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.
A: The fireflyâ¢ device is a simple, convenient and time efficient electronic device used to provide athletes with accelerated recovery after intense physical exertion. Powered by OnPulseâ¢ neuromuscular electrostimulation technology, the fireflyâ¢ device triggers the body's built-in mechanisms to increase blood circulation to the lower limbs.