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Is rehab necessary afterwards? | Surgery for colorectal cancer – Everything important!

Is rehab necessary afterwards? Rehabilitation is generally recommended after major surgery. Especially when removing a part of the intestine, it is important to regain your strength. In rehab, we try to make the affected person fit for everyday life again. After a major operation, the body is weakened and needs support in order to return … Is rehab necessary afterwards? | Surgery for colorectal cancer – Everything important!

Surgery for colorectal cancer – Everything important!

Introduction The diagnosis of colorectal cancer, like any other cancer, is a difficult one and requires a high degree of adaptability from the person affected. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men and the second most common cancer in women. Generally, surgery is considered the treatment of choice for the diagnosis of … Surgery for colorectal cancer – Everything important!

Intestinal Colic: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Intestinal colic refers to spasms in the intestinal area caused by contractions of the intestinal muscles and usually lasting 20 to 30 minutes. Various causes trigger intestinal colic, the most common being irritation and blockage in the intestines. Treatment depends on the duration, severity and cause of the condition. What is intestinal colic? Intestinal colic … Intestinal Colic: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Enterostoma: Treatment, Effect & Risks

An enterostomy is an artificial intestinal outlet on the abdominal wall for temporary or permanent evacuation of intestinal contents, as may be required for colorectal cancer patients, patients with inflammatory diseases such as Crohn’s disease, or patients with intestinal sutures. The procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia and, in addition to the typical anesthetic … Enterostoma: Treatment, Effect & Risks

Boerhaave Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Boerhaave syndrome is a rupture (tear) in the wall of the esophagus. It usually results from an increase in pressure caused by severe vomiting. Mortality is more than 90 percent if the perforation is not treated promptly. What is Boerhaave syndrome? Boerhaave syndrome should be distinguished from Mallory-Weiss syndrome. In the latter, perforation of the … Boerhaave Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Laparoscopy to observe the abdominal cavity

Definition Laparoscopy is the observation of the abdominal cavity with the help of a video camera. The video camera is inserted through a small hole in the abdominal cavity, usually the hole is made below the navel to view the organs of the abdomen and also the pelvis (especially the female pelvis in gynecology). Laparoscopy … Laparoscopy to observe the abdominal cavity

Advantages | Laparoscopy to observe the abdominal cavity

Advantages Laparoscopy offers many advantages. On the one hand there is the cosmetic advantage. Instead of a large scar over the abdomen, thanks to laparoscopy there are only 3 or 4 small scars. In addition to the cosmetic advantage, the small incisions also reduce the risk of infection postoperatively. In addition, laparoscopy is much gentler … Advantages | Laparoscopy to observe the abdominal cavity

Gas during a laparoscopy | Laparoscopy to observe the abdominal cavity

Gas during a laparoscopy In laparoscopy, several so-called trocars are inserted into the abdomen. Before starting the laparoscopy, the gas carbon dioxide, alternatively helium, is introduced into the abdomen through an access. This causes the abdominal wall to rise up from the organs and the surgeon has better visibility and working conditions during the procedure, … Gas during a laparoscopy | Laparoscopy to observe the abdominal cavity

Phrenic Nerve: Structure, Function & Diseases

The phrenic nerve is a mixed nerve that provides motor innervation to the diaphragm. Thus, the nerve is involved in respiration. Complete paralysis of the structure is life-threatening. What is the phrenic nerve? The plexus of nerves in the neck is titled by the technical term cervical plexus. The nerve structure contains both motor and … Phrenic Nerve: Structure, Function & Diseases

Appendectomy

Definition Appendectomy is colloquially referred to as the operation to remove the inflamed appendix. In reality, however, it is not the appendix (caecum), but the appendix vermiformis hanging from the appendix. For the sake of simplicity, however, the two terms will be used as synonyms in the following. The appendectomy is also known medically as … Appendectomy

Aftercare of an appendectomy | Appendectomy

Aftercare of an appendectomy Frequently, antibiotic therapy with metronidazole and ciprofloxacin is started already during the operation and is continued for about five days. If the patient is back on his ward after the operation, the follow-up treatment begins. The patient should not eat any more on the day of the operation and slowly start … Aftercare of an appendectomy | Appendectomy

Scar after appendectomy | Appendectomy

Scar after appendectomy Where a scar is created and how large it will be depends mainly on the type of operation. In a minimally invasive operation, three small incisions are made, which later become scars. Unfortunately, a scar cannot be avoided because the incisions are very deep. However, depending on the suture procedure, the technique … Scar after appendectomy | Appendectomy