Volvulus: A medical condition where the intestine ... Duodenum: The first part of the small intestine, which plays a crucial role in digestion. Upper gastrointestinal series (UGI): A series ...

In the absence of registry data, it is impossible to know the precise incidence and prevalence of short bowel syndrome in the United States. On the basis of European data, the incidence of total ...

A SIBO breath test can reveal if your chronic intestinal symptoms are caused by small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Jejunal aspiration—the removal and culture of a sample of intestinal fluid ...

Intestinal villi (singular: villus)are tiny, finger-like projections that line the interior (lumen) of the small intestine. The primary function of villi is to absorb nutrients from food and transfer ...

After foaling (and sometimes before foaling), gastrointestinal causes of colic can include large colon volvulus (twist) or displacement, cecal dysmotility or rupture, small intestinal ...

Veterinarians at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital answer your questions about sales and healthcare of Thoroughbred auction yearlings, weanlings, 2-year-olds and breeding stock.Question: Why are ...

This is a retrospective study describing the role of surgical, endoscopic and combined management of intestinal obstruction. This study focused on the role of colonoscopy in suspected large bowel ...

The disease most often affects the small and large intestine. However, inflammation can occur anywhere in the GI tract, from the mouth to the anus. Chronic inflammation of the intestines can cause ...

Introduction: Changes in the gut microbiota of patients with partial small intestinal obstruction (PSIO) have not been widely clarified. We aimed to explore bacterial diversity in a PSIO mouse model.

Sigmoid volvulus is rare in the U.S., accounting for 10% of intestinal obstruction cases, researchers note. Risk factors ...