If the perforated bowel is repaired through gastrointestinal resection and anastomosis, whereby the perforated, damaged section of the bowel is removed and the remaining sections reattached, it can lead to complications. Leakage at the repair site can lead to infection, and scaring at the repair site can lead to restricted interior flow.
Humanitarian use device. A Humanitarian use device (HUD), as defined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is a device intended to benefit patients by treating or diagnosing a disease or condition that affects or is manifested in fewer than 4,000 individuals per year in the United States.
This interactive map, created in commemoration of World Humanitarian Day (August 19th), identifies the 10 most populous refugee camps in the world, drawing attention to the plightâand the resilienceâof the planet's most vulnerable populations, and to the organizations working tirelessly to protect them. 1  toggle overview map. 2  toggle overview map.