Small intestine surgery; Bowel resection - small intestine; Resection of part of the small intestine
Expectations after surgery:
The outcome depends on the disease process being treated.
Convalescence:
Following surgery on your small intestine, the length of hospital stay varies widely. It depends on the magnitude of the surgery and what other medical conditions you may have.
Review Date: 11/10/2004
Reviewed By: Brendan T. Campbell, M.D., M.P.H., Department of Surgery, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, AR. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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