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Intestinal obstruction repair - Recovery

Alternative Names

Repair of volvulus; Reduction of intussusception

Expectations after surgery:

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

Convalescence:

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.

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