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aorto-enteric fistula
Medical; Gastroenterology
A rare condition in which a prosthetic aortic graft causes an opening into the duodenum.
colonoscopy
Medical; Gastroenterology
A test to look into the rectum and colon that uses a long, flexible, narrow tube with a light and tiny camera on the end. The tube is called a colonoscope.
bismuth subsalicylate
Medical; Gastroenterology
A nonprescription medicine used to treat diarrhea, heartburn, indigestion, and nausea. It can be part of the treatment for ulcers caused by the bacterium helicobacter pylori.
antidiarrheals
Medical; Gastroenterology
Medicines that help control diarrhea. An example is loperamide. (Brand name: imodium. )
stoma
Medical; Gastroenterology
An opening in the abdomen that is created by an operation (ostomy). It is usually covered by an external pouch that collects stool. A pouch is not needed for a continent ...
atresia
Medical; Gastroenterology
The lack of a normal opening in the esophagus, intestines, bile ducts, or anus.
angiodysplasia
Medical; Gastroenterology
Abnormal or enlarged blood vessels in the gastrointestinal tract.
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