The G.I. Tract is also called the alimentary (‘nourishment’) canal and consists of long muscular tube starting from the oral cavity, where food enters the mouth, continuing through the pharynx, …

Management of intestinal failure by Intestinal Reha-bilitation Programs is the current state of the art, with limited but highly encouraging, supporting data on their medical efficacy.

In this chapter, the morphology and organization of the intestinal mucosa in rela-tionship with the diverse physiological and metabolic functions of the intestinal epithelium in the small and large intestines are …

Intestinal rehabilitation programs aim to enhance the quality of life for patients with intestinal failure. Achieving nutritional autonomy is a major goal, but these programs also focus on reducing …

Symptoms of intestinal obstruction include crampy abdominal pain, frequently associated with vomiting and bloating. Medications may relieve the obstruction by reducing the local area of inflammation. If …

VA will consider the information you provide on this questionnaire as part of their evaluation in processing the Veteran's claim. VA may obtain additional medical information, including an …

Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO) Methanogens are not bacteria but belong to the Archae domain Methanogens overgrow in small intestine & colon, hence the intestinal methanogen …