Annals of Surgery · 1944 · 28 citations · 0 references
MedicineSurgeryGeneral SurgeryAbdominal SurgeryAppendiceal SurgeryColorectal SurgeryGastrointestinal SurgeryNutrition In Gastrointestinal SurgeryPostoperative Gastrointestinal ComplicationsBowel Resection NutritionIntestinal ResectionPostoperative Abdominal ComplicationsSmall Bowel SurgerySurgical Bowel Resection
The subject of massive resection of the small intestine has been reviewed. Two cases are reported, one regained a normal state of health, the other died of nutritional disturbances and postoperative complications after four months.