A continuing problem affecting patients who undergo common surgeries is the delay in diagnosis and treatment of iatrogenic bowel perforation as a result of the surgery. Iatrogenic is the term used to describe injury that occurs during the course of medical treatment. Many types of intra-abdominal surgery may place a patient at risk for bowel… Read More
Infections After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery, also known as gastric bypass surgery, gastric banding surgery, or weight loss surgery, has become an increasingly common procedure. When the surgery is performed, the stomach is surgically altered to decrease its capacity, leading to weight loss. The benefits of bariatric surgery can be great. Existing research shows that bariatric surgery generally results… Read More
