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Severe obesity is a chronic condition that is hard to treat with diet and exercise alone. Bariatric surgery is an…
Barrett's Esophagus
A tumor (also called neoplasm) is the abnormal growth of cells and/or tissues. Tumors are either benign or malignant, and are unregulated by the natural control mechanisms of the body.
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Types of Benign…
Key PointsA bowel obstruction is a blockage of the small or large intestine by something other than fecal impaction.The most common cancers that cause bowel obstructions are cancers of the colon, stomach, and ovary.Assessment includes a physical exam and imaging tests.…