Your child has appendicitis. This is when the appendix becomes inflamed and infected. The appendix is a small pouch that hangs off the colon, or large intestine. Its exact purpose is unknown. But once infected, the appendix can burst, sending bacteria into your child’s belly. This can cause severe health problems.
Having Bowel Surgery: Proctocolectomy with Permanent Ileostomy
This surgery is done to treat diseases of the digestive tract. It removes all of the large intestine. When healed, waste passes from the small intestine through an opening (stoma) in the belly wall and into a pouch outside of the body.
Understand what to expect following your upper GI endoscopy including any restrictions you may have, minor side effects, and possible but rare complications.
During a liver transplant, your diseased liver is taken out and replaced with a healthy donor liver. Here's what you can expect before, during, and after your surgery.
