Medical Encyclopedia

Inflammatory bowel disease - series: Incision

Inflammatory bowel disease - series Illustrations: Normal anatomy Indications Incision Procedure Aftercare

The primary treatment for inflammatory bowel disease involves medications, such as steroids, which can decrease inflammation and resolve symptoms. Occasionally, if segments of bowel are very inflamed and are not responding to medication, surgery to remove these segments may be necessary. While the patient is deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia), an incision is made in the midline of the abdomen.