6 Questions
Which complication may arise if a large amount of the small intestine needs to be removed?
Short bowel syndrome
What could result from blockage of the intestines caused by scar tissues?
Short bowel syndrome
Which complication is characterized by the bulging of tissue at the site of the surgical scar?
Incisional hernia
Short bowel syndrome may lead to difficulties in absorbing important nutrients and vitamins.
True
Aspiration Pneumonia is not a potential complication of small bowel resection.
False
Incisional hernia is caused by the weakening of abdominal muscles.
False
Test your knowledge of the potential complications that can arise from small bowel resection, including bleeding, wound infection, intestinal obstruction, incisional hernia, short bowel syndrome, and aspiration pneumonia.
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