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Incision
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While the child is deep asleep and pain-free (using general anesthesia), an incision is made in the abdomen, usually in the midline area.
The bowel-obstruction site is located; the obstruction is relieved; and the bowel is examined for injury. Injured sections are removed, and the healthy ends of the bowel are either stitched (sutured) together or brought out onto the abdomen temporarily (colostomy).
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