At the same time, the surgeon uses silk sutures pre-stiffened with a liquid protecting dressing wipe. When the endoscopist sees the suture, it is grasped with forceps. A gastric catheter and the stomach suture are tied securely. The surgeon pulls the suture and catheter through the abdominal incision, places a bolster over it and sutures the bolster to the abdominal wall. Inadvertent tube dislodgment.
Total time varies according to underlying disorder.
Your doctor will prescribe a diet. You experience nausea, vomiting, constipation or abdominal swelling. M.D. Copyright by Putnam Publishing Group. Electronic rights by Medical Data Exchange. The Online Medical Network Inc. All rights reserved.