourage you to do so. While the goal is to give as much insight into Short Bowel Syndrome as possible, we want to steer clear of the boring clinical information online. From one Short Bowel Parent to another, trust me, you’ll have no better teacher ...
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Are clinicians delivering the best care for patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction? A recent study suggests otherwise
People with neurogenic bladder and/or bowel dysfunction often suffer from highly individualized symptoms. It can be difficult to quantify change in an individual’s symptoms using standardized measurement tools, and points to the value of Patient—Centered Outcome Measures. As a relatively new concept, Patient—Centered Outcome Measures (PCOM) aims to place patients, their ...
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A successful feeding tube placement in Covid-19 patient utilizing the ENvue system - Case study
A 45 year old man suffering from high fever and shortness of breath was admitted to a covid-19 isolation floor at a US hospital employing our enteral navigation system. The patient was not mechanically ventilated but rather placed on a BiPAP machine. In six minutes the feeding tube was placed safely into his small bowel allowing for effective and early ...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Short Bowel Syndrome
Created for parents, by parents. No parent expects the news. So when you receive the news of a Short Bowel Syndrome diagnosis, it’s only fair that it’s a little overwhelming. Your picture of what the future of your family looks like begins to shift, and you have to shift with it. Let’s start off by saying, you’re not alone. There are parents, caregivers and family ...
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Cutaneous Patches to Monitor Myoelectric Activity of the Gastrointestinal Tract in Postoperative Pediatric Patients
Abstract Purpose: Limited means exist to assess gastrointestinal activity in pediatric patients postoperatively. Recently, myoelectric gastrointestinal activity recorded by cutaneous patches has been shown in adult patients to be predictive of clinical return of gastrointestinal function postoperatively. The aim of this case series is to demonstrate the feasibility of this system in ...
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What tools are available for management of Lower Anterior Resection Syndrome - LARS
To address the lack of a standardized approach for the management of LARS, a bowel management program, called BOREAL, was developed and evaluated in this study, aiming to highlight the acceptability, feasibility and effectiveness of timely assessment and treatment of LARS. Low anterior resection is a common after sphincter-preserving, rectal cancer surgery and can contribute to long-term bowel ...
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Understanding Pediatric Short Bowel Syndrome
As a parent, you want and hope the best for your children. When your child is diagnosed with a severe condition such as Short Bowel Syndrome, you can feel as if your world has turned upside down. Managing their disease and helping your child lead a better life becomes your top priority. For any parent, the first step in supporting your child is to better understand their disease and the ...
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What Can Lead to Pediatric SBS?
Pediatric Short Bowel Syndrome (also called SBS or Short Gut Syndrome) generally develops shortly after birth due to an underlying gastrointestinal (GI) condition. The condition then can lead to intestinal surgery, in which part of the short bowel is removed. SBS is a devastating condition where patients struggle to absorb life-sustaining nutrients from their diet due to the surgical removal of ...
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A Parent’s Perspective: Our Son’s Short Bowel Syndrome Diagnosis
Chances are this is not the first blog you’re reading about Short Bowel Syndrome. And if you’re anything like myself or my wife, Google has been both your best friend and worst enemy lately. So I’m hoping that our story can help you navigate what can be a scary time, or at least let you know that you’re not alone. To be honest, we were stressed well before our ...
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What is Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
For patients and parents recently affected by or managing short bowel syndrome, TPN is likely new to their vocabulary. While any clinical acronym may sound overwhelming, TPN is not such a complicated one to understand. ...
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Impact of low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) on quality of life
Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) has a substantial negative impact on quality of life and almost 70% of patients experienced major LARS 1-11 years after rectal surgery. Rectal cancer patients experience symptoms of low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) several years after their rectal surgery with a substantial impact on quality of life (QoL) as shown in this observational cohort study. ...
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Single-port laparoscopic neosalpingostomy for hydrosalpinx
Abstract Background: To describe the surgical technique and our initial experience of single-port laparoscopic neosalpingostomy (SP-LN) for treatment of hydrosalpinx. Materials and methods: This prospective observational study was carried out at University teaching hospitals. Ten women underwent SP-LN for hydrosalpinx between November 2012 and December 2015. Results: The mean (range) age and ...
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The Importance of Celebrating Progress for Your Child with Short Bowel Syndrome
“Parent” may very well be the most important and rewarding job title you will ever have. As a parent, you have three primary goals: (1) set a good example, (2) instill important values, and (3) encourage your child’s happiness. Navigating the early stages of child development and care can be both exciting and exhausting. Your precious bundle of joy comes into this world and ...
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Improving Clinical Practice Can Benefit Staff and Patients - Case Study
Background A 16 y/o male with a history of irritable bowel disease presents to the Emergency Department vomiting blood. He has an ostomy in place. His initial vital signs were BP 82/59, HR 160, SI 1.95. He was ill-appearing, with skin gray and ashen. The staff placed a 20-gauge peripheral IV and infused a 1-liter NS bolus using the LifeFlow PLUS and the QinFlow Warrior blood and fluid warmer. ...
By 410 Medical
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What You Need to Know About Nutrition and Short Gut Syndrome
No parent wants to hear their child has a condition that might affect their education, family life, and overall well-being. Unfortunately, there’s currently no restorative treatment for short bowel syndrome (SBS). Monitoring nutrition is a lifelong necessity for anyone with this disorder. This means that no matter the cause of SBS, there are certain things you should know about nutrition ...
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Applications of Diamine Oxidase
Diamine oxidase (DAO) is an intracellular enzyme that catalyzes diamine in mucosal or ciliated epithelial cells of the mammalian small intestine. It protects the intestinal mucosa by regulating intracellular ion homeostasis, influencing conduction pathways, and promoting cellular repair. Serum DAO is elevated in small intestinal mucosal barrier failure or in intestinal mucosal cell necrosis; ...
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Why Supplementing Digestive Enzymes Is Necessary for Most People?
Enzymes are proteins with catalytic functions in organisms. The distinguishing feature of enzymes is that they have a high degree of catalytic function and specificity, and the activity of enzymes can be adjusted, which is closely related to the conversion of different energy forms. Up to now, there are nearly 2,000 known enzymes. Digestive enzyme is one of them. It is mainly secreted by the ...
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Probiotics Have Many Benefits for the Human Body
Probiotics are active microorganisms that are beneficial to the human body. They promote nutrient absorption and maintain the health of the intestinal tract by regulating the balance of the intestinal flora. The human intestinal flora contains a large number of microorganisms, as many as hundreds of species. In addition to probiotics, there are other microorganisms, such as viruses, fungi, ...
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