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Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen. |
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Surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures. |
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Examination of the large intestine. Contrast is injected into rectum and x-rays are taken of the rectum and colon. |
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Barium sulfate is swallowed and x-rays are taken of the esophagus, stomach and small intestine. |
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| Plastic surgery on the lips. |
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Surgical opening of the colon through the abdominal wall to skin surface. |
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| Small out pouch in the intestinal wall. |
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| Surgical removal of a diverticulum. |
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| Removal of all or part of the esophagus. |
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| Surgical removal of all or part of the stomach. |
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Process of visually examining the stomach and duodenum. |
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| Surgical incision into the stomach. |
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| see Barium enema, barium swallow. |
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| Surgical removal of the ileum. |
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Placement of a tube through the nose, into the stomach and upper region of the small intestine to remove gastric or intestinal contents for analysis. |
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| Surgical fixation of the anus. |
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| Surgical repair of the rectum. |
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Surgical cutting of the vagus nerve, which stimulates acid secretion in the stomach. |
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