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If the bowel is at fault, constipation is the usual consequence.— The Eugenic Marriage, Vol 2 (of 4) A Personal Guide to the New Science of Better Living and Better Babies
Irrigation of the bowel is an exceedingly effective way of cleaning out the poison-laden large intestine.— The Eugenic Marriage, Volume IV. (of IV.) A Personal Guide to the New Science of Better Living and Better Babies
Cleansing the bowel is a process that should go beyond the use of laxatives for irregularity.— Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
If the bowel is absolutely gangrenous, even in a very small portion of its length, no reduction should be attempted, but the gangrenous portion should be kept outside, with the hope that adhesive inflammation may be set up, so as to glue the bowel to the abdominal wall, prevent fæcal extravasation, and form a temporary artificial anus.— A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners
If the bowel is thermally injured, bowel perforation may occur and subsequently cause life-threatening complications such as abscess formation and sepsis.— Health News from Medical News Today
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