What Causes Bowel Resections?

James H. Sterling
James H. Sterling
• • 7 min read

A Blockage in the Intestine Caused by Scar Tissue or Congenital (From Birth) Deformities. Bleeding, Infection, or Ulcers Caused by Inflammation of the Small...

What Causes Bowel Resections?

A blockage in the intestine caused by scar tissue or congenital (from birth) deformities. Bleeding, infection, or ulcers caused by inflammation of the small intestine from conditions such as Crohn disease

Crohn disease
Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that may affect any segment of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus. Symptoms often include abdominal pain, diarrhea (which may be bloody if inflammation is severe), fever, abdominal distension, and weight loss.
› wiki › Crohn's_disease
. Cancer. Carcinoid tumor.

Why do people get colon resections?

Bowel resection can be done for many diseases that affect the colon, such as colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, or Crohn's disease. The goal of bowel resection is to take out the part of the colon or rectum where the problem is.

Must Read

How long does it take to recover from a twisted bowel?

If you show signs of infection or other serious symptoms from a twisted bowel, your doctor may do what's called a Hartmann procedure. It's the same as a colostomy, except that it can be reversed in 3 to 6 months if you're feeling better.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist
Twitter Linkedin

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.